Micro Moments of Magic is Counting Connections in Ann Arbor
In an alleyway in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor, Micro Moments of Magic is spreading joy, one tally mark at a time.
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Art as a Catalyst: Indigenous Expressions in North Dakota
The Sacred Pipe Resource Center, a Native community center in Mandan, North Dakota, empowers Native artists to become catalysts for change to help heal their communities.
Making the Most of a Frozen Lake: Minnesota’s Art Shanty Projects
Frozen lakes dotted with ice fishing shanties are a familiar sight during Midwest winters. In 2004, two Minnesota artists decided to use the milieu as a jumping-off point for creativity and community. Since then, the Art Shanty Projects have been coming to terms with climate change.
Murals’ Towering Representations of Black Life Enrich Des Moines
Artist Jill Wells’ murals transform ordinary buildings, uplifting Black culture.
A Light for the Latino Community in Iowa
Built on community, La Luz Centro Cultural provides a unique space for Latinos in rural Hampton, Iowa.
Basado en la comunidad, La Luz Centro Cultural entrega un espacio único para los latinos en Hampton rural, Iowa.
Detroit Writer’s Novel to be Made into TV Series
Aaron Foley’s novel, “Boys Come First,” will be made into a TV series by Amazon Studios. It’s a win for indie authors, the Black LGBTQIA+ community and the Midwest at large.
Lakota Hoop Dancer Starr Chief Eagle Tells her Story, and Inspires New Ones
In Indigenous culture, the arts aren’t mere entertainment but a vital practice grounded in community. Those arts include hoop dancing, a form of storytelling through movement. Starr Chief Eagle is among a generation of women making the traditionally male practice their own.
The Black Hills Are Alive With Finnish Music
Finnish music sensation Okra Playground brought its captivating and charming sound to South Dakota, connecting cultures through music.
The Endless Creative Possibilities of Zines
Central Ohio is home to a thriving community of zine makers, zine libraries and zine festivals—proof that, even with the advent of technology, this beloved analog medium is here to stay.
Embracing Delight and Difference at Passion Works
People with developmental differences lead the way at this joy-fueled, accessibility-centered arts studio in Athens, Ohio.