In Rural Eastern Michigan, the Barn Is an Art Form
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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Murals Bring Hampton, Iowa’s Latino Community Together
Marissa Hernandez invited young people from this small-town community to help paint murals that amplify culture and representation.
Two Midwestern Artists Receive Nation’s Highest Honor in Folk and Traditional Arts
A master carousel carver and restorationist from Ohio and a tap dancer, teacher, and historian from Illinois are two of the latest NEA National Heritage Fellows.
This Ohio Studio Makes Iconic Letterpress Prints for Renowned Musicians
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.
In South Dakota, Growing the Field of Arts in Health
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.
How New Detroit Bookstores Forged Community Ties to Survive After the Pandemic
“What we strive to do is not only be a place where you can come buy books, but a place where you can share your own story,” said Drew Pineda, co-owner of 27th Letter Books.
Rural Resonances: Three Michigan Musicians Embrace Place in Their Creative Practice
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.
Two Novice Alpaca Farmers Create an Oasis for Community in Minnesota
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.
Tiny Town, Big Diversity: How One Rural Iowa Town is Celebrating Cultures
Young people in Hampton, Iowa, home to Latino immigrants and exchange students from around the world, hosted a unique event to celebrate diversity, difference, and culture.
This Nonprofit is on a Mission to Platform Asian Culture and Artists in North Dakota
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.