Grant monies from the Arkansas Arts Council are awarded annually. Funds must be spent for non-program activities including salaries of staff, rent, utilities, maintenance of facilities, staff travel and other expenses associated with the operations of the organization. Current Grant Recipients Public Art Assists counties, cities, towns, non-profits organizations and state agencies in purchasing and commissioning works of art for public places such as libraries, municipal buildings, parks and schools. Projects include, but are not limited to, commemorative sculpture, indoor and outdoor murals and tile work, paintings and drawings, landscape architecture, pocket parks, open spaces, pedestrian pathways and gateways. In Education Initiates new arts programs in schools and local arts agencies and enhances existing ones by providing direct interaction with working artists in residencies.
Emphasis is on exposure to the creative process through direct contact with professional artists.
Follow this link for more information on Arts In Education projects currently in place. One of the council's most popular programs. It provides an opportunity for all Arkansans to experience the arts through performances and exhibitions by professional Arkansas artists listed in the Arts On Tour roster. Fellowships Recognize individual artistic accomplishments and enable artists to set aside time for creating their art and improving skill levels.