Calling all makers, fashion designers, curators, 2D/3D visual artists, event producers, aspiring live performance technicians, musicians and other performance-based artists—a few local opportunities were crafted with you in mind.
Scott Family Amazeum
Maker in Residence
Are you or someone you know a maker/artist with an interest in creating interactive experiences or programs for children of all ages? The Amazeum Maker in Residence Program champions the creativity of our community by offering residencies to regional makers. During a three-month residency, the maker/artist collaborates with the Amazeum Creative and Education teams to create and build experiences with long-lasting, playful experiences at the intersection of the arts and sciences.
Applications for 2022 Residencies are due by March 11, 2022.
Creative Arkansas Hub and Exchange
Creative Exchange Fund (CXF)
The Creative Exchange Fund (CXF) is a multi-faceted programming initiative designed to activate the 214 performing and visual arts center in downtown Springdale as a community-led destination by promoting professional performing artists, artist residencies, curatorial opportunities, and music ecosystem development in partnership with the Tyson Family Foundation.
Through a series of five funding opportunities, CXF invests in local creative production capabilities and skill sets by subsidizing artist time, access to space, and professional development resources.
In all, CXF will support the creation of more than 24 live performance productions, 24 indoor and outdoor art installations, and 20 community facing workshops and gatherings for a total of 80 activations in 2022.
Applications close March 14, 2022 at 5pm CST.
Creative Arkansas Hub and Exchange
Creative Exchange Fund (CXF)
The Creative Exchange Fund (CXF) is a multi-faceted programming initiative designed to activate the 214 performing and visual arts center in downtown Springdale as a community-led destination by promoting professional performing artists, artist residencies, curatorial opportunities, and music ecosystem development in partnership with the Tyson Family Foundation.
Through a series of five funding opportunities, CXF invests in local creative production capabilities and skill sets by subsidizing artist time, access to space, and professional development resources.
In all, CXF will support the creation of more than 24 live performance productions, 24 indoor and outdoor art installations, and 20 community facing workshops and gatherings for a total of 80 activations in 2022.
Applications close March 14, 2022 at 5pm CST.
INTERFORM
EMERGE Designer Residency
EMERGE – created, run and presented by INTERFORM – develops fashion designer talent in the area and attracts visionaries from other regions to collaborate, train, and learn from the regional creative community. EMERGE focuses on identifying talent based in the region and providing opportunities via mentorships and workshops with leading thinkers in the fields of fashion, sustainability, manufacturing, and creative design among others.
Each season, the program engages one experienced Designer in Residence and a select number of local designers. Season four of EMERGE will culminate in a project in collaboration with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in relation to their upcoming ‘Fashioning America’ exhibition. The program lasts 3-month and the participating designer is paid.
Applications are due by April 9, 2022.
The Music Education Initiative
Production Education and Technical Training Program
The overall mission of the newly launched Music Education Initiative is to engage, educate, and elevate the next generation of professionals in the business of music and entertainment in Northwest Arkansas. One way they accomplish this mission is through their workforce development program.
The Production Education and Technical Training Program is a first-class workshop that will be held at established locations in Northwest Arkansas. It’s an immersive experience that exposes, educates, and trains participants on production and technical fundamentals and offers the opportunity to work with companies that are in need of trained talent.
Participants will be trained by live performance technicians on four key areas of the industry: safety, audio, lighting, and best practices. After training, participants may be eligible for upcoming jobs and potential careers as live performance technicians. This workforce development program gives you the hands-on experience you need while developing relationships with key people in the industry. Ultimately, participants gain the ability to be hired for entry-level employment at an hourly rate much higher than the current minimum wage.
Upcoming workshops will take place on March 10 in Lowell and March 17 in Fayetteville.
The Music Education Initiative
Production Education and Technical Training Program
The overall mission of the newly launched Music Education Initiative is to engage, educate, and elevate the next generation of professionals in the business of music and entertainment in Northwest Arkansas. One way they accomplish this mission is through their workforce development program.
The Production Education and Technical Training Program is a first-class workshop that will be held at established locations in Northwest Arkansas. It’s an immersive experience that exposes, educates, and trains participants on production and technical fundamentals and offers the opportunity to work with companies that are in need of trained talent.
Participants will be trained by live performance technicians on four key areas of the industry: safety, audio, lighting, and best practices. After training, participants may be eligible for upcoming jobs and potential careers as live performance technicians. This workforce development program gives you the hands-on experience you need while developing relationships with key people in the industry. Ultimately, participants gain the ability to be hired for entry-level employment at an hourly rate much higher than the current minimum wage.
Upcoming workshops will take place on March 10 in Lowell and March 17 in Fayetteville.