Grants, Funding, and Partnerships

• Arts Midwest funding is available for performances in the region through Arts Midwest Touring Fund.
• Funding is a available for theater companies presenting the works of William Shakespeare through Shakespeare in American Communities
• Libraries and non-profit organizations may access funding for literary programs through NEA Big Read
• Scholarships are available to attend the Arts Midwest Conference.
• Organizations looking to partner with Arts Midwest to present international artists in their communities may be eligible to participate in Arts Midwest World Fest or Arts Midwest Folkefest

Finding Artists

• The Arts Midwest Conference is the preeminent performing arts booking and education conference in the Midwest.
• State arts agencies often have rosters and registries for listing artists in their states.

Professional Development

• Professional development is available annually at the Arts Midwest Conference.
• ArtsLab has resources for learning about topics in arts management.
• Learn more about research based ways to improve your communications with Creating Connection.

Accessibility Resources

• The Arts Midwest Accessibility Center links to many useful tools and resources for accessibility planning and implementation.