THANK YOU FOR MAKING ADVOCACY DAY A SUCCESS!

We are thrilled to share the incredible success of Minnesota Citizens for the Arts' first in-person Arts Action Day since 2019, and we couldn't have done it without your enthusiastic response and support!

Here are some highlights from the week:

• Over 400 individuals took action for the arts by registering, attending, or sending a letter for Arts Action Week.
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• MCA organized over 100 legislative meetings held either in person or over Zoom.
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• Sign-ups for Arts Action Week covered for nearly 80% of 201 legislative districts in the state.
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• We were honored to have legislative leaders speak at our rally in support of the arts, including Legacy Chair Sen. Hawj, Rep. Lillie, and Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson.

Your participation and advocacy made a significant impact, demonstrating the strength and unity of our arts community in Minnesota. Thank you for your dedication to advancing the arts, and we look forward to continuing our work together in the future.

A Special Thank You

MCA would also like to say a special thank you to all our speakers, artists and volunteers including:

• Elizabeth Bayer, Annandale Arts and Textile Center
• Heidi Danos and Bonnie Stewart, Firefly Center
• Kent Estey, Artist
• Sue Gens, MSAB Director
• Mackenzie Hamm, CornerStone
• Dralandra Larkins, Spoken Word Poet 
• Kathy Mouacheuapo, MRAC Director 
• Thomasina Petrus, Emcee
• Love Quetee, Artist
• Mary Anne Quiroz, Indigenous Arts
• Nathan Reiman, Photographer
• Kelly Schamberger, Artist 
• Kristine Shelstad, Madison Mercantile
• Adrian Wilson, Filmmaker