investing in our community
The Arts + Culture Alliance is dedicated to cultivating initiatives that transform Marshalltown into a hub for vibrancy and innovation. We will empower others, rooted in creativity, to build community with the primary goal of implementing the Arts & Culture Master Plan. Making a vibrant and welcoming Marshalltown, alive with arts and authentic cultural opportunities, will take all of us. This future is hopeful and attainable. We invite you to take pART with us!
GRANT PROGRAMS
community artist grant
The Community Artist Grant will creatively activate Downtown Marshalltown, using the Marshalltown Arts and Culture Master Plan as a guide. The grantee will be a community artist and/or social practice artist who will create a project to “build bridges” between communities, ideas, and neighborhoods within the city.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, April 14, 2025
PAYMENT: $20,000
artist innovation grant
The Artist Innovation Grant provides funding to Marshall County artists who are expanding and growing their artistic practices, with a desire to share their work with the community.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
PAYMENT: Up to $3,000
organization innovation grant
The Organization Innovation Grant provides funding to Marshall County non-profit organizations who are expanding their community and/or audience engagement efforts through arts, culture and/or creativity. We are looking for initiatives that will take your work into accessible public spaces and meet the community where they are at.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: EXACT DATES + DETAILS COMING SOON!
PAYMENT: Up to $5,000
EMBRACE THE LEAD
Bobcat Boutique
In partnership with Marshalltown Community School District (MCSD), we collaborated to create Embrace The Lead. We believe, young people are the future of our community. When we open doors and give them the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive creatively, there are no boundaries to what they can achieve. That’s the moment when passive participation becomes active engagement and produces the creative entrepreneurs of tomorrow. The Arts + Culture Alliance is dedicated to Elevating Youth and our long standing partnership with the MCSD. Learn more about how the Alliance continues to support Embrace The Lead through a recent initiative, ‘Bobcat Boutique‘.
SUPPORT THE ARTS
Together, with your support, we can create opportunities for a thriving and vibrant community. Make a 100% tax deductible donation* online today.
*The Arts + Culture Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. If you have any questions, please contact us.