INDIANA ARTS COMMISSION
Indiana Arts Commission - Regional Arts Partner
The Madison Area Arts Alliance operates as Region 12 within the Indiana Regional Arts Partners (RAP) network. We serve Region 12, which includes Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Jefferson, Scott, and Washington counties.
Collaborating closely with the Indiana Arts Commission, RAPs play a role in promoting and enhancing artistic engagement throughout Indiana. Region 12, represented by the Madison Area Arts Alliance, facilitates widespread local access to a range of arts services and funding opportunities. Services provided by the RAPs encompass various aspects, including but not limited to grantmaking, information, and referral services, all contributing to the broader goal of fostering a thriving arts community.
Why Reach Out to Us?
We've Got You Covered in These Areas:
Apply for an Arts Organization or Project Support grant
Find an artist to work with in your community
Join a local artist guild
Explore local funding opportunities
Arts Project Support (APS) Grant Program
(Applications due March 7th, 2024) Arts Project Support (APS), a core grant program of the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC), provides funding to 501c3 nonprofits, units of government, and schools to support arts projects that occur during the grant period. Some examples of eligible projects include a one-time art event, a single performance, an exhibition, an educational workshop, or series of related arts activities such as art classes or training sessions that are open to the public whether free or for a fee. Applicants may request up to $4,000 (new) to support their project, and there is no match requirement.
Important Links:
Arts Project Support Grant Application (due March 7th, 2024)
APS Grant Guidelines
Indiana Arts Commission Grants and Funding page
Arts Organization Support (AOS)
(Applications will open January 2025) View the IAC AOS Website
Questions?
Please contact Madison Area Arts Alliance: artsherenow@gmail.com
Madison Named 6th Official Indiana Cultural District
In 2015, the Indiana Arts Commission accepted an Indiana Cultural District proposal from the Madison Area Arts Alliance and the City of Madison.
“Madison’s downtown vibrancy combined with their infectious enthusiasm and rich cultural history make them a natural fit for our program,” said Paige Sharp, Director of Programs for the Arts Commission. “We couldn’t be more pleased for them to receive this designation.”
The statewide designation provides recognition to advance Madison’s emphasis on the creative community and the arts as it relates to tourism, downtown revitalization and preservation. Madison joins current communities Bloomington, Carmel, Columbus, Lafayette and Nashville, each known for their strong arts and cultural appeal.
“This designation is perfect for Madison. For a small city, we have a uniquely large collection of creative people - from visual art to creative writing, music, theater, and culinary arts. This brings much attention to the community’s long effort and hard work to create a thriving community which values its historic architecture, natural beauty, and existing artists of all forms,” said Kim Nyberg, executive director of the Madison Area Arts Alliance.
For more information about the Indiana Statewide Cultural Districts Program, visit the Indiana Arts Commission website.
The Indiana Arts Commission is dedicated to the vision of the arts everywhere, everyday, for everyone in Indiana.
