InnerSpace

InnerSpace

Status: Active program

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/