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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Advocacy in Action: Protect Federal Funding for the Arts
Find Out MoreUpdated May 14, 2025 Federal support for arts and culture is changing quickly, and we need a strong, united response. Many organizations are actively engaged in advocacy, working to shape policy and secure funding to preserve and support the arts,…
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Studio Visit with St. Louis Songwriter Ryan Marquez
Find Out MoreJust east of St. Louis, across the Mississippi River, there is a peaceful room filled with curved wooden walls ready to receive harmonies and vibrations. It’s here, at Lonnie’s Farm Recording Studio, that we find Ryan Marquez sitting at the…
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Joint Statement on the National Endowment for the Arts: Important Actions and Resources
Find Out MoreDear valued member of our community, On Friday, many active and pending grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) were abruptly terminated. This comes alongside the president’s proposal to eliminate the NEA entirely in the FY26 federal budget.…