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Funding to Preserve Black History
A Racial and Economic Justice grant helps Memorialize the Movement preserve murals made after George Floyd’s murder.
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Art is one of those tools to help you make sense of things that seem otherwise nonsensical and that you can't rationalize. Art is the language of the spirit.- Tish Jones
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Community radio station honored by Here is MPLS
Congratulations to KRSM and the 12 other people, projects, and organizations honored by Here is MPLS! Check out this story featured on Fox 9.
The arts are essential to who and what we are in Minnesota. We are committed to ensuring that the arts remain a strength in our state and are accessible to all communities.
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The Arts in 2022: The Walker Art Center
The Walker Art Center ranks among the five most-visited modern/contemporary art museums in the United States. R.T. Rybak sat down with Mary Ceruti, the Walker's Executive Director, to talk about the state of the arts in Minnesota.
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The Arts in 2022: Juxtaposition Arts
Juxtaposition Arts is a teen-staffed art and design center, gallery, retail shop, and artists' studio space in North Minneapolis. R.T. Rybak spoke with their CEO, Gabrielle Grier, about the organization's goals and vision for the future.
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The Arts in 2022: Guthrie Theater
The Guthrie Theater produces a mix of classic and contemporary plays and continues to set a national standard for excellence in theatrical production and performance. R.T. Rybak spoke with the Guthrie's Artistic Director, Joseph Haj, about how the pandemic affected theater and what's needed to move forward.
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The Arts in 2022: The Givens Collection
The Givens Collection of African American Literature is an invaluable community and scholarly resource. R.T. Rybak spoke with Dr. Herman Milligan about the collection and how it helps educate Minnesota's young people.
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The Arts in 2022: Minnesota Museum of American Art
The Minnesota Museum of American Art (The M) is a one-of-its-kind museum dedicated to community partnerships and a co-curation model. R.T. Rybak sat down with their Executive Director, Dr. Kate Beane, to talk about her journey to leading the organization and how art brings people together.
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Interview with an Artist: Melodee Strong
Melodee Strong was chosen to paint murals on East Lake Street as part of the Restore-Rebuild-Reimagine Fund. We spoke with Melodee about what influenced her work, what she hopes the community will take away from the art, and what it meant to be a part of the project.
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Cara Deanes
Cara Deanes is the owner and CEO of the ROHO Collective, an arts organization that strives to embrace, support, and nurture artists of color. Chanda and Cara examine why art and revolution go hand in hand.
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The Arts in 2022
The Minneapolis Foundation is taking a deeper look at the critical role they play in Minnesota. In this video, our President and CEO, R.T. Rybak, shares our goals for bringing the community together to explore what we can all do to make sure our state remains a haven for the arts.
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Creatively Thriving in Winter
The Minneapolis Foundation is proud to be the presenting partner of the 2022 Art Shanty Projects, a joyful expression of public art.
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A $12.6 million regional initiative of America’s Cultural Treasures will provide new funding for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian American-led arts organizations. The funding, to be distributed in two phases, is made possible by a collaboration of the McKnight, Ford, Bush and Jerome Foundations. The Minneapolis Foundation will administer the Regional Cultural Treasures grants.
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