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
February 28, 2019
In Northwest Arkansas, unique songwriting venue provides musicians from near and far a place to hone their craft
February 7, 2019
A uniquely American art form finds a home and a following in America’s Heartland
November 15, 2018
With a new exhibit, Crystal Bridges and Visit Bentonville recognize public space as a critical canvas for creative expression
October 16, 2018
Bentonville, Ark.'s Trike Theatre is transforming the lives of young people through exceptional creative experiences.
By blurring the lines between performance and public good, a local theater group helps script a brighter future in Northwest Arkansas
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
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
April 30, 2018
At Northwest Arkansas business event, budding entrepreneurs pitch ideas, build companies
This former teacher believes women, minority entrepreneurs hold key to ending educational inequality
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