A Community to Call Home
Learn more about why Northwest Arkansas is one of the top places to live in the country
Northwest Arkansas
The cities and towns of Northwest Arkansas are connected by a shared history, culture and geography – and community-minded residents who are working to improve the quality of life for all. At the Walton Family Foundation, we’re proud to support those committed to building a region with great schools, vibrant downtowns, diverse arts and culture, access to trails and nature and a flourishing entrepreneurial spirit.
What is the essence of a thriving community – a place you’d want to call home? At the Walton Family Foundation, we believe it starts with people working alongside their neighbors to improve quality of life for all. Across Northwest Arkansas and in the Delta region of Arkansas and Mississippi, we’re proud to support those committed to building towns and cities with great schools, vibrant downtowns, diverse arts and culture, access to trails and nature and a flourishing entrepreneurial spirit.
Arts & Culture
Learn more about the art, artists and musicians that bring vibrancy to the region
June 10, 2020
Big Piph mentors Northwest Arkansas youth in the creative and entrepreneurial mindset of hip hop.
June 5, 2020
Crystal Bridges and the Momentary bring art and hope to those isolated, lonely during pandemic
May 12, 2020
A professional theater in Fayetteville, Arkansas brings to life ‘the business of performance.’
April 16, 2020
During the coronavirus crisis, a beloved museum for children and families pivots to online programming
Through a unique structure and innovative performances, a ballet company in Northwest Arkansas rewrites the rules of its own art form.
Sense of Place
September 25, 2023
By listening to the people and communities of Northwest Arkansas, we can find solutions that improve regional affordability
December 1, 2020
A new guide provides the tools to create Design Excellence projects that live up to the program’s name
January 3, 2020
Parks and green space, an expanding system of trails, innovative design and thriving downtowns are key ingredients that help define Northwest Arkansas’ unique sense of place.
September 3, 2020
Over two decades, a cycling organization has helped develop a bike-friendly culture in Northwest Arkansas
Mountain bike coach Kim Seay gives back by teaching youth the fun and thrills of cycling
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
March 2, 2017
By the time Omar Kasim graduated from high school in 2012, the Tulsa, Oklahoma student had already mapped out a clear course for his life. He intended to study business management at the University of Arkansas, then head off to law school after earning his undergraduate degree.
January 26, 2017
Regional venture team aids new businesses with no-cost mentoring, training
June 8, 2015
Innovating for high-quality schools in Indianapolis
Education
November 20, 2018
In the Little Rock School District, educators are bringing lessons to life through project-based learning
August 30, 2018
A university program creates a pipeline to opportunity for high school students
May 21, 2018
At the Rogers Honors Academy, students gain skills needed to unlock college opportunities
February 14, 2018
Rogers School District recruits and retains teachers who share the same backgrounds as their students
Bentonville students gain real-world experience through Ignite Professional Studies
By the Numbers
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September 12, 2019View flashcards from the latest Quality of Life survey -
March 29, 2018Learn how cycling and trails impact the quality of life. -
February 7, 2018Examining the challenges and opportunities of the region
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Press Releases
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January 29, 2025More than 100 architecture, landscape architecture, urban design and planning firms now shaping the future of public spaces in Northwest Arkansas -
December 16, 2024Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission and Bentonville Public Schools awarded planning grants to advance regional connectivity and educational excellence
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August 1, 2024Shows a slight decline since 2018, identifies challenges in transportation and affordability