Author: Angela Zonunpari
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In Rural Eastern Michigan, the Barn Is an Art Form
February 29, 2024
Rustic farm buildings around Port Austin transform into public artworks as part of a collaborative project between the community and Michigan-based artists.
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This Ohio Studio Makes Iconic Letterpress Prints for Renowned Musicians
February 27, 2024
JustAJar Design Press in Marietta keeps the art of letterpress alive by making event posters, greeting cards, and fine art prints using a centuries-old art form.
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In South Dakota, Growing the Field of Arts in Health
February 22, 2024
Artist and educator Ari Albright is leading the way for arts and health through programs and projects that focus on creativity, exploration of ideas, and trying new techniques.
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Rural Resonances: Three Michigan Musicians Embrace Place in Their Creative Practice
February 20, 2024
They are connected by their work in contemporary classical music and their commitment to the rural communities they’ve chosen to base their artistic practice in.
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Two Novice Alpaca Farmers Create an Oasis for Community in Minnesota
February 19, 2024
Raising livestock and growing a flower farm didn’t feature in Brooke Spindler and Tim Lom’s life plans, but they chose to take a chance and throw the doors wide open for others.
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This Nonprofit is on a Mission to Platform Asian Culture and Artists in North Dakota
February 13, 2024
As part of the fastest growing Asian population in the country, the co-founders of North Dakota Asian-American Arts and Culture Initiative are creating welcoming spaces for new residents and showcasing diverse Asian cultures to the community at-large.
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Indigi-Baby: Minneapolis Project Gets Infants Off to a Wholesome Start
February 6, 2024
The Minneapolis-based Indigenous Peoples Task Force has spent nearly a decade developing baby food that's sustainably farmed and drawn from a traditional, healthy diet.
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Ohio is Getting a Much-Needed and Long-Overdue State Park
February 1, 2024
The new Great Council State Park, complete with a longhouse and educational exhibits on the Indigenous people expelled from Ohio over 200 years ago, is an essential step in righting historical wrongs.
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In Wisconsin, Glimpse Into Artist-Built Environments From Around the World
January 30, 2024
Sheboygan’s Art Preserve, a one-of-a-kind museum, gives us a privileged insight into the imaginations of artists whose work was often overlooked during their lifetimes.
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Rethinking Tourism in North Dakota, with Native Nations at the Helm
January 25, 2024
The North Dakota Native Tourism Alliance comprises members of the five Native Nations within the borders of the state, and aims to reclaim the narrative of Indigenous communities and build economies through tourism.