Fusion Arts Alliance is a nonprofit organization of artists by artists and for artists. We inspire communities, empower local artists and advocate for the arts. We function as a co-op to promote arts and culture in the Grant County area and to advocate for a meaningful change in our cities through the transformative power of the arts.

A co-op exists to provide benefits specific to its members. In the case of Fusion Arts Alliance, members pay dues, vote and have equal say in decisions. Anyone can join, but only members can vote.

Members of the FAA also have the option to run for a board or committee position. We select our board through voting, and the board exists to serve the members of the art alliance.

No. Fusion Arts Alliance is for any artist or art supporter or benefactor. We also partner with businesses and other non-profit organizations who "support the arts" and believe in the critical role of the arts in community development.

Imagine the power of artists collaborating with the wider community to create a new sense of possibility, and a new way of seeing outside of the ordinary. This could be manifested in a range of artworks and artist's projects that will contribute to shaping the city's visual identity and improve the quality of life for all residents, create opportunities for engagement, connectivity and community building.

Fusion Arts Alliance is funded primarily by member dues and we are earnestly seeking the generous support of our business community and other non-profit organizations for financial support and embrace our aspirations and vision for the City of Marion and Grant County as a whole. Thank you for your interest in helping us continue to work with artists in Grant County.

We would also seek financial assistance from "The City of Marion Arts Commission" as they seek grants and fund generation for Fusion Arts Alliance sustainability and for our community art engagenment programs.

Currently, you can donate by mailing cash or check made out to
“Fusion Arts Alliance” addressed to:

            Fusion Arts Alliance
            811 Briarwood Lane
            Marion, IN 46952

Hopefuly soon, we can set-up our on-line donations through our website.

Fusion Arts Alliance is incorporated as a Non-profit, tax- exempt operation under Indiana Law and Internal Revenue Service Code 501(c)3, and is organized and operated for educational and charitable purposes for the benefit of our respective communities and for its empowered members in Grant County, Indiana.

Your generous donations and contributions are what allow us to carry out our mission to inspire, empower and advocate for the arts. Through our gracious donors and business partners, we can support and showcase deserving artists' work, provide exceptional trainings and education for our members and inspire a local culture of creative and innovative thinkers.

One of our main strategic directions and focus as a non-profit organization is resource development and sound financial management - so we do business right . . . right from the start! Fusion Arts Alliance have the following designated fund allocations . . . this is where your generous donations will go.

• General Fund:

This is the primary fund used for our core administrative and operational tasks.

• Artist Empowerment Fund:

This fund is used to support our artist members for exhibition management, marketing, resource assistance, events, training and workshops.

• Community Art Engagement Fund:

This fund is used mainly for various community art engagement projects and events and for research feasibility and sustainability initiatives.

• Education | Art Advocacy Fund:

• This is for educational materials, curriculum development, art advocacy campaigns that will be utilized by artists, volunteers and supporters.

• Building Facility Fund:

FFA's dream of having our own modern facility that we could call our own home.

• Marion Cultural Center Fund:

One of our visions to see here in our City is to have our own Marion Cultural Center where all artforms converge.

• Public Art Fund:

We are committed to Public Art and we want to create iconic public sculptures, murals and build quality spaces through effective placemaking for the communities we serve and for the next generation.

Your generous donations and contributions are what allow us to carry out our mission to inspire the community, empower our local artists and advocate for the arts.

We envision a future where a vibrant art culture thrives, bringing communities together while growing and sustaining a vital cultural hub for the arts globally.

We also would like to see having our own Marion Cultural Center (we could sell the naming rights) where all forms of art converge from performing arts to visual arts.

Fusion Arts Alliance would like to have our own modern facility someday which would serve as our office at the same time offer artists maker spaces, resource center, artisan shop, events center, internship programs for college and HS students, artists residency programs, artist repository of artworks for FAA future Permanent Art Collection, our own gallery spaces for artshows and art contests and a coffee shop as well.

We envision the City of Marion chart a future for Public Art. We want to see our City Planners or City Officials integrate Public Art and effective placemaking to create quality public spaces for better community engagement. We want to see a steady period of artistic growth and infrastructure simply because "we deserve better."

As an artist, FAA provides many opportunities for you to make meaningful connections with other artists and benefactors. We host events and exhibitions where you may choose to display your work locally to be seen by a broader audience. We feature artists on our "Artist of the Month Program" on our website for a global exposure.

If you’re not an artist but love art, FAA is a great way to be involved in the community. As a member, you’ll be kept up to date on upcoming local events and galleries.

• Increased connection to other arts-minded individuals and organizations
• Increased visibility of your work
• Expand your personal network and open new doors for potential collaborations
• Increased access to information and training
• Increase earning potential
• Discounts to FAA workshops
• Shared maker's spaces
• Free/discounted admission for FAA events
• Opportunities to display and sell artwork
• Technical/ Business Assistance
• Grant Writing Assistance
• Art Career Planning /Marketing
• Meaningful Art Community Engagement
• Member profile on FAA website
• Featured Artist of the Month on our website
• Participation in our FAA Annual Member Art Exhibit
• Be Featured on our future publications

You can download our membership form on our site www.fusionaa.org
or visit our Facebook page, which includes a link to our membership form.

Or simply click on the link below.

Download & Print Membership Form

Yes. Each member will pay annual dues:

• Individual member- $25
• Student member- $15
• Arts Organization Member - $250
• Nonprofit Arts Organization Member -$250
• Business Partner $500
• Benefactor - $1500
• Patron $100 and up

One of our flagship programs is called "On Solid Ground" - this is Fusion Arts Alliance’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Partnering Program with businesses and other non-profit organizations. On Solid Ground provides a new initiative and platform for companies and organizations to give back to the community - for art is essential to the development of a vibrant and diverse community in which the best employees want to live, work, shop, create and contribute. We need a solid ground to develop and build our communities together and create initiatives for employees in bridging the gap between community art engagement and your company’s business goals.

• The social impact statement of your company “supporting the arts” can boost employee’s morale, enhance connectivity, and help forge a stronger bond between employees and the community through volunteerism, event co-sponsorships, financial donations, charitable giving, cross-functional training, community art engagement, sharing of resources and developing talents.


• Increased visibility for branding, marketing, and recruitment efforts


• Corporte discounts on sales of FAA member's artworks


• FAA's website will promote your company's image as a business partner that supports the art 24/7/365 on a global stage.


• FAA provides a venue for your employees to volunteer and engage with the creative ecosystem of the community.


• Leveraging a partnership with Fusion Arts Alliance will help communicate your company’s marketing messages locally through community art engagement.


• The transformative power of the arts will build your organizational's culture, fostering engagement, diversity, inclusion and creative growth among your employees enhnacing employee's well-being, and quality of life.


• The arts bridge talent development and creativity among employees and teams by cultivating creative and critical thinking skills in addressing your organizational goals.


• Partnering with the Fusion Arts Alliance allows your employees to gain better understanding of how culture and art creates an inclusive workforce.


• Fusion Arts Alliance member’s artworks offer meaningful, enjoyable experiences and valuable benefits to your employees and their families.


• Partnering with Fusion Arts Alliance fuels the local economy of Grant County and promote health, wellness and safety. It also creates social cohesion and connectivity, and fosters civic engagement.

We promote six categories of art including, but not limited to:

• Visual Arts:

Photography and contemporary forms of expression

• Fine Arts:

Drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and calligraphy

• Media Arts:

Electronic media, film and technology

• Performance Arts:

Theatre, opera, music, ballet and mime

• Literary Arts:

Creative writing and poetry

• Applied Arts:

Architecture, computer art, industrial, graphic,
fashion and interior design

As a community, it is important to support local art because without your support - artist's works would cease to make the impact it could make. When you support the local artist community, you are supporting all of our respective creative freedom.

By showing your appreciation, and buying artworks from your local artists, it somehow encourage their hearts to continue with their passion, spark further creativity and innovation within our commuities. Being paid for their work gives artists a reason to continue creating, at the same time stimulating the local economy of Grant County.

To put it simply, public art is art in public spaces. The term “public art” may conjure images of huge historic bronze statues, iconic sculptures like the LOVE sculpture in Indianapolis or a modern metal sculpture in a park. Today, public art can take a wide range of forms, sizes, and scales—and can be temporary or permanent. It often interprets the history of the place, its people, and perhaps addresses a social or environmental issue. Public art can include murals, street art, sculpture, memorials, integrated architectural or landscape architectural work, community art, digital new media, and even performances and festivals!

Public art instills meaning — a greater sense of identity and understanding of where we live, work, and visit, creating memorable experiences for all. It humanizes the built environment, provides an intersection between past, present, and future, and will surely help The City of Marion build a new visual identity and make our communities thrive better not only for us but for the next generations to come.

Placemaking refers to a collaborative process by which we can shape our public realm in order to maximize shared value. More than just promoting better urban design, placemaking facilitates creative patterns of use, paying particular attention to the physical, cultural, and social identities that define a place and support its ongoing evolution.

Placemaking inspires people to collectively reimagine and reinvent public spaces as the heart of every community. Strengthening the connection between people and the places they share. With community-based participation at its center, an effective placemaking process capitalizes on a local community's assets, inspiration, and potential, and it results in the creation of quality public spaces that contribute to people's health, happiness, and well being.