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 and thriving 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, thriving 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
August 1, 2019
A new exhibit at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art examines how artists shape understanding of the natural world.
July 11, 2019
A regional arts organization makes its debut in Northwest Arkansas
June 17, 2019
Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation is increasing access to traditional Indian dance and music
March 21, 2019
One organization helps budding designers create a vibrant fashion scene in Northwest Arkansas
In Springdale, Arkansas, a new collaborative space for the region’s youth offers a creative sanctuary and jump-off for community engagement.
Sense of Place
September 7, 2018
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve adds miles of diversity to the region’s expanding trail system
September 7, 2018
In a region rich with cycling infrastructure, Coler will offer a unique experience
July 26, 2018
Razorback Regional Greenway reignites a sense of community in Northwest Arkansas
June 26, 2018
Meeting the needs of a growing population
Economic growth follows trail construction in Northwest Arkansas
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
January 22, 2020
In Northwest Arkansas, entrepreneur Edwin Ortiz leverages a host of local resources to bring his startup dreams to life.
November 5, 2019
I feel lucky to work with people brimming with tremendous ideas to help the region prosper.
October 30, 2019
In Northwest Arkansas, Startup Crawl celebrates a community bubbling with innovative talent.
April 30, 2019
Annual event teaches kids how to mix business with summer fun
At Northwest Arkansas business event, budding entrepreneurs pitch ideas, build companies
Education
May 21, 2025
Meet the young entrepreneurs of Bentonville Schools' Ignite Startup Lab
February 24, 2025
A new kind of data collection is helping nonprofits like SOAR Afterschool better serve a diverse student population
January 7, 2020
Because the region’s future belongs to its children, we’re supporting innovators, school leaders and teachers who are creating vibrant and dynamic educational options that meet the individual needs of students.
December 17, 2024
How a dietary limitation inspired one Northwest Arkansas baker to feed her community
The H.I.R.E.D. program pairs students with career coaches to identify their passions and skills – then opens opportunities for them to pursue their goals
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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August 13, 2025Highlights promising trends for young firms, outpacing national averages -
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