Checking in with Sheila Smith On Monday morning, we spoke with Sheila Smith, MCA’s executive director, about the week’s events and MCA’s mission. “The damage is a spectrum,” Smith said. “The worst one was Migizi. It’s just really terrible. The...
MCA Statement on the Murder of George Floyd Minnesota Citizens for the Arts is angered, appalled and outraged, like all of you, at the murder of George Floyd. We call for justice to be served for all those responsible. We also call for immediate...
Tuesday, June 2, Noon- 1PM The coronavirus has had a devastating effect on the arts and culture sector due to large gathering restrictions and the spread of the virus. As the arts and culture sector plans for re-opening museums, theaters...
(And Always Look for the Helpers) We have a few items of good news for you today. Minnesota Citizens for the Arts obtained a few changes to the Legacy Fund law that will be helpful to the Minnesota State Arts Board and Regional Arts Councils...
Arts are #1 Among Nonprofits Disrupted By Covid-19 A new study from the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits states that among nonprofits, the Arts sector is #1 in the level of disruption caused by the Covid-19 crisis:Nonprofit Activity Areas...
Minnesota Self Employed (Artists!) Now Eligible for Unemployment Insurance Quick Link Self-employed workers and contractors are typically not eligible for unemployment benefits. However, in this unprecedented crisis the State of Minnesota is...
Minnesota Arts Town Halls You are invited to a Minnesota Arts Town Hall to discuss the next phase of recovery and stability for the Minnesota arts community. We will be holding two of these events: one for individual artists and one for arts...
This is What We areAdvocating For This Week We, like you, have been reacting to the swiftly changing environment for the arts in Minnesota and the nation with a combination of alarm and resolve. Events have moved so quickly that new issues seem...
We Are United Dear Minnesota’s Arts Community: Minnesotans are known for working hard, for being generous, and for pulling together in times of crisis. That spirit has never been more present than in this unprecedented and challenging moment. As...
YES, IT’S PART 3:HELPFUL COVID-19 GRANTS+ RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS AND ARTS NONPROFITS IN MN Here’s another round of COVID-19 resources for artists and arts organizations: New Artist Survey! National Endowment for the...
I sent out the list of grants available to the arts yesterday a bunch more have hit my inbox. Here are the links: The situation created by the coronavirus crisis is fast moving and confusing. You know that there are opportunities for help...
The situation created by the coronavirus crisis is fast moving and confusing. You know that there are opportunities for help for both artists and arts nonprofits, but how do you wade through it all? Here are the best centralized resources for...
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