Big Read Artist Reception

Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply curious, meet the talented artists behind the 2025 NEA Big Read Exhibit at the Artist Reception. Awards for Best in Show and People’s Choice will be presented. Refreshments will be served. 

This program is supported by the National Endowment of the Arts. The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read—a partnership with Arts Midwest—broadens our understanding of our world, our neighbors, and ourselves through the power of a shared reading experience. Showcasing a diverse range of themes, voices, and perspectives, the NEA Big Read aims to inspire meaningful conversations, artistic responses, and new discoveries and connections in each community. Learn more about the NEA Big Read at www.arts.gov/initiatives/nea-big-read.