Artists Grants & Fellowships
Learn more about our programs that support artists and creatives
Subscribe For UpdatesMany individual artists and creatives are eligible for Mid-America Arts Alliance grants, fellowships, professional development, and support.
If you engage in a creative practice, you are an artist.
Our definition of “artist” is broad and includes, but isn’t limited to, creative workers, visual artists, performers, writers, poets, music creators, culture bearers, makers, artisans, storytellers, social conveners, idea purveyors, imaginaries, visionaries, teaching artists, and organizers.
Programs, grants, career development opportunities, and peer networking are important to keeping artists in our communities engaged and thriving.
Visit the pages below to examine our offerings for artists and creatives of all disciplines.
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Celebrating Cultural Heritage: 2025 NEA National Heritage Fellows from the M-AAA Region
Find Out MoreSteve Tamayo of Nebraska and Edward Poullard of Texas have been named 2025 NEA National Heritage Fellows—an honor that recognizes their outstanding contributions to traditional arts in America. These fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) are the nation’s…
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Celebrate World Art Day: Honoring Creativity, Community, and Culture
Find Out MoreEach year on April 15, World Art Day invites people around the globe to recognize the vital role the arts play in shaping our societies, our economies, and our everyday lives. Established by the International Association of Art, this international…
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Partner Spotlight: Kansas Arts Commission Governor’s Arts Awards
Find Out MoreThere’s a lot to love about Kansas, from the Tallgrass Prairie, sunflower fields, Monument Rocks, and vast skies filled with stars—all of which inspire artists and musicians in the heart—and geographic center—of America. This year’s Kansas Arts Commission’s (KAC) Governor’s…