“I don’t know where [writing] comes from,” the retiree says. “You just get these ideas and words on paper, and it all comes together.”
The Midwest Has Museums Like No Other, from SPAM to Sock Monkeys
Museums aren’t always full of art and traditional history. Through these doors, you’ll learn the ins and outs of circuses, vinegar, dentistry, and more.
Museums aren’t always full of art and traditional history. Through these doors, you’ll learn the ins and outs of circuses, vinegar, dentistry, and more.
One Iowan’s Quest to Put Pie on the Big Screen
In 2009, the sudden death of her young husband, Marcus, sent her to Iowa in search of solace.
In 2009, the sudden death of her young husband, Marcus, sent her to Iowa in search of solace.
Designing the Future: Indigenous Camp Inspires Young Architects
hroughout the week, the teenagers set up (day) camp at Dunwoody College of Technology’s architecture studios.
hroughout the week, the teenagers set up (day) camp at Dunwoody College of Technology’s architecture studios.
How Parking Lots Became Pop-up Stages for Dance and Music
Over six years, Sioux Falls’s Headlights Theater gathered hundreds of community members for distinct performances—sparking joy and sharing a world of possibilities.
Over six years, Sioux Falls’s Headlights Theater gathered hundreds of community members for distinct performances—sparking joy and sharing a world of possibilities.
Creative Process and Identity Blend at This Summer Program for Teens
Trailblazing artist and professor Oscar Howe (1915-1983) paved the way for Native artists to challenge stereotypes, teaching at the university for over two decades.
Trailblazing artist and professor Oscar Howe (1915-1983) paved the way for Native artists to challenge stereotypes, teaching at the university for over two decades.
This Iowa Folk School Is Making Hot Metalworking Cool Again
The Lanesboro, Minnesota, artist started taking traditional courses in 2000, from cooking and rosemaling to knife-carving and skinnfell.
The Lanesboro, Minnesota, artist started taking traditional courses in 2000, from cooking and rosemaling to knife-carving and skinnfell.
Wash & Mosh: An Unlikely Home for All-Ages DIY Music
Once part of a chain scattered across the central Ohio region, the North High Street location is now the sole survivor.
Once part of a chain scattered across the central Ohio region, the North High Street location is now the sole survivor.
The ‘Prosthetic Guy’ Who Crafts Artful Appendages to Empower Patients
Oakland Orthopedic soon offered Harrier a job. Harrier has gone on to make an even bigger impact than the ones at the bottom of those staircases.
Oakland Orthopedic soon offered Harrier a job. Harrier has gone on to make an even bigger impact than the ones at the bottom of those staircases.
Scientist ‘Dr. Beetle’ Uses Art to Talk About Insect Ecology, Conservation
“I love insects in fashion; they’re often used [for] being pretty, but also scary,” she explains.
“I love insects in fashion; they’re often used [for] being pretty, but also scary,” she explains.
Finding Care, Community in the Circus Capital of the World (It’s in the Midwest!)
The ‘Greatest Amateur Show on Earth’ showcases circus acts with 200+ kids every year and has been for 65 years.
The ‘Greatest Amateur Show on Earth’ showcases circus acts with 200+ kids every year and has been for 65 years.
How Sign Is Transforming a Wisconsin Stage
In 2023, APT produced Romeo & Juliet, but with a twist: Actor Josh Castille played Romeo, and Robert Schleifer played Friar Lawrence—both deaf performers.
In 2023, APT produced Romeo & Juliet, but with a twist: Actor Josh Castille played Romeo, and Robert Schleifer played Friar Lawrence—both deaf performers.
Everyone Wins: Inside a Sioux Falls Gallery’s Art Lottery
Luckily, there are no steel cages or fight-to-death matches. Just lucky numbers.
Luckily, there are no steel cages or fight-to-death matches. Just lucky numbers.
Practicing the Art of Love, One Letter at a Time
The love letters took many forms, including messages to partners, departed family members, and even the town itself.
The love letters took many forms, including messages to partners, departed family members, and even the town itself.
Midwestern Reuse Stores Inspire Creativity and Sustainability
With over 100 “art thrift stores” across the U.S., the Midwest is home to nearly a quarter of them.
With over 100 “art thrift stores” across the U.S., the Midwest is home to nearly a quarter of them.
Homesteading 101 From a Survival Show Star, Inspired by a Book
Becket Athenaeum, a community library serving two small towns in Massachusetts’ Berkshires, has explored themes of coexistence and survival with its members for the last seven months.
Becket Athenaeum, a community library serving two small towns in Massachusetts’ Berkshires, has explored themes of coexistence and survival with its members for the last seven months.