Regional Touring Program
The Regional Touring Program funds organizations in six states to host touring artists from within the Mid-America Arts Alliance region, promoting public arts programming and regional cultural exchange.
Funder: Mid-America Arts Alliance
Due Dates: October 1, 2025 (applications open) | June 30, 2026 (final submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project; up to 50% of artist fees (roster artists) or 25% (non-roster); max $15,000 aggregate per org/year
Summary: Supports organizations in six states to bring in-region touring artists for public arts programming and outreach.
Key Information: Requires 1:1 cost share; activities must occur Oct 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 and be open to the public.
Description
The Regional Touring Program (RTP) by Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) provides grant funding to cultural organizations in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas to support projects that bring touring artists from another state within the M-AAA region. The program aims to deepen the impact of arts programming for local audiences through exposure, interaction, and outreach activities. Funded projects must include at least one public feature presentation and one outreach engagement, both open to the general public. The program is designed to foster cross-state collaboration, increase access to diverse art forms, and build appreciation for the arts across the region.
