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Dear 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.…

Twenty-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…

Are 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,…

There’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…

Applications for Artist INC Houston will be open May 5 through June 23, 2025. Fresh Arts partners with M-AAA to deliver Artist INC Houston this fall. Sessions take place over the course of eight Wednesday evenings September 17 to November 12, 2025. 

Applications for Artist INC St. Louis will be open May 19, 2025 to July 9, 2025  for fall sessions held on Tuesday evenings from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in September through November 2025.

Applications for Artist INC Topeka will be open April 14 through June 9, 2025 for fall sessions in September and October 2025. Tuesday evenings from 6:00-9:00 p.m., September 2 to October 21, 2025.

Applications for Artist INC Kansas City will be open April 14 through June 9, 2025. Charlotte Street partners with M-AAA to deliver Artist INC Kansas City this fall. Sessions take place over the course of eight Tuesday evenings, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., September 2 to October 28, 2025. 

At the heart of Mid-America Arts Alliance is a passionate team working behind the scenes to empower artists across the region. Continuing our series featuring the incredible individuals at M-AAA, this edition highlights Diane Scott, our director of Artist Services.…

The Arkansas-Mississippi Delta has long been a cradle of artistic and cultural expression, shaped by its history, people, and landscapes. The Delta region encompasses multiple states around the Mississippi River, including portions of Mid-America Arts Alliance’s region of Arkansas and…

The arts and culture sector thrives on creativity, vision, and passion. However, the demands of leadership, sustainability, and navigating an ever-evolving landscape can be overwhelming. That’s why Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) is launching a new, three-part virtual workshop series designed…

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, organizations must be prepared to navigate crises effectively. This free virtual workshop will provide participants with the essential tools and strategies needed to develop a strong crisis communications plan.