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
September 13, 2018
The Scott Family Amazeum offers kids and grown-ups a look behind the curtain at the springs, levers and gears of the creative process
August 15, 2018
Bryan and Bernice Hembree have built a summer showcase celebrating musical, culinary creativity
July 19, 2018
The Scott Family Amazeum unites a region around the wonder of science, education and the arts.
July 10, 2018
The Latinx Theatre Project reaches an underserved audience - the region’s growing immigrant community
In Northwest Arkansas, a traveling studio expands access to art
Sense of Place
November 15, 2017
The Razorback Regional Greenway is helping change how our region gets to work
November 9, 2017
The architecture and location of Northwest Arkansas’ new independent school are designed to inspire curiosity, invite reflection
June 12, 2017
Chihuly: In the Gallery and In the Forest increases access to art in natural setting
May 19, 2017
Northwest Arkansas explores new transportation options
Outdoor concert series is a highlight of region’s annual Artosphere Festival
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
July 23, 2025
A small business accelerator is helping former servicemembers unlock new opportunities
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.
May 21, 2025
Meet the young entrepreneurs of Bentonville Schools' Ignite Startup Lab
December 29, 2023
Home Region Program Director Robert Burns sits in conversation with a local leader helping underserved entrepreneurs grow great ideas
How the Walton Family Foundation supports and advances entrepreneurship in the region
Education
February 24, 2025
A new kind of data collection is helping nonprofits like SOAR Afterschool better serve a diverse student population
December 17, 2024
How a dietary limitation inspired one Northwest Arkansas baker to feed her community
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.
September 27, 2023
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
For children experiencing trauma, Bentonville’s Hope Academy offers an innovative school model for learning – and healing
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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May 4, 2020The Walton Family Foundation is launching a new initiative to strengthen the region’s capacity to grow food for its residents. -
December 11, 2019Supporting a new collaborative playscape at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and a new urban park near Southwest 8th and I streets -
October 16, 2019Foundation-Supported Osage Park Will Offer Adventure-Based Recreational Opportunities