One of six nonprofit United States Regional Arts Organizations, Arts Midwest’s history spans more than 35 years. This list details a few of our past programs and activities:
2021
- Folkefest : Deepening awareness of the Nordic traditions and heritage in the Upper Midwest through performances and workshops featuring international musicians.
2020
- United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund : A national recovery initiative helping under-resourced arts and culture organizations weather the COVID-19 crisis
- CARES Act Grants : COVID-19 relief funding distributed as part of the CARES act
- Creative Response Fund : Disbursing funds for 10 projects that will support artist-led creative healing
2019
- ArtsLab : Peer learning cohorts combining intensive retreats, virtual workshops, and one-on-one coaching to explore strategic concepts and develop healthy business models and cross-sector relationships.
2018
- Dessa in China : brought Midwestern musician Dessa to China for workshops and performances
2016
- Native American / China Exchange : brought Native American artists to China for workshops and performances
- Caravanserai: A place where cultures meet : toured Muslim artists across the U.S. for workshops and performances
2015
- Modern Spirit: The Art of George Morrison : touring exhibition honoring the legacy of an acclaimed Native American artist
2014
- NEA Jazz Masters Live and NEA Jazz Masters on Tour : supported national touring for Jazz artists
2013
- Identity and the American Landscape : cultural exchange program featuring work by Minnesota photographer Wing Young Huie
2012
- The Sum of Many Parts: 25 Quiltmakers from 21st-Century America : brought American quilts to venues across China
2010
- Shout Freedom! Photo League Selections from the Columbus Museum of Art : exhibition of 1930’s photography
- Stories of the Somali Diaspora : touring exhibition featuring the work of photographer Abdi Roble
Pre-2010
- ARRA Grants : grants distributed as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
- Russel Wright: Living with Good Design : touring exhibition of the industrial designer’s work