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As we celebrate the holidays, the New Year, and culture and creativity in our region, we at M-AAA are delighted to introduce our featured artist, Caroline Truong, a painter and mural artist hailing from Houston, Texas.  Caroline is one example…

Jocelyn Nguyen in her short film New Hollywood. Image still courtesy of the artist. This story shares personal experiences of domestic violence. If you are experiencing domestic violence, or know someone who is, please see the resources at the end…

Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Deborah McNulty as its new senior vice president.    In this role, Deborah will work with M-AAA’s leadership team to create, expand, and amplify programs that strengthen and support…

What happens when sports and the arts team up on the court of economic development?  (Brace yourself for the basketball analogy . . .) What you get is a buzzer-beater slam dunk for the creative economy.  The NBA Foundation (yes,…

Join us for a day of excitement and joy at the CHAT Fall Festival on Saturday, October 28, 2023 in Houston, Texas. Get ready for an incredible event featuring games, entertainment, health resources, and captivating arts and culture booths showcasing…

Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Populations through Art and Community Health As a major port of entry into the United States, Houston, Texas has a large immigrant and refugee community. Over 90 languages are spoken in the city and immigrants compose…

Arts Connect Houston (ACH), a partner organization of Mid-America Arts Alliance, announced today that Jack McBride will serve as its new executive director. In this position, McBride will identify strategic alignments and opportunities to expand access to arts education for…

Four months following approval by Houston City Council, 62 Houston arts and cultural organizations learned that their requested funding, up to $100,000, was approved. The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) was able to accomplish this effort in collaboration with…

Information Session about the Houston Arts and Cultural Stabilization Grant opportunity In this information session, grant administrators will review the application process and grant details. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.…

Deadline extended! Submit by July 10, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Mayor Turner and City Council Approve $5 Million Investment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for the Arts Sector in Houston, Texas Houston’s Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a $5…

Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) is pleased to partner with Houston Endowment in support of a third round of Engage Houston, a professional development program serving small and midsize arts and culture organizations. Engage offers training in governance, finance, fundraising, and…

Engage Houston participant reports success In May 2018, M-AAA celebrated the conclusion of Engage Houston’s Phase II. We were lucky to speak recently with Eureka Gilkey, executive director of Project Row Houses (PRH). PRH began participating in Engage in 2015,…