Amplifying the power of 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
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.

Creativity Amplified: Arts Midwest’s New Brand + Strategy
For the past two years, our team at Arts Midwest has been working with partners, constituents, and stakeholders to explore how we can best serve our region. Now, we are thrilled to share the results of that work with you in the form of a new brand, website, and strategic direction.
Explore Our Brand + Strategy
Now Accepting Applications: Shakespeare in American Communities
Shakespeare in American Communities is a grant of up to $25,000 that connects youths across the country to Shakespeare’s plays by supporting performances and workshops in schools and in the justice system.
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Meet the Spring 2023 GIG Fund Recipients
100 organizations recently received a total of $400,000 as part of the GIG Fund. These awards will support creative projects and educational events in Spring 2023, helping Midwestern organizations present artists in their community and offset the costs of programming and touring.
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Call for Creatives
Arts Midwest is launching a new multimedia storytelling initiative that celebrates arts, creativity, and culture in our region. If you are a creative invested in your community, the region, and its peoples, fill out the form below and help us kick off this exciting initiative.
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