View pdf of press release by clicking here The Jackson Center for the Arts, in collaboration with several Jackson area organizations, is pleased to announce the dedication of the first of four Interactive Art Murals in Jackson, MN. This three panel mural is located on the north side of the...
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Category Archives: Arts Advocacy
Americans for the Arts Annual Convention
Posted by SMACHome | Register | Membership As we reemerge and rebuild from the pandemic, local and state arts leaders are examining and questioning their work and policies. The year ahead presents the opportunity and necessity for change as the arts and culture sector grapples with...
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2021 American for the Arts Annual Convention
Posted by SMACHome | Register | Scholarships Join Us for the 2021 Annual Convention! Building an Equitable Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Together Annual Convention is our opportunity as an arts field to gather and explore what is most pressing in this moment. As we begin to...
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Americans for the Arts 2021 : National Arts Action
Posted by SMACAmericans for the Arts 2021 : National Arts Action Call To Action During the week of April 12 – 16, 2021, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts will be hosting meetings with each member of the Minnesota Congressional delegation and you, our arts advocates, to seek U.S. Congressional support 13 core...
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Virtual National Arts Action Summit
Posted by SMACLearn 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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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
Posted by SMAC
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
Posted by SMAC
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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