Learn More Partner Connect Agenda National Arts Action Summit April 4-9, 2021 Still considering whether or not you should attend the virtual 2021 National Arts Action Summit, the largest national arts advocacy collaboration? Here are five reasons why you should register today: Thanks to...
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Category Archives: Arts Advocacy
ARTS ACTION WEEK!
Posted by SMACVIRTUAL ARTS ACTION WEEK: DAY ONE IS DONE! You can still participate! Register now at www.artsMN.org to join online events and zoom meetings with legislators, and/or Contact your legislator now at: Virtual Arts Advocacy Week: Ask Legislators to Protect Arts Funding THE RALLY: Wow! Wow! Arts Action Week kicked off this...
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Creative Minnesota Local Economic Studies
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Attention cities, counties, or organizations expressing interest in conducting a study! In addition to the long-term benefits such as policy and funding shifts that result from learning about a study’s findings, the report on economic impacts might be more important than ever this year since they will be based on...
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Practical artist-created toolkits to spark change and stories to inspire connection
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Have you heard about the Creative Exchange powered by Springboard for the Arts? Creative Exchange provides access practical artist-created toolkits to spark change and stories to inspire connection; is is a platform for sharing artful ideas for stronger communities, and is the national program of Springboard for the Arts. They...
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Handbook for Artists Working in Community
Posted by SMACAre you an artist working within the community, or do would you like to be? Springboard for the Arts has created a handbook for you! There’s a lot of useful and rich exercises for you as an artist and also exercises to facilitate conversations with the communities you want to...
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Arts Action Week!
Posted by SMACSIGN UP FOR ARTS ADVOCACY WEEK HERE MCA is committed to the safety and wellness of our arts community, so MCA has turned Arts Advocacy Day into a VIRTUAL ARTS ADVOCACY WEEK. We are all practicing social distancing (something that comes naturally to most Minnesotans) but that doesn’t mean we can’t advocate for the...
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Springboard for the Arts Handbook for Artists working in Community & Workshops
Posted by SMACArtists Working in Community Workshops Since the Handbook for Artists Working in Community was launched in August 2020, it has been downloaded over 2,000 times by artists and leaders around the country. We’re excited that it’s had such a great reception and that it’s being put into practice! On Saturday, January 9, join...
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MN Council of Nonprofits 2021 Greater Minnesota Session Lineup with the Governor’s Office
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As the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits continue to advocate for the sector, consider joining them for their 2021 Greater Minnesota Session Lineup, where nonprofits will get the opportunity to connect and hear directly from the Governor’s office, and legislative caucus leaders as they share their priorities for the upcoming session. First-ever Greater Minnesota...
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Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Director to retire
Posted by SMACFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MINNESOTA CITIZENS FOR THE ARTS DIRECTOR TO RETIRE Sheila Smith steps down from statewide arts advocacy group after 25 years of leadership MINNEAPOLIS — December 29, 2020 — Sheila Smith, executive director of Minnesota Citizens for the Arts (MCA), announces her retirement from the organization, after 25 years. She will...
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COVID Relief for Nonprofit Arts
Posted by SMACGREAT NEWS: **COVID RELIEF FOR NONPROFIT ARTS** PASSED AT THE STATE LEVEL Contact Your County Commissioner Now About State Grant Support for Arts Nonprofits! MINNESOTA STATE SUPPORT FOR ARTS NONPROFITS Through the work of MCA lobbyist Larry Redmond, the Covid relief bill passed last week by the state legislature and signed by the...
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