Amplifying Midwestern Creativity
Arts Midwest supports, informs, and celebrates arts organizations and creative communities in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, the Native Nations that share this geography, and beyond.
Joyful, loud, and Midwest proud
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June 9, 2025
Now Accepting Applications: 2025 Midwest Award For Artists With Disabilities
The Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities is a $3,000 award supporting accessibility in the arts and celebrating the work of disabled Midwestern visual artists.
Grant Opportunities and Programs
We support efforts that connect people, ideas, and solutions through creativity. Learn more about our grantmaking initiatives and our community programming.
2025 Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities
The Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities supports accessibility in the arts and celebrates the work of disabled Midwestern visual artists. Applications are due July 10.
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U.S. Regional Arts Organizations Joint Statement on the National Endowment for the Arts
Speak up for the arts. Learn what’s happening at the National Endowment for the Arts and respond.
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What American Community Survey Data Says About Midwest Artists
From earnings to extra bedrooms, here’s what new Census data tells us about how Midwestern artists are living, working, and creating today.
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Social Media That Actually Works: A Guide for Small Organizations
A practical guide to help small teams build meaningful, sustainable social media strategies without burning out.
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