Mid-America Arts Alliance History

History

In 1972, a group of civic leaders from four Midwestern states came together to envision an organization that ensured access to arts of excellence for people in the mid-America region. These leaders consolidated the human and financial resources available to achieve their objectives in the most efficient and cost-effective way. Out of their initial collaboration, Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) emerged and developed as the first regional arts organization in the country.

Mission

Mid-America Arts Alliance enriches communities through cultural experiences.

In partnership with the six state art agencies of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas, M-AAA stretches the boundaries of the heartland to include national and international programs and arts activities.

People Served

M-AAA constituents and partners include small and large museums, presenting organizations, performing arts touring companies and artists, arts councils, county historical societies, community colleges, and other types of organizations that are interested in bringing outstanding exhibitions and performers to their communities. These organizations and institutions partner with M-AAA to reach people in cities as large as Dallas, Texas (pop. 1,852,810), and as small as Winslow, Arkansas (pop. 342).