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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October 15, 2024
Latine Artists Shine at This Midwest Music Festival
By Malcolm Bamba
At this year’s day-long Sonido Fest, artists performed indie, alternative, electronic and contemporary music at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago.
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Mexican Folk Dance Group Takes Indy by Storm
October 10, 2024
Grupo Folclórico Macehuani, led by Carol Nuñez Verdín, can be seen performing at Indiana Pacer games and regional cultural events.
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Three Midwesterners Receive ‘Genius’ Award
October 8, 2024
A writer, historian, and an artist from the Midwest are among the 2024 MacArthur Fellows. They will each receive an $800,000 grant, with no strings attached.
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More than Cabbage—This Kimchi Festival is Rooted in Adoptee Sovereignty
October 2, 2024
Minnesota-based nonprofit and service organization Adoptee Hub is helping Korean adoptees build connections to their culture—and each other.
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.
Cultural Sustainability: Equity-Based Operating Grants
Cultural Sustainability: Equity-Based Operating Grants is a pilot program that offers grants of up to $67,000 to small arts and culture organizations that are rooted in communities of color.
Learn MoreTips and Tricks for Running Large, Multi-Partner Projects
Large-scale projects that involve multiple contributors require thoughtful planning to avoid becoming overwhelming. Learn some tips and tricks from the Wichita Public Library, a long-time NEA Big Read grantee.
Learn MoreNational Leaders of Color Fellowship
Arts Midwest and the other United States Regional Arts Organizations are now accepting applications for an eight-month leadership development experience for leaders of color.
Learn More9 Artists Receive the 2024 Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities
Nine artists from across the region have received $3,000 each through an award that celebrates the exceptional work of disabled Midwestern visual artists.
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