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Arts Midwest believes that creativity has the power to inspire and unite humanity. Based in Minneapolis, we grow, gather, and invest in creative organizations and communities throughout our nine-state region and beyond.

Recent Articles

  • A hand holds a magnifying glass up over a highway at dusk. Everything is unfocused except for the view through the magnifying glass, which brings the distance into clarity.

    SMART Goals for Arts Organizations

    SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Organizations that express goals in this way stay aligned with their mission. This article helps you write SMART goals that can be applied across arts organizations.

  • Inside of a beautifully adorned theater, a full audience stands and applauds.

    5 Ways to Strengthen Arts Marketing

    The effectiveness of your marketing depends on understanding what motivates people to take action. This article suggests five actionable ways, with data-driven examples, to enhance your marketing and communications to support your mission.

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    Interviewing Best Practices for Inclusive Hiring

    An inclusive workplace culture starts with hiring processes that ensure equal opportunities for all qualified candidates. This article suggests interviewing and decision-making practices that uncover hidden bias and provide equal access.

  • Jean-Pierre Mot talks about his work Pop-Up Remnants at the 4Ground Land Art Biennial Launch Party on June 4, 2022.

    Connecting What and Why

    Changing how you think about your organization will help you change how you talk about it. Focusing on why you do what you do is the key. This article will help you make sure that what you do and how you do it aligns with your overall why.

  • A person uses a marker to add words to poster paper that includes: "Background of participants socioeconomic status," "Advancing inclusion, staff feedback, parent outreach/parent say in programming," and "Advancing Equity."

    Finding Your Hedgehog

    The most powerful place to invest your energy is your Hedgehog: the intersection of the work your organization does better than anyone, is most passionate about, and drives support through revenue. This article helps you find your hedgehog.

  • Two people wearing sunhats pose in front of a colorful mural on a brick wall. The mural depicts a young person sitting on a roof, holding a telescope up to a starry sky, with the moon big behind them and planets off in the distance.

    Competitive Advantage: Knowing Your Value & Setting Yourself Apart

    The things that make your nonprofit special are assets you can leverage to build community and monetary support. This article helps you identify the qualities that make your organization different and make them work to your advantage.