OUR MISSION

Through engagement, resource sharing, and action, the Minnesota Arts and Culture Coalition (MACC) aims to nurture the arts and culture ecosystem to better enable organizations to strengthen their work in Minnesota and their communities.

OUR WORK

In April 2020, Mary Ceruti, Museum Director of the Walker Art Center, reached out to neighboring institutions, museums, and organizations to create a support network around pandemic policies, economic and safety resources, and social support in a time of global uncertainty. As the network grew and organizations throughout Minnesota joined, there was a clear desire for cross-sector dialogue and collaboration. And as a result, a formal coalition was born. MACC continues to be a space for arts and cultural leaders to converse, share, connect, and discuss the work that is important to our missions and communities.

To join the coalition, register here.

Interested in supporting or sponsoring an event?
Send us an email here.

OUR HISTORY

Since 2020, MACC has hosted monthly coalition-wide meetings, inviting over 200 organizational leaders across the state to engage in conversations about the current sector trends, challenges, advocacy events, year-end fundraising, and more with expert guests, legislators, and diverse industry voices.

Our work includes monthly digital meetings, quarterly in-person gatherings, networking events and resources, Arts Advocacy Day activities, and more.

Minnesota Arts and Culture Coalition is a nonprofit fiscally-sponsored through the Science Museum of Minnesota.

Steering Committee

  • Alison Brown

    Executive Director
    Science Museum of Minnesota

  • Jenny Burwell

    Development and Communications
    Highpoint Center for Printmaking

  • Mary Ceruti

    Museum Director
    Walker Art Center
    MACC Founder

  • Naomi Crocker

    Executive Director’s Office
    Walker Art Center
    MACC Communications

  • Shantell Dow

    Executive Director
    Sheldon Theatre of Performing Arts

  • Scott Pollock

    Executive Director
    Minnesota Marine Art Museum

  • Dani Prados

    Program Director
    Artist Communities Alliance
    MACC Co-Chair

  • Avital Rabinowitz

    Director of Public Music
    City of Rochester

  • Abdo Sayegh Rodriguez

    Executive Director
    TU Dance

  • Christina Woods

    Executive Director
    Duluth Art Institute
    MACC Co-Chair

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We are here to advocate for the arts and culture in the state of Minnesota, the activities and spaces that are vital to our communities and who we are. Click to learn more about Arts Advocacy Day, the industry our sector contributes to Minnesota, information about the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, and more.