Arts Midwest amplifies the power of our region’s creativity. We support, inform, and celebrate 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.
Since our founding, we have awarded more than 6,000 grants totaling nearly $60 million. Each year, we serve more than 700,000 individuals across more than 300 communities in the Midwest and beyond. We nourish the creative roots of the Midwest, confident that our region will continue to sow the seeds that inspire the world.
A collection of free, curated articles and tools that help creative leaders foster growth within their organizations. Explore resources made specifically for arts organizations, including pieces on accessibility planning, marketing support, school partnerships, self care, and community engagement.
Bring your community together around the shared activity of reading and discussing a book.
Connecting youths across the country to Shakespeare’s plays by supporting performances and workshops in schools and in the justice system.