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We believe creativity is the spark that makes the Midwest feel alive, connected, and full of possibility. Join our efforts to strengthen and amplify creativity across the region we call home.
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Photo Credit: Gahanna Area Arts Council

Joyful, Loud, and Midwest Proud

Discover the latest stories and updates from our nine states and beyond.
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Grants and Community Programs

We support organizations and artists through grants, programs, and awards that fuel creativity across the Midwest.

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Photo Credit: LunART

Webinar: Healing & Internal Resourcing in Times of Unrest

Feeling like you need a little boost in your internal capacity, and want some knowledge and tools to help you get there? This free webinar workshop is for you.

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A large, translucent blue fabric billows in the wind, draped over a tall black metal frame outdoors. Bare trees line the horizon beneath a pale blue sky with scattered clouds, emphasizing the fabric’s movement and lightness against the winter landscape.
Jordan Rosenow’s We Move Still (2017) at Franconia Sculpture Park in Shafer, MN, always moving, breathing, and dancing, in a constant state of change as it interacts with the elements.

Announcing the MN Arts Rise and Respond Fund

Through a pooled fund, Arts Midwest and partners are distributing $330,000 and counting to Minnesota arts organizations.

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A performer sits on a darkened stage, gazing upward with one hand raised and fingers spread, wearing a "Venice Beach" tank top, hoop earrings, and braided hair. Blue bokeh lights glow in the background.
Photo Credit: Penumbra Theatre
Penumbra Theatre’s production of Marisol. Penumbra, which is Minnesota’s only Black professional theatre company, is one of 16 organizations supported by the MN Arts Rise and Respond Fund.

Healing After Service: How to Build Wellness Through Veteran Art Programs

Tips from Michigan organization Healing in Arts on creating community-based art programming that helps veterans heal, connect, and experience renewal.

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Three veterans mounting an original painting at an outdoor installation.
Photo Credit: Healing in Arts
Healing in Arts offers trauma-informed art experiences that create safe, welcoming spaces for veterans to process emotions, rebuild connection, and rediscover purpose.

87 GIG Fund Grants Power Creativity and Wellness Across the Midwest

These Midwestern organizations have received more than $780k to fund creative, engaging arts activities in their communities.

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Talise Campbell and the Djapo Cultural Arts Institute perform onstage at the OhioDance Festival.
Photo Credit: Jess Cavender
Talise Campbell and the Djapo Cultural Arts Institute perform onstage at the OhioDance Festival, a 2024-25 GIG Fund Grantee