Philanthropy Alliance and The Arts . . .

At Philanthropy Alliance, we strive to bring people together and create a sense of belonging and connection within our communities.   As artists, our collaborative team recognizes the importance of art as a means of creative expression, therapeutic release of stress, and negative emotions. Targeting low-income populations, seniors and foster youth, our national arts initiative will provide life-long benefits.

Conway Alliance for the Arts (CAFTA) was created by arts faculty and administrators from the University of Central Arkansas, Hendrix College, and Central Baptists College in 2006. CAFTA held the inaugural ArtsFest in 2007 at Simon Park in downtown Conway to celebrate the arts and build community. CAFTA was incorporated as a 501(c)3 in the state of Arkansas in October 2014. Visual and performing artists have been involved with CAFTA from its inception.

The board believes in the power of art to cultivate awareness, create mutual understanding, and build vibrancy in our community. We want people who attend one of our events, exhibits, or workshops to walk away knowing Conway is a city where the arts are celebrated, valued, and prioritized.