The FINANCIAL — BENTONVILLE, ARK., June 19, 2018 – Walmart Inc. announces more than $17 million of commitments to enhance the quality of life in Northwest Arkansas.
These supports increasing access to high-quality, accessible and relevant arts and recreational amenities. Entities receiving grants include Walton Arts Center (WAC), Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC), and TheatreSquared.
According to Walmart, collectively, these grants further strengthen the vibrancy of the region, its ability to provide all residents access to nationally recognized world-class arts and cultural amenities, and bring additional economic opportunity to the surrounding area.
Walton Arts Center – A renewed commitment to WAC will support the expansion of the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion (AMP) in Rogers, which is owned and operated by WAC. The commitment will extend Walmart’s title sponsorship of the venue to a total of 30 years, and will further strengthen the organization’s ability to bring great performing artists and entertainers from around the world to Northwest Arkansas.
LPGA – Renew Walmart’s title sponsorship of the Walmart Northwest Arkansas Championship presented by P&G for two years through 2020. This renewal guarantees one of the region’s most premier events returns to Northwest Arkansas.
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art – A renewed commitment to the museum will support the growth of visitors while maintaining free admission. It will also provide support to the Momentary, an innovative new contemporary art facility under development in downtown Bentonville..
TheatreSquared – A first-time capital investment will support the organization’s capital campaign to build a permanent home for the region’s only year-round professional theatre, located in Fayetteville. The 50,000 square-foot facility will include two intimate theatres, rehearsal space, a three-level commons and café, outdoor gathering spaces, production workshops, offices, and artists’ apartments.
In addition, the Walmart Foundation announces more than $5 million to strengthen the long-term capacity of the region to meet healthcare infrastructure needs. Nonprofits receiving grants include Mercy Health Foundation and the Northwest Arkansas Community College.
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