Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchan

CACHE’s mission is to work with creatives, organizations, and communities to empower a more inspiring, inclusive, and equitable Northwest Arkansas.

Its stated activities include research on the creative ecosystem; professional development for artists, arts organizations, and arts-support organizations; and convenings that build communication and relationships across the sector. The organization also describes The Medium as providing affordable access to studio, performance, rehearsal, exhibition, and meeting space.

The 2023 filing data reports grants to 10 recipients totaling $685,000. Among the grantees described in the available information, Black Fret DBA Sonic Guild said its mission is to build communities that support the creation and performance of extraordinary new music. The House of Songs described work bringing musicians together to create new works and promote musical and artistic collaboration. The Music Education Initiative said its mission is to bring music education and appreciation to the public and school-aged children. Folk School of Fayetteville described building community through education and concerts or festivals that promote traditional American and world music, culinary arts, and folk life. Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation said it works to bring Indian performing arts, particularly classical forms, to Northwest Arkansas. The Teen Action & Support Center described its mission as empowering teens to take action in their lives and communities.