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News from M-AAA
Below you’ll find some of the latest news about our programs, opportunities, and grants available to artists and arts organizations. Downloads of M-AAA’s logo are also available.
If you have specific questions or need additional images, our marketing and communications staff are happy to help. Email us at communications@maaa.org or call us at (816) 421-1388.
About Mid-America Arts Alliance
Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) strengthens and supports artists, cultural organizations, and communities throughout Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, and beyond. To learn more about M-AAA grants, programs, exhibitions, and fellowships, visit www.maaa.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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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.…
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22 Organizations Across the Heartland Receive Cultural Sustainability Awards
Find Out MoreTwenty-two arts organizations across the Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) six-state region have received grants of $50,000 through Cultural Sustainability: Operational Impact Grants for Small Arts Organizations, a pilot program supporting culturally driven arts organizations and arts-centric businesses with operating expenses…
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Circle Theatre Builds Bridges, Helps Military Families Find Community
Find Out MoreIt may have looked like they were just building costumes for a play. But these makers and collaborators were building community and resilience. Finding your people can be a challenge, especially for military families on the move. Each relocation comes…
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Artist and Arts Organization Opportunities and Deadlines
Find Out MoreAre you an artist, creator, or arts organization seeking new art opportunities to grow your practice, expand your network, or secure funding? Our rolling roundup of upcoming opportunities is designed to help you stay informed about the latest art grants,…
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About Us
Mid-America Arts Alliance is a nonprofit, Regional Arts Organization that serves Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. We focus on strengthening communities and improving lives through extraordinary cultural experiences. M-AAA exists to activate, empower, and amplify community through the… -
Our Region
Six states make up the Mid-America Arts Alliance region, and we’re proud to represent and support them: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. The collaborations and partnerships M-AAA has cultivated with these states and their State Arts Agencies help… -
Board and Staff
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Get Involved
Partner with us in our vision to provide more art for more people. There are many ways to get involved with M-AAA, and support artists and arts organizations in your community. From serving as a grant reviewer to participating in…