Arts Midwest

With artistry, honesty, and a lot of courage, veterans in rural Illinois and Grammy-nominated musicians transform personal stories into powerful songs.

Songwriting Retreats Bring Healing and Connection to Veterans in Rural Illinois For three years and counting, Heyworth residents have hosted retreats through Freedom Sings USA, a national nonprofit based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, that connects professional songwriters with military veterans.

The Northfield Arts Guild’s newest studio space is proving how effective—and necessary—city and artist partnerships can be.

Minnesota City Turns Vacant Office Into Affordable Art Studios