---
title: Arkansas Arts Council
description: >-
  Arkansas abounds with culture and creativity. The arts strengthen the economy,
  drive tourism and business, and improve academic performance.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/arkansas-arts-council'
type: organization
createdAt: '2026-09-06'
updatedAt: '2026-09-29'
organizationType: Government / public agency
location: 'Little Rock, AR, United States'
website: 'https://www.arkansasheritage.com/arkansas-art-council/aac-home'
yearFounded: 1966
---

# Arkansas Arts Council

*Government / public agency • Little Rock, AR, United States*

## About

Arkansas abounds with culture and creativity. The arts strengthen the economy, drive tourism and business, and improve academic performance.

The Arkansas Arts Council is a state agency within the Division of Arkansas Heritage. It advances and empowers the arts by providing services and funding for programming that supports literary, performing and visual artists as well as arts organizations across the state. The council offers technical and financial assistance to Arkansas arts organizations and other providers of cultural and educational programs, aiming to help them achieve standards of professional excellence.

Its statewide programming and assistance provide cultural, educational and economic opportunities for the benefit of all Arkansans, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the State of Arkansas.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1966
- **Address:** 1100 North Street, Little Rock, AR 72201
- **Website:** https://www.arkansasheritage.com/arkansas-art-council/aac-home
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArkArtsCouncil, twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkArtsCouncil, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkartscouncil, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ArkansasHeritage

## Programs

View current programs from Arkansas Arts Council on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/arkansas-arts-council