Infographic map of Midwest arts fundingfrom @arts_midwest

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$1.88 per person. That's the average of what states invested in the arts this year. But averages hide a lot. In the Midwest, the real numbers range from $0.20 to $7.85, including #1 in the nation (Minnesota) and #48 (Wisconsin). Nationally, legislative appropriations to state arts agencies totaled $646 million in FY2026, a 5.9% decrease from last year. And most concerning, population growth and inflation have reduced the real value of arts support over 25 years. When converted to 2001 dollars, FY2026’s per capita funding of $1.88 equals just $1.04. Compared to $1.57 in 2001, that means a real decline of 34%. Swipe to see what's at stake when state arts funding drops. Or, check out our full analysis of new data from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies at the link in our bio.

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  EYE ON FUNDING What Does Your State Invest in the Arts? 2026 Public Funding in the Midwest, By the Numbers

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  $1.64

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  $1.55

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  $7.85

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  $0.45

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  $0.20

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  $1.68

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  $1.08

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  $0.47

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  $2.25

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  Per capita state funding for arts and culture in fiscal year 2026, via the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies

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  Arts Midwest