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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

  • Silhouettes of five people standing on top of a rock formation at dusk, with their hands in the air.

    Understanding Team Dynamics and Evolution

    Understanding the distinction between groups and teams can help shape the structure for the individuals working together toward your cause. This article helps identify your team dynamics and provide strategies for helping your team evolve.

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    Call For Pitches: Midwest Makers Video Series

    August 23, 2023

    Calling all Midwest videographers and content creators! We're commissioning nine videos to illuminate the work of Midwest Makers—creative Midwesterners who are deeply embedded in their communities.

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    Photo Tips for Capturing Your Mission

    A picture is worth a thousand words, so it's important to find the right ones to represent your organization. Explore this photo-based resource to help plan and select images that reflect and inspire your organization’s mission.

  • People perform on a cement square outside with students sitting around them. In the center there's a person wearing a crown and Shakespeare era clothing, seemingly crying out as a person with a cane lays at their feet, appearing to be dead.

    Announcing the 2023-24 Shakespeare in American Communities Grantees

    June 1, 2023

    49 organizations across the country are receiving over $1.16 million in grants to bring the works of Shakespeare to youth in schools and the juvenile justice system.

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    Creating Connection 101

    Learn how to use our research to strengthen the way you build connection in your community.

  • 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.