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 2, 2024
More than Cabbage—This Kimchi Festival is Rooted in Adoptee Sovereignty
By Mia McGill
Minnesota-based nonprofit and service organization Adoptee Hub is helping Korean adoptees build connections to their culture—and each other.
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Announcing the 2024 Midwest Culture Bearers Awardees
September 30, 2024
Nine culture bearers from across the region have received $5,000 each through the new award celebrating artisans and folk arts practitioners whose work is rooted in cultural preservation and sharing…
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Meet the Collaborative Residency in Michigan Uplifting Artists with Disabilities
September 26, 2024
Good Hart’s “Elevating Diverse Voices” residency emphasizes that art is for everyone.
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New Soul Food in Chicago’s South Shore: It’s a Green Thing
September 24, 2024
The New Soul Food Movement satisfies the palates of a generation that prefers lighter, more elevated preparations, yet still enjoys soul food’s classic flavor profiles.
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.
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Tips 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.
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National 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.
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9 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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