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 21, 2025
How Parking Lots Became Pop-Up Stages for Dance and Music
By Angela Zonunpari
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.
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Webinar Series: Emergency Preparedness for Artists + Arts Organizations
August 18, 2025
Join Arts Midwest and a group of field leaders for a free webinar series helping artists and arts organizations prepare, respond, and rebuild from disaster.
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ACPSA Part 1: How Big is the Midwest’s Creative Economy?
August 18, 2025
How the Midwest compares on jobs, output, and overall scale, according to data from the Arts & Cultural Production Satellite Account (ACPSA).
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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