Location: Michigan

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?

Organizations and educators, from Minnesota to Michigan, are keeping the art alive with creativity, craftsmanship, and community labor.

On June 13, hundreds of visitors attended Mackinac Island's Second Annual Jamaican Celebration.

Residents of East Canfield stress that any art brought to their neighborhood should address issues they are facing instead of just beautification.

The Entry Points artist residency gives former juvenile lifers housing and exhibition opportunities.

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

Influenced by her upbringing, Neugebohr shares intimate, grounded, and slice-of-life stories through her filmmaking and writing.

DeAnn Wiley just released her debut book “Homegrown,” and she has more to come.

Anna Gonzalez, L Sam Zhang, and Wakinyan Chief reflect on their work and their experiences thus far in the National Leaders of Color Fellowship.

These state-appointed poets promote reading, writing, and appreciation of poetry across the Midwest.