Location: Iowa

Billy Weathers, founder and CEO of the B.WELL Foundation, has been awarded the 2024 Peter Capell Award for Midwestern Creativity & Entrepreneurship.

Working with clay helped Des Moines artist Nathan Spalding bring joy back into his life. Now he's offering pottery classes, safe spaces, where other queer people can do the same.

The more Tim Olson learned about Iowa’s oldest city, the more he saw it as a place for artistic inspiration.

Brazil’s Zouk dance was almost stifled out of existence at the end of the 20th century. Now a nascent community of dancers in Iowa is propelling its resurgence.

A one-time award of $5,000 will honor an Iowan who has made a significant impact on their arts community.

Iowa has the Midwest's second-largest State Fair. And deep-fried deviled eggs.

From teams of co-workers and family events to simple merriment, the love of games is creating community in a time of pervasive loneliness and disconnection.

These state-specific gatherings are essential to capacity-building and connection in the arts field.

At LIAL, a hodgepodge of letters, diaries, doodles, recipes, magazines and 'GAY ART' is an ever-growing archive of distinctly Iowan queer materials.

From catsup bottles and coffee pots to pumpkins and ears of corn, the Midwest skyline is dotted with uniquely industrial artistry.