Meet Up with MCA in St. Paul and Help Shape the Future of Arts Funding in Minnesota!

Minnesota Citizens for the Arts (MCA) is continuing its statewide tour, and we invite you to join us in St. Paul for an important community conversation about the future of arts funding in Minnesota on June 26th at 11AM.

This informal gathering will bring together artists, arts organizations, advocates, legislators, and community leaders to share stories about how Legacy Arts Funding is strengthening communities across our state—from vibrant main streets and local economies to mental health initiatives, veterans programming, youth engagement, and quality of life.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26th

11:00 AM -  12:00 PM 

Playwrights' Center

710 Raymond Ave, St Paul, MN 55114

This is an opportunity to:

• Connect with arts leaders and advocates from across the region
• Share how arts funding impacts your community
• Hear updates on arts advocacy and statewide funding efforts
• Help shape the conversation around the future of public investment in the arts
• Engage directly with leaders and invited legislators

You’ll have the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with:

• Sarah Fossen, Executive Director, MCA
• Sue Gens, Executive Director, Minnesota State Arts Board
• Caroline Taiwo, McKnight Foundation
• Representatives of the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council
• MCA’s advocacy team from Winthrop & Weinstine
• Nicole Watson, Producing Artistic Director, Playwrights' Center

Local legislators have also been invited to attend and hear directly from the community.

Whether you’re an artist, arts supporter, nonprofit leader, educator, or simply someone who believes the arts make Minnesota stronger, we hope you’ll join us for this important conversation.

We hope you’ll join us—your voice matters.

REGISTER FOR ST PAUL MEET UP