Regional Touring Program
Regional Touring Program supports arts presenters bringing regional touring artists to communities for public presentations and outreach that deepen engagement and broaden access to the arts.
Funder: Mid-America Arts Alliance
Due Dates: Rolling through June 30, 2027 (2026–2027 applications) | Six weeks before first public activity (when possible)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project, with a 1:1 cost share; maximum $15,000 per fiscal year
Summary: Supports arts presenters bringing touring artists from another Mid-America state for public presentations and community outreach.
Key Information: The featured artist must be separate from the presenter and based in the six-state region, outside the presenter’s state.
Description
Mid-America Arts Alliance’s Regional Touring Program supports performances, exhibitions, and public programs that connect communities with touring artists from across its six-state region. Supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, the program funds presenting organizations in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. Eligible disciplines include performing arts, folk and traditional arts, visual arts, literature, and dance and movement.
Projects pair a featured presentation with outreach such as a workshop, artist talk, master class, or educational event. These activities are intended to deepen audience engagement, build appreciation for artists and their disciplines, and provide direct interaction with artists. Presenters must attempt to engage underserved audiences whose arts access is limited by geography, economics, race or ethnicity, or disability.
