Detroit Neighborhood Plagued by Air Pollution Uses Art to Reclaim Space
Residents of East Canfield stress that any art brought to their neighborhood should address issues they are facing instead of just beautification.
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Recipes, Doodles, Magazines: A Vibrant Archive of Iowa’s Queer History
At LIAL, a hodgepodge of letters, diaries, doodles, recipes, magazines and ‘GAY ART’ is an ever-growing archive of distinctly Iowan queer materials.
This Minnesota Museum Draws in SPAM Lovers from Around the World
Did you know that this SPAM-tastic museum is free to visit and less than two hours from the Twin Cities?
Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Refugees Bring Immigrant Stories to Life with Music
For one night, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago Refugee Coalition turned inspirational immigrant stories into a musical journey to bring awareness of the current migrant crisis.
This Indigenous-Owned Tattoo Shop is Giving Back to Community
Willard Malebear Jr. of Iktomi Tattoo in Minneapolis carved his own path as a creative, and is now looking to provide access to art to locals.
Two Detroit Activists Met at a Prison Writing Workshop, Now They’re Providing a Pathway for Returning Citizens
The Entry Points artist residency gives former juvenile lifers housing and exhibition opportunities.
From Flyover to Fly-to Country: Art in Midwest Airports
Art has taken off at airports across the region. Today, there’s an exciting world of creativity to discover at our ports of aerial entry.
America’s Most Historic Observatory Sets Eyes on the Next Frontier: The Arts
Built in 1897, Yerkes Observatory in Wisconsin should be a bastion of history. Instead, it’s a hotspot for artists.
The ‘Father of the Flying Calabash’ Feels at Home in Columbus
Artist Talle Bamazi turned personal tragedy into an ongoing series of works centered on the calabash, an object from African culture representing sharing and community.
It’s a Coffee Pot, It’s a Corn Cob—It’s the Midwest’s Iconic Water Towers!
From catsup bottles and coffee pots to pumpkins and ears of corn, the Midwest skyline is dotted with uniquely industrial artistry.