This Iowa Folk School is Making Hot Metalworking Cool Again
Artisans are clanking away inside a new forging studio at Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School.
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Celebrate Make Music Day, the Midwestern Way
On Saturday, June 21, more than 35 cities and towns across the Midwest are taking part in a global celebration of music-making, and you can join in!
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The numbers are in: six Midwestern cities just made the list of the country’s most culturally dynamic communities.
The ‘Prosthetic Guy’ Who Crafts Artful Appendages to Empower Patients
Nicholas Harrier, a childhood cancer survivor and above-knee amputee, creates custom, free-of-charge “jackets” to be slipped over patients’ artificial limbs. Study shows that this type of engaged process leads to positive outcomes.
Inside the Joyful—and Mini—World of Mid-Century Modern Design
For Cyd Raduchel, designing and decorating dollhouses started as a hobby until her niche style brought an online following and a full-time job.
Song a Day Keeping Doctors at Bay in Midwest Choirs
From clef to coda, singers are reclaiming their voices—and so much more—while managing dementia, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s.
Scientist ‘Dr. Beetle’ Uses Art to Talk About Insect Ecology, Conservation
Dr. Tierney Brosius, a professor of biology, believes art can impact science communication. From handmade wares to murals, she’s exploring creative ways to build curiosity around insects.
Reimagining an Iconic American Ballet with Dancers of All Abilities
The historic ballet Rodeo gets a bold new retelling from Cleveland’s Dancing Wheels, a physically integrated dance company reimagining inclusive artistry.
Finding Care, Community in the Circus Capital of the World (It’s in the Midwest!)
Indiana resident Debra Jo Myers shares how she found a home in a local amateur circus program as a young child and how it continues to shape her life.