North Dakota is calling: It wants you to break up with the notion that high-quality, professional art is only for the coasts—and the cities.
What’s at Stake if Federal Funding for Museums and Libraries Disappears
A new White House Executive Order calls for eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
A new White House Executive Order calls for eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Chicago’s Hidden History of Puppetry
Though it ran for just five years, its impact endured as the impetus for the Little Theatre Movement of the 1910’s and 20’s.
Though it ran for just five years, its impact endured as the impetus for the Little Theatre Movement of the 1910’s and 20’s.
Ohioans Are Turning Water Pollution Into Oil Paints
A branch of the U.S. Department of the Interior partially funds the project, which starts with extracting stream pollution and ends with filling paint tubes.
A branch of the U.S. Department of the Interior partially funds the project, which starts with extracting stream pollution and ends with filling paint tubes.
Is Anybody Out There? Tips for Reaching Rural Audiences
While urban and rural marketing share many similarities, rural areas offer unique opportunities for success. In tight-knit communities, word-of-mouth and trust often hold more influence than traditional marketing strategies.
While urban and rural marketing share many similarities, rural areas offer unique opportunities for success. In tight-knit communities, word-of-mouth and trust often hold more influence than traditional marketing strategies.
Striking Documentary Brings Native Nation’s Pipeline Resistance to National Stage
The independent documentary, directed by Mary Mazzio and released in March, drew in masses of its own. AMC Theatres put it up on select big screens across the United States.
The independent documentary, directed by Mary Mazzio and released in March, drew in masses of its own. AMC Theatres put it up on select big screens across the United States.
This School’s Student Population Is 230 … Plus a Chicken Flock
With the help of a USDA grant, Bethany Christian Schools has grown its farm-to-school (rather, farm-at-school) program to include a greenhouse, garden beds, a 13-head chicken coop, and pear trees.
With the help of a USDA grant, Bethany Christian Schools has grown its farm-to-school (rather, farm-at-school) program to include a greenhouse, garden beds, a 13-head chicken coop, and pear trees.
Filipino Chefs Share Flavors of Home in North Dakota
Meet the three Filipino food makers shaping the perception and reception of Filipino cuisine in North Dakota.
Meet the three Filipino food makers shaping the perception and reception of Filipino cuisine in North Dakota.
Game Time: Reviving the Ojibwe Way With Dice and Cards
Launching a year and a half ago, the three-person business is trying to bolster Ojibwe language and culture in the Midwest—in a fun, accessible (not to mention, effective) way.
Launching a year and a half ago, the three-person business is trying to bolster Ojibwe language and culture in the Midwest—in a fun, accessible (not to mention, effective) way.
Detroit Neighborhood Plagued by Air Pollution Uses Art to Reclaim Space
Despite its foreboding presence, residents like sisters Kim and Rhonda Theus are finding intentional ways to erect beauty.
Despite its foreboding presence, residents like sisters Kim and Rhonda Theus are finding intentional ways to erect beauty.
A Mural Process Shaped By, For, and With the Community
The Mural On The Wall team works closely with community members from finding locations to generating imagery, themes, and content.
The Mural On The Wall team works closely with community members from finding locations to generating imagery, themes, and content.
Once the ‘Jazz Corridor of the Midwest,’ Akron Is Cementing Its Place in Jazz Culture
After the impacts of dwindling industry and a failed highway project, jazz is seeing a revival with help from local musicians, students and university.
After the impacts of dwindling industry and a failed highway project, jazz is seeing a revival with help from local musicians, students and university.
How to Implement a Four-Day Work Week at Your Organization
A roadmap for transitioning your organization to a four-day work week, drawing insights from Arts Midwest’s experience implementing this model in 2022.
A roadmap for transitioning your organization to a four-day work week, drawing insights from Arts Midwest’s experience implementing this model in 2022.
Rural Libraries Connect the Heartland, One Book Chat at a Time
Sarah Smarsh's 2018 memoir Heartland, a book about rural issues, was discussed in rural communities across South Dakota.
Sarah Smarsh’s 2018 memoir Heartland, a book about rural issues, was discussed in rural communities across South Dakota.
The Plant Musician
Tom Wall is a West Michigan rock star who uses plants as bandmates. He uses a device to harness the electricity in plants, which then turns those impulses into musical notes. Tom insists the plants are talking to us through the music. But can they really do that?
Tom Wall is a West Michigan rock star who uses plants as bandmates. He uses a device to harness the electricity in plants, which then turns those impulses into musical notes. Tom insists the plants are talking to us through the music. But can they really do that?
Beyond Reservation Dogs, Mato Wayuhi Shares His Ever-Evolving Artistic Adventures
The Oglala Lakota artist from South Dakota has been touring the country, while connecting back with his roots through community events and music festivals in the state.
The Oglala Lakota artist from South Dakota has been touring the country, while connecting back with his roots through community events and music festivals in the state.