InnerSpace

Geographic Scope: Benton and Washington counties, Northwest Arkansas

What is it? Free space for creative and community-focused events. InnerSpace is available to artists, community groups, and innovators who need physical space to bring their ideas to life.

Venue: The Medium, 214 S. Main Street, Springdale, AR

Award: Free space and hosting at The Medium; all events are free to attendees

Eligible Projects (Examples):

• Pop-up installations or exhibitions
• Performance groups rehearsing or presenting new work
• Workshops or community events
• Collaborative projects involving multiple creative disciplines

Eligibility:

• Open to anyone 18 years or older living in Benton or Washington counties
• All experience levels welcome

Program Duration: Projects hosted between February and June (annual cycle)

Selection Process: Fair and transparent lottery system

• 6 projects selected annually

Funder: Committee for Belonging & Bridging (collaborative initiative led by EngageNWA at the Northwest Arkansas Council)

Program Philosophy: Provides accessible space to test new creative or community-building concepts in a safe and supportive environment. Embodies commitment to radical inclusion and fostering community.

Partner Organizations in Committee for Belonging & Bridging:

• Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese
• Arkansas Immigrant Defense
• Canopy NWA
• Community Clinic NWA
• Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
• Groundwork NWA
• INTERFORM
• KUAF
• Museum of Native American History
• Music Moves
• Northwest Arkansas Community College
• NWA Black Heritage
• Ozark Adaptive Sports Association
• Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation
• Springdale Public Library
• St. James Church
• Trailblazers
• University of Arkansas
• White Men for Racial Justice

Contact/More Info: https://themedium.art/innerspace/ and https://engagenwa.org/belonging/

Application Process

Key Dates:

• Virtual Info Session: October 2, 2024 at 12 PM
• Applications Open: October 16, 2024 at 10 AM
• Application Deadline: October 30, 2024 at 5 PM
• Lottery Drawing: November 12, 2024
• Selected Projects Notified: November 14, 2024
• Projects Announced Publicly: November 21, 2024
• Program Duration: January – June 2025

Application Method:
Online application through https://themedium.art/innerspace/

Registration:
Virtual info session registration available through application website

Selection Criteria:

• Fair and transparent lottery system
• 6 projects selected from all applications

Required Information:
Specific application materials not detailed in content, but should include:

• Project description and creative/community focus
• Timeline and logistics
• Expected participant/audience numbers
• Eligibility verification (age 18+, Benton or Washington county residency)