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Sharing and participating in the things we care about is one of life’s unique joys.  At Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA), we have the privilege of spreading the word about the creative work done across six states. We connect communities and…

In West Texas, Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation Director Stacy Keith knew arts leaders in her community wanted to do more. Situated in the arid plains, Lubbock’s art scene is fairly isolated—yet booming. Music festivals, performing arts events, First Fridays, museums,…

Mid-America Arts Alliance is delighted to announce the promotion of Carris Adams to the position of director of organizational services. Carris, who has been an invaluable member of the M-AAA team since joining as a professional development specialist in 2021,…

Nestled in the picturesque mountains, forests, and rivers, the arts and culture scene of Northwest Arkansas is flourishing, thanks to the visionary initiatives and artistic support launched across the region. From 2020 to the fall of 2022, ARt Connect was…

Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) is pleased to partner with Houston Endowment in support of a third round of Engage Houston, a professional development program serving small and midsize arts and culture organizations. Engage offers training in governance, finance, fundraising, and…

Engage Houston participant reports success In May 2018, M-AAA celebrated the conclusion of Engage Houston’s Phase II. We were lucky to speak recently with Eureka Gilkey, executive director of Project Row Houses (PRH). PRH began participating in Engage in 2015,…