The 2026 Session Is Underway — Now It’s Our Turn.

Yesterday marked the first day of Minnesota’s 2026 legislative session at the Minnesota State Capitol. In recognition of the power of the arts, and the healing and connection they provide, the session opened with music performed by Minnesota musicians.

In just under two weeks, on March 3rd, arts advocates from across the state will gather for Arts Advocacy Day to ensure legislators hear directly from the people and organizations who power Minnesota’s creative economy.

If you care about strong communities, vibrant main streets, arts education, and a thriving creative workforce, now is the moment to engage. The groundwork for funding decisions and policy priorities is being laid right now.

Lawmakers are back at the Capitol, and in just under two weeks, arts advocates will be there too.

Let’s make sure the arts continue to be part of the conversation from the very beginning.

Arts Advocacy Day

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Capitol Rotunda Rally: 10–11 AM

Legislative Meetings: 11 AM–3 PM

REGISTER FOR ARTS ADVOCACY DAY!

Nervous About Attending?

Many 1st time advocates are a little nervous about attending as they don't know what to expect or say on behalf of the arts. REGISTER TODAY for Arts Advocacy Day on March 3rd and receive a Zoom link for our Advocacy 101 and 201 training on February 24th at 10:30 AM. Learn effective messaging and storytelling for Arts Advocacy Day. We’ll walk through what a typical Advocacy Day looks like, share examples of a legislative meeting and what to expect, and, especially for first-time advocates, leave plenty of time for Q&A. Interested, but can't make it? REGISTER TODAY and we will make sure you are sent a link once the video is uploaded.

See the Impact. Feel the Energy.
Curious what happens on Arts Advocacy Day? This video from 2025 brings you inside the Capitol and shows how artists and advocates make their voices heard. It’s a powerful reminder of why showing up matters.