Arts Midwest is excited to announce a new award opportunity for individuals across our region. The Peter Capell Award for Midwestern Creativity & Entrepreneurship celebrates Midwesterners whose work demonstrates entrepreneurial thinking and business acumen in the creative sector.

Peter Capell served on the Arts Midwest Board of Directors for 23 years and served as Board Chair from 2012 until 2021. During his time as Chair, he led Arts Midwest through the creation and launch of new national programs like Creating Connection; the development of Arts Midwest’s first major giving campaign; and a founder leadership transition.

In honor of these contributions to Arts Midwest, Arts Midwest’s Board of Directors has established the Peter Capell Award for Midwestern Creativity & Entrepreneurship.

About the Award

    • The award will run for nine consecutive years.
    • Each year, it will recognize an individual located in each of Arts Midwest’s nine member states and the Native nations that share that geography.
    • Award recipients will receive a $2,500 unrestricted cash award.
    • The 2022 award will recognize an individual from the state of Illinois.
    • Learn more, review the award guidelines, and submit a nomination here.
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