Author: Angela Zonunpari
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How the Artist Residency Model Meets Elder Wisdom in South Dakota
A pilot program at Racing Magpie in Rapid City works with Lakota elders to share language and foodways ‘to honor them as cultural leaders.’
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New Creative Era: Indiana Invests $65 Million in Arts & Culture
Through the historic READI 2.0 grant program, a new wave of arts and community projects is amping up the Hoosier State.
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What’s Hatching at the Chicken Chapel of Love?
From the whimsical to the profound, the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis offers an irresistible—and accessible—array of creative opportunities.
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Do-Re-Midwest: Singing Together for Joy, Safety, and Collective Creation
Community choirs across the region support artistic expression for people of all backgrounds for the love—and health—of it.
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Bicycling and Art Ride in Tandem, Pedaling Midwest Placemaking
Buckle those helmets, artists: We’ve got an active, creative outlet for you—replete with an increased heartbeat, Midwestern charm, and community building.
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America’s Fastest-Growing Population is Caregivers. In Michigan, Their Creativity Matters.
One in five Michigan adults is a caregiver for a family member. The Art of Caregiving centers their unique needs, gifts, and creativity.
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Creating a Home Base for White Earth Nation Artists
The Manoomin Arts Initiative supports artists across this northern Minnesota landscape—with studios, classrooms, and a unique reciprocity.
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The Creative Potential of Growing the World's Tallest Sunflower
The new documentary 'Bloom' details the art of growing by a self-proclaimed 'accidental' world record holder—Indiana style.
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More than a Mural: Exploring Interconnection with Marlena Myles
Everything ties together, says the artist, whose new mural at the University of Minnesota is a connector and resource for students and educators alike.
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Iowa Artists Float Water Quality Solutions with New Sculpture
Parts Per Million Collective merge contemporary art and citizen science in a public art piece on the pond at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm.