Program/Grant: Creativity News Desk

Is there a creative “do-er” in your community? A local arts project or innovative program making a real impact? We want to hear about them!

Look into our region’s history and tell us about cultural and artistic milestones of the Midwest and Midwesterners!

These media professionals spent time getting to know each other, learning from their peers in the Twin Cities area, and reflecting on different models of working.

The video series will highlight eight unique creatives from throughout the Midwest region, showcased through the talents of eight filmmakers.

Tell us about your favorite road trip stops in the Midwest! Which hidden gems do you share with your friends who are traveling the region or visiting your community?

Ten organizations have been awarded a total of $150,000 as part of the Creative Midwest Media Cohort, a new year-long program facilitated through Arts Midwest’s Creativity News Desk. This initiative amplifies stories of arts, culture, and creativity in the Midwest.

Calling writers and journalists in the rural Midwest! We’re looking for stories of creativity in rural places — stories that showcase a range of artistic, cultural, and creative practices.

Calling all Midwest videographers and content creators! We're commissioning nine videos to illuminate the work of Midwest Makers—creative Midwesterners who are deeply embedded in their communities.

Introducing the Creativity News Desk, a new Arts Midwest program that commissions stories and gives grants for projects that amplify the power of arts and creativity in the Midwest.