Location: Ohio

A writer, historian, and an artist from the Midwest are among the 2024 MacArthur Fellows. They will each receive an $800,000 grant, with no strings attached.

For Todd Perrine, being a good DJ is as much about the community you bring together as it is the music you play.

Victor Banis, who grew up in Preble County, Ohio, redefined LGBTQ+ literature and captured a global audience.

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

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.

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

Artists have turned an abandoned 32,000 square-feet retail space into an immersive, playful experience like no other.

After the impacts of dwindling industry and a failed highway project, jazz is seeing a revival with help from local musicians, students and university.

In addition to making her own film and performance art, Jasmine Golphin has been mentoring other artists around Cleveland for over a decade. She believes it is the art scene that has the power to revitalize the city.

At Art in Bloom events, you’ll encounter colorful and fragrant displays of flower arrangements that take inspiration from art on the walls of museums.