Our programs
Arts & Cultural Affairs supports programs that celebrate and grow the arts in Minneapolis.
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Arts & Culture Vibrant Storefronts
Rent subsidies for artists, arts organizations and cultural-focused businesses in Minneapolis.
Funding local artists to activate the seven Cultural Districts through arts activities and placemaking.
Supporting the local dance community and performing arts in downtown Minneapolis.
Representing the city’s literary community and connecting people through the art of poetry.
We connect communities through art and culture
Arts and Cultural Affairs programs and grants:
Brings people together through art
Promotes Minneapolis as a cultural center
Celebrates the many cultures that make Minneapolis unique
Helps grow and support artists and all forms of art in seven cultural districts
Coordinates funding opportunities for storefronts and artists