Artist Support Programs
Mid-America Arts Alliance's Artist Support Programs provide grants, mentorship, and development resources to help Arkansas artists grow their creative practices and careers.
Funder: Mid-America Arts Alliance
Due Dates: October 1, 2025 (applications open) | December 3, 2025 (applications close) | October 1, 2026 (next annual opening) | December 3, 2026 (next annual closing)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 practice-based grants for 25 artists per year; one-year fellowship duration.
Summary: Annual grant and professional development program supporting artists in central Arkansas and the Arkansas Delta to advance their creative careers.
Key Information: Highly competitive; only artists in 31 eligible Arkansas counties may apply.
Description
The Catalyze program, administered by Mid-America Arts Alliance, provides annual $10,000 grants, mentorship, and professional development to 25 artists living in central Arkansas and the Arkansas Delta. Designed to empower artists across all disciplines, Catalyze supports creative growth through flexible funding, a dedicated retreat, one-on-one coaching, and peer networking. The program aims to help artists strategically advance their practices and careers while building a supportive regional artist community.
