Author: Angela Zonunpari
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Labor of Love: Carving a Career in Indiana Limestone
December 2, 2024
Amy Brier found her calling with the Midwestern stone after working as a stone carver at one of the largest cathedrals in the world.
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Small Midwest Town is Home to the Oldest Rural LGBTQ+ Pride Event
November 26, 2024
Pride in the Park began as a casual picnic organized by a local support group in 2005 in Pine City, Minnesota. Now, the annual event has attendees from eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
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Teens in Wisconsin Justice System Collaborate with Artists on Murals
November 25, 2024
Madison Public Library’s Making Justice program has facilitated over 20 murals with help from empowered, inspired teens.
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Fargo DIY Art Space for ‘Little Stinkers’ Started with Just $50
November 14, 2024
A “community voice of art,” Parachigo is approaching its second year as a sober, affordable and all ages space. Its only rule: Parade equality.
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The Chicagoland Initiative Bringing Art to Your Neighborhood
November 12, 2024
Terrain Exhibitions organizes hundreds of artworks in front yards around the world.
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Filipino Chefs Share Flavors of Home in North Dakota
November 7, 2024
From food trucks to catering, North Dakotans can enjoy the cuisine made with local and indigenous ingredients in Minot, Bismarck-Mandan, and Grand Forks.
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A Chicago Cafe That Brews Creativity
October 22, 2024
Amid a “loneliness epidemic,” Crema Shop has become a hub of creative community life on Chicago’s north side.
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Sharing Traditional Games with Dakota Youth
October 17, 2024
What do games have to do with cultural revitalization? Everything! Jeremy Red Eagle and youth in Lake Traverse Reservation share how it's all connected.
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Latine Artists Shine at This Midwest Music Festival
October 15, 2024
At this year’s day-long Sonido Fest, artists performed indie, alternative, electronic and contemporary music at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago.
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Mexican Folk Dance Group Takes Indy by Storm
October 10, 2024
Grupo Folclórico Macehuani, led by Carol Nuñez Verdín, can be seen performing at Indiana Pacer games and regional cultural events.