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AMIDST is a digital + print magazine, where the Midwest meets art, beauty, culture, design, fashion, film, music, and photography while cultivating connections amidst creatives of the Midwest.
A heartfelt Q&A with , the producer of “The Last American Bar,” a groundbreaking docu-series and exploring the evolving identities of gay men. ✨
Discover how this bar became a sanctuary and community for so many, and unravel the stories that resonate across generations. ✨
Don’t miss this intimate journey into personal histories and shared experiences! Streaming now on Outtv ✨
Double the excitement! ✨
Midwest creative, Andre Wright, takes the stage as a keynote speaker at EntreFES on Friday, igniting entrepreneurial passion. ✨
Did you know that Andre was our very FIRST speaker in the AMIDST Creatives community? Featured in our debut print issue, Andre’s insights transcend the boundaries of fashion, activism, design and beyond. ✨
Join the AMIDST Creatives community for a special event and virtual viewing of ‘Humanize my Hoodie’ and insights from our first session with Andre. Available on Wednesday, June 19th, visit amidstcreatives.com to register. ✨
Did you know that Entrefest was a major support in the early days of AMIDST? ✨
From resources such as to assist with our printing costs to speaking opportunities and creative sharing, Entrefest has played a key role in our success. ✨
Discover the heartbeat of innovation at EntreFEST ✨
Join us for two days of entrepreneurial inspiration and collaboration. ✨
For more details go to entrefest.com ✨
Are you a creative looking to stay productive this spring season? ✨
Check out our LIVE virtual Creative Coworking! It’s the perfect combination of community, support and dedicated work time.
Each week we start with Midwest musician, to inspire and start off our time together!
Head over to amidstcreatives.com to join!✨
The Elements of AMIDST ✨
Emitting rich notes of cashmere, black currant, and dark plum, balanced with the freshness of juniper and sea salt along with the warmth of to***co and the sensuality of white patchouli AMIDST Signature has an element for everyone. ✨
Which element are you? Find out today at amidstmagazine.com. ✨
Introducing the AMIDST Signature Candle ✨
Similar to our oil based roll-on fragrance, AMIDST has created a sensational candle to carry our signature scent. ✨
Formulated from an array of unique scents, including dark plum, black currant, juniper and Cuban to***co, our candle has been hand-poured and crafted right in the Midwest. This aromatic candle allows the AMIDST experience to extend beyond the magazine and into your home. ✨
Continue on the AMIDST experience with the AMIDST Signature Candle. Now available at amidstmagazine.com (http://amidstmagazine.com) and select Midwest stockists.
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Midwest Musician Shuffle ✨
Embrace the sounds that define our region and discover the hidden gems waiting to be heard with our Spotify playlist. ✨
Some featured artists:
Sophie Coyote, Illinois, ✨
Jack Dregne, Illinois, .dregne ✨
Sara Routh, Iowa, ✨
Sarah Lentinii, ✨
Little Man, Minnesota, ✨
Brion Bowman, Illinois/Iowa, ✨
Little Scream, ✨
Lily Stella Maris, Illinois, ✨
Jody McGill, Illinois, ✨
Daniel the Violinist, Minnesota, ✨
Be Creative. Be Midwest. Be AMIDST ✨
Ways to Be AMIDST
✨ Join our creative community! With over 200 artists, makers and creatives with a Midwest connection, it’s the best place to Be AMIDST.
✨ Share your work! Do have a blog, photography, podcast or other creatives works you’d like to share with our audience? Submit to [email protected].
✨Attend our weekly virtual creative coworking. Use this time to start your week out in a productive and creative way!
Iowa’s movie magic takes center stage at ✨
Don’t miss out on the final reel as they showcase 6 films filled with local talent at 3:15 at the Five Flags Theater. ✨
Today is the screening of Fineflick Film Fest at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival! ✨
The film follows the story of a young inexperienced director as he navigates the production of a prestigious film festival after his mother’s untimely injury. ✨
Creatives within the AMIDST community participated in various roles during production, as crew, extras and more during filming. A special shoutout to our AMIDST co-founder , who served as the pilot’s Costume Designer. ✨
Come join us as we celebrate the screening of this production at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival at 4:00, with a Creatives Meetup shortly after. ✨
AMIDST is following the progress of cinema at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival. ✨
Each film tells a story, ranging from passion to perseverance. From April 24-28, the city of Dubuque, Iowa becomes a hub of cinematic magic, showcasing the best and brightest ✨
has officially kicked off! As LookBook sponsor and producer, has a sneak peek LookBook, featuring shows for each day. Stay tuned for specialty LookBooks for each show at amidstmagazine.com/fwmn, producer, designer + model interviews and a one stop shop for all things Fashion Week MN!
Are you attending any Fashion Week MN shows?
Pantone but make it Fashion Week Minnesota ✨
Here is a unique snapshot into the colors that make up Fashion Week Minnesota. ✨
Stay tuned as AMIDST brings you exclusive coverage throughout the week, capturing every designer showcase, runway walk and trend-setting moment. ✨
First up:
REPURPOSED RED (Citizen T) ✨
April 11th at 6 PM
SAFFRON IN PARIS (I AM Fabulous) ✨
April 14th at 11 AM
LASTING LAVENDER (Into the Studio) ✨
April 16th at 6 PM
AURA ORO (Golden Era) ✨
April 17th at 6 PM
EMERALD ENERGY (Man Down) ✨
April 18th at 6 PM
DAUGHTER OF PEARL (La Rotonde) ✨
April 19th at 6 PM
OVER THE RAINBOW (Evolve) ✨
April 20th at 6:30 PM
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Start the new month off strong with our weekly virtual coworking sessions. ✨
Join us every Monday at 10 AM CT! Get focused, stay accountable, and achieve your goals with us. Bring your projects and favorite drink. We’ll kick off with a quick hello and some live music performed by before diving into work mode. ✨
Creative Coworking. Professional Opportunities. Collaborative Members. ✨
Unlock a world of creativity and elevate your craft through the benefits of AMIDST Creatives. Join our community today at amidstcreatives.com. ✨
Be AMIDST.
Be a part of our collaborative community and publication where the Midwest meets art, culture and creativity; expanding the definition of the Midwest experience.
Our online community and digital resource () is a space for Midwest creatives to explore their artistic identity, develop meaningful connections, support one another, and collaborate across creative disciplines. To learn from one another in a supportive environment with artists, creatives, and makers from all across the Midwest.✨
How do I become a member? To become a member, visit amidstcreatives.com and click Request to Join. Complete the short form answering the questions to the fullest of your ability. Once completed, you will receive an invite email and you can begin immersing yourself in the creative atmosphere that is AMIDST. ✨
Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day. Here are a few ways you can celebrate and support businesses and creatives across the Midwest! ✨
check them out:
@ horizonlinecoffee
@ galenabakehouse
Explore.
That is the theme for our AMIDST January Friendly Artist Hangout tonight from 6p-7p.
We have many new and interested creatives across disciplines joining our growing community and we wanted to take the time for Open House style session where we explore the AMIDST community, opportunities within AMIDST magazine and upcoming collaborations throughout the Midwest. We have contract opportunities, calls for proposals and many more exciting things to share!
Click the link in bio to RSVP and invite others to attend as well! We can't wait to see you tonight!
- Jessica () + Carolyn (.enterprises), Cofounders of AMIDST
AMIDST Creatives of the Midwest is an online community and digital resource founded by AMIDST magazine. We bring together Creatives of the Midwest to develop meaningful connections, explore artistic identity, support community over competition, and collaborate across creative disciplines in the Midwest.
Happy Community Manager Appreciation Day! ✨
We’ve been a little quiet since the beginning of the year but we are so excited for all of the things to come in 2023! ✨
We wanted to take today (Community Manager Appreciation Day) to recognize our wonderful Community Manager + Host + Builder, Carolyn Zick (.enterprises). Without her, AMIDST Creatives would not be what it has grown to and we can't wait to share what we having coming for the community in the upcoming months.Make sure you wish Carolyn a Happy Community Manager's Day! ✨
To join the AMIDST Creatives of the Midwest free online community (), visit amidstcreatives.com or click the link in bio. ✨
Join AMIDST Creatives of the Midwest () for a discussion with Midwest writer + creative, Michelle Marie, co-author of Personal Heart Power: Transforming to a Love-Focused Life! ✨
"I think this book is for the dreamers, the searchers, the wanderers, and all those who are seeking to lead the most love-filled life. It’s written for people who have not found their roadmap for the exciting, long, and winding road they are on. As Grace and I began writing this book, we realized we wanted it to be a framework for others to lead a love-focused life, a way to determine which route to take when looking at the many paths life offers. Once learned, this framework can be an ongoing support. For us this also meant adding tools that would support the practice of living out a love-focused life in relationship to your Personal Heart Power. “ - Michelle Marie, co-author of ✨
Our community is free to join and available to all artists and creatives with a Midwest connection.
www.amidstcreatives.com ✨
AMIDST is compiling a list of Midwest based small businesses, products and services to support and connect with! ✨
Share your favorite Midwest creators and artisans to be included in an upcoming article by tagging them below! ✨
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Collaboration, slow fashion, and overcoming obstacles on your creative journey - Xochil Hererra Scheer The Chicago Pattern Maker, has so much to share with us.
Join AMIDST Creatives Live tomorrow at 10am Central Time to hear from Xochil Hererra Scheer about her work as a professional freelance pattern maker and product developer.
Send a DM or join our free community for Midwest Creatives to get the Zoom link for the live conversation with Xochil:
https://www.amidstcreatives.com/
LIVE with Xochil Herrera Scheer, The Chicago Pattern Maker
You Are Invited! ✨
As we continue to grow and create community across the Midwest, we try to support opportunities for true connections. ✨
One of those ways is by hosting the Friendly Artist Hangout, happening tonight at 7p CT. All Midwest creatives are welcome to attend, including the multi-hyphenate ones. Join the AMIDST Creatives of the Midwest online community to attend at no cost. ✨
www.amidstcreatives.com
Where the Midwest meets…
✨Art
✨Beauty
✨Culture
✨Design
✨Fashion
✨Film
✨Music
✨Photography
… and so much more.
AMIDST is joining artists and creatives from throughout Iowa at the Iowa Arts Summit ()! ✨
We had the opportunity to speak on ‘Reducing Barriers for Creative Entrepreneurs’ during the morning session. ✨
What is a barrier that you find as an artist and creative? Share with us! ✨
Where the Midwest meets art, beauty, culture, design, fashion, film, music, photography… AMIDST. ✨
https://www.amidstmagazine.com/read
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AMIDST Presents: A Conversation with Alexander Denning ALEXANDER THE GREAT] ✨
Join AMIDST Creatives of the Midwest (AMIDST Creatives]) for a LIVE conversation with Alexander Denning (ALEXANDER THE GREAT]) on August 2nd at 10am. Link in bio.✨
Alexander the Great, (aka: Alexander Denning) born & raised in Central California but now living in the Midwest, has remained in the spotlight ever since his pursuit as a semi-professional skateboarder during his youth. Following a promising career in the sport, ATG soon began to attract the attention of various companies interested in sponsorships, as well as radio, television, newspaper, & magazine publication spotlights. He traveled the U.S. competing nationally up to the age of 17.
A few poor choices in later years would inevitably lead to various jail stays, felony convictions, & being handed down a 98 month prison sentence stemming from attempted murder charges. It wouldn’t be more than a year after his release from prison that ATG began to find himself rising quickly within the fashion & film industry; walking in New York Fashion Week, securing various publications, & even booking his first acting role of that of a prisoner.
With a deep rooted desire in becoming a leading voice of change within his community, he has worked alongside local advocates in helping to build & strengthen his community ties; while creating a variety of charity fashion shows, events, & movements to alleviate communal problems.
Through his brand, ATG TV, & with the help of his team, ATG continues to reach further through a message of hope, health, & inspiration in living to your full potential.
ATG’s current projects include: his forthcoming memoir, titled, ‘Another 2nd Chance’; that follows his up & downs from skateboarding, incarceration, to his reentry into society. As well as, working alongside a digital media company in producing an upcoming documentary on his life story.
Join the AMIDST Creatives of the Midwest (AMIDST Creatives]) to be part of the conversation. ✨
Community comes in all shapes and sizes. At AMIDST, our goal is to connect with artists and creatives with a Midwest connection. We promote community over competition and even have a space dedicated to collaborating with other Midwest creatives. ✨
Join our community, AMIDST Creatives of the Midwest (), to connect with other Midwest creatives, network and be inspired! Did we mention tonight is our monthly Friendly Artist hangout? ✨
Visit our link (in bio) to check out our free general membership and be part of tonight’s conversation! Our only requirement? Be your Midwest creative self. ✨
Hangout with AMIDST Creatives of the Midwest ()!✨
You are invited to our third Friendly Artist Hangout, along with our growing community of creatives. This virtual networking session will be held via Zoom on Tuesday July 26 at 7pm CST. ✨
We will network, get to know one another better, and join in a guided discussion to generate connection of our Midwest creative spaces. Visit www.amidstcreatives.com to create your profile and join this event!✨
AMIDST is excited to have Nastasya Rose (), energy & mental expert and founder of Vive () as our speaker this month in our AMIDST Creatives community ()!✨
Join us today at 9a CT for a conversation on the topic “Why It’s Scary to Live Your Passion as a Career” along with ways to set boundaries, avoid triggers and more. Link in bio under Join The Community, general membership is free. ✨
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Nastasya Rose is the Founder & Master Coach of VIVE, and alternative mental health practice for creators, entrepreneurs and celebrities founded 2010. She is a Board Certified Professional Coach and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner running the vision of her practice since it first came to her at 14 years old after her mother’s mental illness diagnosis.
After surviving her own trauma experiences, she wanted to run her own alternative mental health practice where she can connect with her clients in ways not provided in the health care and mental health industries.
She's known for her Rock the Detox™ coaching services, including her signature award winning program, Rock the Energy Detox™ where she aids her clients to succeed in igniting their visions to successful $50k+ launches while keeping their energy and mental health first. She’s also relaunched her signature Rock the Breakthrough™ membership, a premium membership where her clients can go to practice their leadership and clarity in their vision to have the best safe space for their visions to thrive in the ways they want them to.
Asides from these platforms, Nastasya Rose coaches celebrities, entrepreneurs, & C-Suite Executives 1:1 in full confidentiality. She’s also been able to evolve into corporate contracts with addiction center franchises and health care practices to aid their patients in the best of success with their treatment plans for better mental health.
To learn more about her company VIVE, feel free to visit her site at whyvive.com.
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Collaboration, slow fashion, and overcoming obstacles on your creative journey - Xochil Hererra Scheer The Chicago Pattern Maker, has so much to share with us. Join AMIDST Creatives Live tomorrow at 10am Central Time to hear from Xochil Hererra Scheer about her work as a professional freelance pattern maker and product developer. Send a DM or join our free community for Midwest Creatives to get the Zoom link for the live conversation with Xochil: https://www.amidstcreatives.com/ LIVE with Xochil Herrera Scheer, The Chicago Pattern Maker
Meet Megan Zwack, the designer of the @drzwack fashion brand. She met with AMIDST lead editor Jessica Pfohl Paisley to discuss inspiration, creative expression, and more. Experience Dr. Zwack's Condor Collection on AMIDST digital. Get a 7 day free trial here: https://www.amidstmagazine.com/subscribetoamidst
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