Arts Midwest is now accepting applications for the Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities! This $3,000 award supports accessibility in the arts and celebrates the work of disabled Midwestern visual artists.
What is it? The Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities is a $3,000 award that recognizes disabled visual artists in our region, celebrates their efforts, and encourages their future work.
Who can apply? Arts Midwest invites mid-career 2D and 3D visual artists with disabilities to apply for this award.
Where? Applicants must live in the Arts Midwest region of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and the Native Nations that share this geography.
When to apply? Applications close at 11:59 pm CST on July 10, 2025, with awardees notified in August 2025.
https://artsmidwest.org/get-support/midwest-award-for-artists-with-disabilities/