Theme: Community Impact

#26 Chicago, Illinois ranks among the nation’s most arts-vibrant communities.

#31 Kalamazoo ranks among the nation’s most arts-vibrant communities.

#51 Milwaukee ranks among the nation’s most arts-vibrant communities.

#49 Galesburg, Illinois ranks among the nation’s most arts-vibrant communities.

#38 Flint ranks among the nation’s most arts-vibrant communities.

18 Midwest communities rank among the top 100 most arts-vibrant nationwide.

#42 Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s most arts-vibrant communities.

#18 Minneapolis-St.Paul ranks among the nation’s most arts-vibrant communities.

69% of artists make work intended for their community - not just galleries or stages.

29% of artists serve as culture bearers, perserving and transmitting their community's heritage.