Arts Midwest is committed to Midwestern communities, large and small, through grantmaking, creative programming, and leadership training.

Current Programs & Activities

• ArtsLab : leadership training for arts organizations

• Conference : performing arts booking and education conference

• Creating Connection : making creativity and art part of everyday life

• Folkefest : Nordic musicians in Midwestern towns

• National Endowment for the Arts Big Read : national community reading program

• Shakespeare in American Communities : bringing Shakespeare to young audiences

• Touring Fund : support for performing arts activities across the Midwest

• We the Many : rural Midwestern artist residencies

• World Fest : Midwest residencies with global musicians