Artists 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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Category Archives: Arts Advocacy
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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Springboard for the Arts: “Imagining the Future of Artists as Economic Developers”
Posted by SMACOn November 13th Springboard for the Arts hosted “From the Field”, the first segment in a virtual interview series from rural artists and rural community engagers. Guest speakers were Jack Forinash and Em Johnson from Blue Sky Center, the interview was hosted by Drew Digby. The topic was “Imagining the Future...
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Message from MN Citizens for the Arts
Posted by SMACCONTACT YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS TODAY! The U.S. House has now passed two COVID-19 relief bills that have seen no viable action in the U.S. Senate. In last 24 hours, there has been renewed bipartisan negotiations on Capitol Hill that some relief may be passed in the next several days,...
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From the Field: Conversations on the Future by Rural Artists
Posted by SMACSpringboard for the Arts Announces “From the Field” From the Field is Springboard for the Arts’ new virtual conversation series that brings together artists who are reimagining the future of rural America. These artist-to-artist talks will explore rural-specific topics such as COVID response and recovery, equity and justice, food systems and...
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Artists Sunday after Small Business Saturday, November 29
Posted by SMACOpportunity: Artist Sunday! November 29th, the weekend of Small Business Saturday. https://artistssunday.com/ Participation is free for artists, economic development agencies and non-profit orgs...
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Joy to the Polls
Posted by SMACNovember 3: Musicians across the country are organizing to bring Joy to the Polls! This nonpartisan effort is designed to diffuse tension by using music to unite us at the polls. With help from Live Nation, they are organizing artists and musicians to provide concerts at highly trafficked polling sites around...
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Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Seeks Board Members & Save the Date for Arts Advocacy Day!
Posted by SMACMCA Seeking New Board Members Deadline Nov. 13, 2020 Nominations for MCA’s Board Now Open. Minnesota Citizens for the Arts is looking to add four new members to our Board of Trustees from the State of Minnesota. Terms begin December, 2020 and will last for two years. What makes the...
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