Cultivating Solidarity and Sustainability in Central Minnesota
Rural communities are often misunderstood and underserved. Organizations like the Region Five Development Commission (R5DC) exist to fill...
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Long Islanders Explore Identity & Connection Through NEA Big Read
Using Joy Harjo’s poetry collection An American Sunrise as a starting point, Long Island community members dove into activities exploring...
Not Just Any Kitchen: Sharing Knowledge at Sitting Bull Visitor Center
A space is truly of the community when it is shaped by the needs of the people it serves. The Sitting Bull Visitor Center in Fort Yates,...
80/35 Powers Des Moines Music
What do Japanese Breakfast, a breakdancing crew, and a Des Moines-themed board game have in common? You could’ve found them all at this...
In Smalltown Sisseton, Art is a Connector
Sisseton, South Dakota is a unique place—a rural town of about 2,400 with a persisting art scene that aims to bridge a historically...
4Ground Festival Connects People, Land, and Histories
With the inaugural 4Ground Midwest Land Art Biennial , Franconia Sculpture Park is reaching its arms beyond its own grounds for a multi-...
In Rushville, Indiana, Art is Welcoming New Futures
In this rural city, repurposed spaces, creative art projects, and touring international artists are bringing new energy to a community that...
Iowa and Israel Ignite “One Spirit” Through Collaborative Music Video
Amidst times of uncertainty and chaos, an unexpected musical connection creates cross-cultural unification. Members of Iowa State’s Lyrica...
When Elders Speak: Oral Histories of the Inner City Arts Council
As a child, Milwaukee artist DeMar Walker was captivated by a mural on the side of a building: the former home of an organization called...
See the Sights of Southern Illinois
Eager to step outside of Chicago and experience more creativity in rural Illinois? Join travel writer Meena Thiruvengadam for a road trip...