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Walton Family Foundation Releases Latest Quality of Life Report

By • Sep 17, 2019

The Walton Family Foundation has released the results of its third Quality of Life Survey. The foundation asked respondents a variety of questions about everything from healthcare and education to Crystal Bridges and mass transit.

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Longtime Nonprofit Executive Caryl M. Stern to Lead Walton Family Foundation

By Associated Press • Sep 16, 2019

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Walton Family Foundation Board Chair Carrie Walton Penner announced the selection of Caryl M. Stern as the foundation's new executive director. Stern is a dynamic change-maker with deep experience in serving others. Recognized as one of the most respected nonprofit leaders in the country, Stern will lead the foundation known for creating access to opportunity for people and communities.

New Regional Arts Service Organization Under Development in NWA

By • Aug 1, 2019
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A new regional arts service organization is launching in Northwest Arkansas. It will be developed by the Northwest Arkansas Council and has backing from the Walton Family Foundation. While the organization doesn’t have a name, it does have an executive director. We speak with Allyson Esposito about her new position.

Amazeum Welcomes One Millionth Visitor

By • Apr 23, 2019
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In less than four years, more than a million people have visited the Scott Family Amazeum. We speak with Sam Dean, the museum's executive director, about reaching the milestone.

Study Reveals Strengths, Weaknesses of NWA Arts Ecosystem

By • Apr 5, 2019

To assess the region's art and culture ecosystem, the Walton Family Foundation commissioned a study from SMU DataArts. According to the report, Northwest Arkansas’ arts community has offerings for nearly every audience and with the growth of internationally-recognized museums and other cultural amenities, the region is becoming more competitive with other American arts capitals. 

Daffodils to Sprout Along Bentonville Trails

By • Dec 7, 2018

An effort supported by the Walton Family Foundation will result in 300,000 daffodils planted along trails in Bentonville. We speak with Gary Vernon, program officer with the Walton Family Foundation, about the project.