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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June 12, 2025
Inside the Joyful—and Mini—World of Mid-Century Modern Design
By Lisa Gauthier Mitchison
For Cyd Raduchel, designing and decorating dollhouses started as a hobby until her niche style brought an online following and a full-time job.
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Song a Day Keeping Doctors at Bay in Midwest Choirs
June 10, 2025
From clef to coda, singers are reclaiming their voices—and so much more—while managing dementia, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s.
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What IRS Data Say About the Midwest’s Arts Nonprofits
June 10, 2025
The Midwest’s arts nonprofits are younger, scrappier, and more financially vulnerable than you might think.
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Now Accepting Applications: 2025 Midwest Award For Artists With Disabilities
June 9, 2025
The Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities is a $3,000 award supporting accessibility in the arts and celebrating the work of disabled Midwestern visual artists.
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 Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities
The Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities supports accessibility in the arts and celebrates the work of disabled Midwestern visual artists. Applications are due July 10.
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U.S. Regional Arts Organizations Joint Statement on the National Endowment for the Arts
Speak up for the arts. Learn what’s happening at the National Endowment for the Arts and respond.
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What American Community Survey Data Says About Midwest Artists
From earnings to extra bedrooms, here’s what new Census data tells us about how Midwestern artists are living, working, and creating today.
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Social Media That Actually Works: A Guide for Small Organizations
A practical guide to help small teams build meaningful, sustainable social media strategies without burning out.
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