Arts Midwest

06/17/2026

More concerts like this, please!

Grammotones is a creative retail collective in the SoDiv district in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Fashion by day and venue by night, it's a hub for musicians and artists.

Turn up the next time you're in GR!

Videography by Sam Gucwa

06/17/2026

Here’s how three musicians, composers, and teachers are challenging what music is, how to experience it, and who gets to enjoy it.

06/16/2026

Art isn’t one-size-fits-all, and arts orgs don’t have to be, either. These orgs are creating new structures of sharing responsibilities, establishing values, and getting the job done.

06/16/2026

The National Survey of Artists focuses on the creatives that other data keeps missing. Here's what we now know about Midwest artists, from what they make to how they make it work.

A new National Survey of Artists reveals how Midwest artists earn a living and sustain their work, from gig labor to creative resilience.

06/15/2026

An ordinary home—and the extraordinary people who lived there—will give visitors firsthand access to one of America’s most important and transformative eras.

06/11/2026

These communities will be celebrating America's 250th anniversary through books.

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read, in partnership with Arts Midwest, brings communities together to read a book and discuss it.

The program inspires meaningful conversations, celebrates local creativity, elevates a wide variety of voices and perspectives, and builds stronger connections in each community.

Today, we're excited to announce a total of $1,089,03 in grant funding for 71 nonprofit organizations for NEA Big Read programming in 2026-2027.

This year, communities will read books from the NEA Big Read Library honoring 250 years of the American story by celebrating the country’s culture, history, and resilience through the eyes of its citizens.

Congratulations to all the grantees!

Read more about the program and awardees at https://artsmidwest.org/about/updates/announcing-the-2026-2027-national-endowment-for-the-arts-big-read-communities/.

We support, inform, and celebrate Midwestern creativity—building community and opportunity across our region and beyond.

06/10/2026

BOLD-choice Theatre Company puts community actors on stage, giving voice to authenticity, agency, and acceptance.

BOLD-choice Theatre in Duluth puts community actors on stage, giving voice to authenticity, agency, and acceptance.

06/09/2026

Art heals.

What started as a dance program for people with MS has expanded to include all kinds of art forms.

Art for MS provides free classes that help participants explore their creativity to improve their health.

It began as a collaboration between Danceworks and Dr. Alexander Ng of Marquette University’s Department of Physical Therapy.

The research became the foundation of Danceworks community-based program—translating clinical findings into a welcoming, creative environment where participants experience the benefits firsthand.

06/09/2026

With a little creativity and a lot of community, raising money for your arts org can be an opportunity to showcase what you do best and have a good time doing it.

With a little creativity and a lot of community, fundraising for your arts organization can be an opportunity to showcase what you do best and have a good time doing it.

06/08/2026

Creativity and athleticism aren’t mutually exclusive. This soccer team worked alongside an art museum and designer on its new jerseys—for a win on and off the field.

Read the full story at https://artsmidwest.org/stories/minnesota-aurora-mia-soccer-collaboration/.