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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

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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
Sessions Every Wednesday in February

Free Webinar Series: Building Your Creative Career

This four-part webinar series features Midwestern artists sharing guidance on skills that support creative work beyond the studio, from websites and grant writing to documentation and social media strategy.

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Artist Maria Lavender stands in front of a collaboratively created painting, on display at Collaboration as Critique: An Exhibition in Peoria, Illinois in 2023.

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

A Transformational Investment in Midwestern Creativity

A historic $20 million gift from MacKenzie Scott will fuel new possibilities for the Midwest’s creative ecosystem.

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A quilt-style graphic made of alternating diamonds and triangles in Arts Midwest brand colors—yellow, coral, lavender, and navy. Dozens of small photos fill some of the shapes, showing scenes of Midwestern creativity: dancers performing, musicians playing outside, artists working in studios, kids participating in cultural activities, handmade quilts, theater rehearsals, community celebrations, murals, and public art sculptures.
A quilt of creativity from across the Midwest, featuring photos from Arts Midwest grantees and story features.