AIE Arts for Lifelong Learning Mini-Grants
Supports Arkansas organizations in hosting professional artists for short-term, hands-on arts residencies that engage adults in lifelong arts learning.
Funder: Division of Arkansas Heritage
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round, subject to funding availability)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per grant; 1:1 match required (at least 50% cash, up to 50% in-kind)
Summary: Supports short-term arts residencies for adults in Arkansas, enabling organizations to host professional artists and provide hands-on arts learning experiences.
Key Information: Only organizations (not individuals) may apply; residency must use artists from the AIE Artist Roster.
Description
The AIE Arts for Lifelong Learning Mini-Grants program, administered by the Arkansas Arts Council (a division of the Division of Arkansas Heritage), funds short-term (up to 10 days) residency programs that provide hands-on arts learning experiences for adults of all backgrounds and abilities. Eligible community-based or governmental organizations in Arkansas can apply to host professional artists selected from the Arts in Education (AIE) Artist Roster. Programs may also include in-service workshops as part of the mini-residency. The initiative aims to foster lifelong engagement with the arts and expand access to quality arts education for adult populations in community settings.
