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
May 21, 2025
Meet the young entrepreneurs of Bentonville Schools' Ignite Startup Lab
January 29, 2020
Entrepreneurs create jobs, foster innovation and build vibrant communities. But to tap into these transformative benefits, the path to success must be accessible to everyone.
December 29, 2023
Home Region Program Director Robert Burns sits in conversation with a local leader helping underserved entrepreneurs grow great ideas
February 23, 2023
How the Walton Family Foundation supports and advances entrepreneurship in the region
In Northwest Arkansas, Right to Start amplifies the voices of underserved entrepreneurs and helps remove barriers to their success
Education
March 23, 2017
Program assists families with planning children’s education
February 14, 2017
Rogers Honors Academy helps students prepare for college success
December 17, 2016
Arkansas Arts Academy connects the dots between arts and academics
September 26, 2016
Bentonville High School plugs into community to ignite next-level experiences
Symphony of Northwest Arkansas brings its orchestra to local classrooms
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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September 16, 2020The Walton Family Foundation is seeking new professionals for its Northwest Arkansas Design Excellence Program. -
August 4, 2020Northwest Arkansas’ trail system is experiencing a steady rise in bike and foot traffic, according to a new report. -
May 4, 2020The Walton Family Foundation is launching a new initiative to strengthen the region’s capacity to grow food for its residents.