Amplifying Midwestern Creativity
Arts Midwest supports, informs, and celebrates arts organizations and creative communities in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, the Native Nations that share this geography, and beyond.
Joyful, loud, and Midwest proud
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August 28, 2025
Designing the Future: Indigenous Camp Inspires Young Architects
By Amy “frankie” Felegy
The week-long workshop aims to inspire and build for the future growth of Native architects across Minnesota, tribal nations, and the country.
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Young Minnesota Campers Find Art in Nature
August 26, 2025
We spent half a day at Camp Milkweed, finding respite in the outdoors and the art that so naturally draws from it.
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How Parking Lots Became Pop-Up Stages for Dance and Music
August 21, 2025
Over six years, Sioux Falls’s Headlights Theater gathered hundreds of community members for distinct performances—sparking joy and sharing a world of possibilities.
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Catch an Outdoor Movie in the Last Month of Midwest Summer
August 20, 2025
From drive-ins to park flicks, here’s a list of where to break out the popcorn (and out of doors) near you.
Grant Opportunities and Programs
We support efforts that connect people, ideas, and solutions through creativity. Learn more about our grantmaking initiatives and our community programming.
2025-26 GIG Fund
The GIG Fund is a grant of $2,000 – $15,000 that helps organizations bring artists into their community. This year, there are two tracks: GIG Fund and GIG Fund: Arts and Wellness.
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Webinar Series: Emergency Preparedness for Artists + Arts Organizations
Join Arts Midwest and a panel of field leaders for a free webinar series helping artists and arts organizations prepare, respond, and rebuild from disaster.
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Putting People First: How Small Arts Organizations Are Responding to Burnout
Explore case studies from three small arts organizations who are addressing burnout by rethinking traditional ways of working, centering flexibility, care, and rest.
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New Threats to Federal Arts Funding
A proposed 35% cut to federal arts funding could devastate the arts across the Midwest. Here’s what’s at stake and how you can help.
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