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Public Funding for the Arts in the Midwest: 2026 by the Numbers

March 3, 2026

State investment in the arts is slipping nationally. Here’s what the numbers look like in the Midwest—and why they matter.

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Per Capita State Arts Funding

On average, 2026 per capita state arts funding is $1.90 in the Midwest, a decrease of $0.23 since 2025.

Source NASAA FY2026 State Arts Agency Revenues Report

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Americans Support Investing in the Arts

72%

of Americans believe the arts unify communities.

96%

of Americans favor maintaining or increasing federal funding for museums.

Source What’s at Stake if Federal Funding for Museums and Libraries Disappears