Location: Michigan

With roots in pre-World War II Ukraine, the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North American—accompanied by a distinct stringed folk instrument—has been sharing songs about the country’s history and traditions for over a century.

Two Midwest artists reflect on their time, work, and insights inside a remote cabin in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.

Staff at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance created a free online course inclusive of all ages, hair textures, and skin tones.

Here’s your excuse to traverse the Midwest—in pursuit of cool art happenings! With your help, we compiled an array of bucket-list travel spots across the region with artsy ties. 

The Ann Arbor-based artist and scholar builds bridges between Filipino diasporic and indigenous communities through music.

With Deeply Rooted Produce, Dazmonique Carr cultivates crops and a community of local food growers and consumers.

Good Hart’s "Elevating Diverse Voices" residency emphasizes that art is for everyone.

Spending time with the John/Ogemagegedo family on the water, one experiences their connection to place and love for Gichi-wiikwedong (Grand Traverse Bay).

With 16 grape-growing regions across seven states, independent winemakers and vineyards have created a long-lasting practice and love for the process.

A rebel with a punk rock attitude, Kiko Silvelet competes in hardcore mountain bike races on a used BMX bike he bought for $150 bucks. And he almost always finishes last. Why does he do it?