Exciting Announcement!

Exciting Announcement!
Important Addition to MCA!

We are excited to introduce a transformative addition to our organization—the MN Citizens for the Arts Political Action Committee (MCA PAC). This new organization we created under the MCA umbrella represents a strategic effort to enhance our advocacy and influence on behalf of the arts community.

What is the MCA PAC?

The MCA PAC is a distinct entity designed to operate independently from MCA’s regular funding. Its primary focus is to build and strengthen relationships with policymakers who can support and advance the interests of the arts sector.

We understand that creation of a new initiative like the MCA Political Action Committee (MCA PAC) might raise some questions. We want to share why this is a crucial and exciting step for our community and how it will benefit us all.

Amplifying Our Voice

Think of the MCA PAC as a powerful megaphone to individual legislators for our collective voice. Having a dedicated fund and strategy for political advocacy allows us to be heard more clearly and effectively. By pooling our resources, we can make a stronger impact on the policies that affect our industry.

Building Stronger Relationships

Building relationships with policymakers is key to creating lasting change. The MCA PAC enables us to establish and maintain connections with those who can influence arts-related legislation. These relationships are essential for ensuring that our needs and concerns are understood and prioritized.

Transparency and Accountability

We understand the importance of transparency. The MCA PAC will operate with clear guidelines on fundraising and expenditures. This ensures that every dollar is used effectively to support our advocacy goals and maintain the integrity of our mission.

Long-Term Benefits

MCA members and leadership have always worked outside of the organization to raise money to do this work, but it was always unofficial. By investing in advocacy today, we’ve laid the groundwork for a more supportive environment for the arts in the future. This initiative helps us create a sustainable framework for ongoing support and growth.

We’re excited about the possibilities that the Arts PAC opens for our community. Your support and involvement are vital in making this a success. Together, we can shape a brighter future for the arts and ensure our voices are heard where it matters most.

Thank you for considering this important step with us. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out—we’re here to discuss and address them.

Nothing changes the great work we do together at MCA.  That work remains the centerpiece of our strong advocacy work for the arts.  Thank you for being the strongest arts advocates in the nation.  And thank you for considering fortifying our work as we continue to grow even stronger for our next 50 years. Please visit our PAC website and consider contributing to the PAC today: www.artsmnpac.org

Together,

Sarah Fossen

FAQ:

What does PAC stand for?

Political Action Committee

How many organizations are under the MCA umbrella now?

• MCA’s vision of a three-pronged organization is now complete with:
• MCA: 501c4-Member Organization focused on grassroots lobbying
• CreativeMN: 501c3-Nonprofit Organization focused on arts and cultural research
• PAC: 527- Political Fundraising Organization that engages legislative leadership and policy

This seems new to MCA…

This is something that MCA has been doing since its inception almost 50 years ago.  Now we are just making it more sustainable and clearer for people to donate by creating organization and guidelines for the work to help people feel more comfortable.

How is it different than MCA?

The MCA PAC is a separate organization that is a different type of organization. The PAC is a 527 Organization which raises money for the purpose of giving to political caucuses to raise our visibility and influence.