Save Our Stages Update The Save Our Stages Act was signed into law as part of the omnibus funding bill on Dec. 27, 2020. Given months-long delays from the Small Business Administration (SBA) in launching this program and disbursing the grants...
MCA is currently accepting applications for its Board of Directors with a deadline of Friday, October 15th. Terms begin November 2021 and will last for two years. What makes the arts strong in Minnesota? We have great, talented artists. We have...
Minnesota Citizens for the Arts is pleased to announce the winning artwork for our MCA Award at the MN State Fair! The decision was not an easy one, as the incredible artistic talent from across the state was on full display. The winning piece is...
Transformative marketer, inclusivity driver and arts enthusiast joins arts advocacy organization — from Rosedale Center MINNEAPOLIS — July 14, 2021 — Arts advocacy organization Minnesota Citizens for the Arts (MCA) announces the hire of...
As we wind down the final hours of the Minnesota Legislature’s first special session of 2021, I am pleased to tell you arts funding for the Minnesota State Arts Board and Regional Arts Council system is protected! The Omnibus...
Good morning, advocates, Alan Brown of WolfBrown has published a new Audience Outlook Monitor study on people’s readiness to return to in-person performances and events. Click here to watch the video and download the slides. Overall...
Dear Minnesota Arts Advocates, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts (MCA) joins our community and the world in a deep breath of relief following the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. Even with this important ruling by a jury...
Happy Friday Afternoon! On behalf of Minnesota Citizens for the Arts (MCA), I invite you to join us for a virtual political update and town hall meeting for Minnesota arts groups. Pre-registration is required. You are invited to a...
We need your (virtual) voice for the arts at the U.S. Capitol! Please join MCA and our national partner, Americans for the Arts (AFTA), for this year’s National Arts Action Summit (April 4-9, 2021). You may attend as few or as many of the...
Greetings! Americans for the Arts Action Fund has been tracking the implementation of the Shuttered Venues Operator Grants (SVOG) and shared an update this week. This post provides new information on the Congressional fix...
Thank You and Farewell:A Letter from Our Executive Director The last twenty-five years at MCA have been a time of great excitement and growth. When I joined in 1996, I had no idea I’d be with MCA for 25 years. What we have accomplished together...
Thank you, Arts Advocates! In the midst of the pandemic, you answered our call to urge your legislators to support the arts. More than 430 people registered to be part of our 117 virtual meetings with more than half...
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