Artists 360, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance made possible through the philanthropic support from Steuart Walton and Tom Walton through the Walton Family Foundation, provides grant funding and professional development opportunities to individual artists of all disciplines living in the Arkansas counties of Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Sebastian, and Washington.
This grant is designed to elevate and energize greater Northwest Arkansas artists by providing them with:
$15,000 grants to creative practices and career advancement;
Peer-based learning opportunities to develop entrepreneurship skills and build sustainable creative practices; and
Connections to a dynamic regional artist network.
The Community Activator grants are awarded annually to five individual artists with creative practices focused on collaboration. Fellows in this category must have a demonstrated history of providing opportunities to other artists, helping to create an active community of peer support in the Northwest Arkansas region. Community Activator fellows receive practice-based financial support and participate in peer-based learning experiences, including an in-person retreat, one-on-one mentorship, and small group discussions. These experiences develop entrepreneurial skills, while expanding a network of leading regional artists.
The application deadline is June 10, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Applicants will be notified by September 1, 2024.
For more information on the Artists 360 program visit: https://artists360.art
An application guide may be downloaded at: https://artists360.art/resources
M-AAA encourages those who self-identify as Black, Indigenous,
People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA2S+, and/or disabled to apply.
M-AAA encourages the applications of artists who have historically lacked access to traditional forms of institutional support and resources.
Applicants with questions regarding the application or facing difficulties completing the online submission form may contact: artistservices@maaa.org.
Applicants have the option to compete their applications verbally with M-AAA staff. We recommend that all information be prepared in advance of verbal application meetings.
Requests for this assistance must be received by Friday, May 31, 2024.
Applicants may save their progress at any time while filling out this form by clicking the "save" box in the upper right-hand corner.