Arts Midwest AI policy
Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026
In short
For the Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities and the NEA Big Read, Arts Midwest allows AI for editing or proofreading narratives, discourages fully AI-generated narratives, and does not allow AI-generated artwork. The NEA Big Read application asks whether and how AI was used.
For applicants
- For the Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities, applicants may use AI to edit or proofread narratives. Arts Midwest discourages fully AI-generated narratives and expects applicants to check AI content for inaccuracies.[1]
- The NEA Big Read application asks applicants whether they used AI to complete the application and, if so, how.[2]
- Arts Midwest does not allow AI-generated artwork to be submitted as part of an application.[1][2]
Sources
- [1]Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities FAQ
Arts Midwest
“Applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to edit or proofread application or report narratives. We discourage the use of AI to fully generate narratives and expect applicants to review any AI-generated content for inaccuracies or hallucinations. Arts Midwest does not allow AI-generated artwork to be submitted as part of an application.”
- [2]National Endowment for the Arts Big Read
Arts Midwest
“Did you use AI to help you complete your application? If yes, please describe how you used AI. Applicants may use AI in editing or proofreading narratives. Arts Midwest does not allow AI-generated artwork to be submitted as part of an application.”
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