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Welcome to the City of Minneapolis office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy newsletter. Here you will find information on program and partner related news and updates, opportunities, events and special announcements.
Sign up for the Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy newsletter at http://www.minneapolismn.gov/coordinator/arts/index.htm
News
Couldn’t Attend the Minnesota Arts Town Halls in April? Listen to the Recordings
Thank you for your participation in last week’s Town Halls! The sponsors of these events are processing all that we heard and read, and have shared their initial reactions at this link, along with contact information and the recordings of both events.
We deeply appreciated hearing from the 600+ individual artists and arts organizations that attended the Minnesota Arts Town Halls held on Wednesday, April 29, and Thursday, April 30. We know that artists and the arts are absolutely crucial to getting us through this pandemic and the intention of these town halls was to bring forward community ideas, questions, needs, stories, hopes, and dreams for visioning our collective future together.
You can access the recording of both Town Halls below:
Online Art-A-Whirl Experience on Friday May 15, 2020
Save the Date! The Online Art-A-Whirl Experience goes live on Friday May 15, 2020 at 5:00 pm.
Art-A-Whirl is the largest open studio tour in the country, and they are celebrating their 25th year! Due to COVID-19, the tour can’t gather together across Northeast Minneapolis this May, but over 1,000 artists, galleries, bands, businesses, restaurants, and breweries are active and ready to connect with you through the Art-A-Whirl Online Experience.
- Find artists by map location, studio building, or medium.
- Browse 800+ artist shops with shipping and curbside pick-up options.
- View art demos, virtual studio tours, and musical performances.
- Order takeout or delivery from NE restaurants and breweries.
Spend the entire summer exploring!
MSPIFF39 REDEFINED: A Virtual Film Festival May 14 - May 23
MSP Film Society is pleased to announce the 39th Minneapolis St. Paul International
Film Festival (MSPIFF) is being relaunched as MSPIFF39 Redefined. This Virtual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival runs Friday, May 15 through Saturday, May 23, 2020 and will feature a robust selection of fiction and documentary films that were originally programmed for MSPIFF.
"Early in the year, MSP Film Society announced that “ADJUST YOUR VIEW” would be the theme for the 2020 MSPIFF —and how prophetic that tagline has become for all of us,” said Executive Director Susan Smoluchowski. “As heartbroken as our staff and community was by the turn of events, MSP Film Society is thrilled to relaunch our beloved festival as MSPIFF39 Redefined - A Virtual Film Festival. As we all continue to adjust our views, we hope you enjoy our efforts to help lift you away from the confines of the living room as we travel the globe together over nine days of story-telling magic.”
So far, there are over two dozen feature films confirmed, and will likely have around a dozen more added in the next few days. Six of those films were made by Minnesota filmmakers. They will be sharing all the film titles and schedule of events, as well as sharing a FAQ on how to watch from home, on their website on Monday May 11.
COVID-19 Resources
Office Hours with Americans for the Arts on CARES Act
Nina Ozlu Tunceli has set up daily office hours on Zoom to help artists and arts leaders navigate the complex web of relief measures in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Nina is the Chief Counsel of Government and Public Affairs at Americans for the Arts and Executive Director of the Arts Action Fund. Join Nina on a drop-in basis Monday through Friday between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. CT to ask questions—whether broad or specific to your situation—about funding opportunities and deadlines related to the $3.2 trillion federal aid package.
Clifton Larson Allen COVID-19 Resource Livestreams
Join Clifton Larson Allen for their multipart livestream series on Tuesdays and Thursdays to engage in the latest changes related to these uncertain times. You’ll hear strategies for navigating what these developments mean for you. Topics include issues related to legislation, liquidity, workforce, and other relevant topics.
COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits
Propel Nonprofits has compiled a list of COVID-19 resources for nonprofits.
In addition to these resources, Propel Nonprofits is also providing no-cost technical assistance to nonprofits in the Upper Midwest as it relates to finance, strategy, and governance questions or concerns. Whether you need to revise your cash flow projections, a sounding board as you strategize next steps, or guidance as a board member on how you can be most supportive, don’t hesitate to reach out to any of their staff.
Jenie Gao: Small Business Administration from an Artist's Perspective
Check out this blog post from Jenie Gao, a full-time artist based in Madison, Wisconsin, on what you need to know about SBA Disaster Loans and Emergency Grants, from an artist's perspective.
Midway Contemporary Arts Announces Visual Arts Fund Emergency Relief Grants for Artists
Midway Contemporary Art is temporarily shifting its $60,000 Visual Arts Fund (VAF) re-granting program to offer emergency grants in 2020. The VAF will provide $1,000 grants to 60 visual artists living within the 7-county Twin Cities metro region with a high level of financial need.
Applications will be accepted online beginning Saturday, May 9th at 11:00 am (CST) and will be processed on a rolling basis until the funds have been completely disbursed. The application portal will close Saturday, May 16th at 11:59 pm (CST).
Applications will be reviewed for eligibility; funds may be used to cover basic needs such as rent/mortgage, food, medical costs, dependent care, or other imminent needs. Priority will be given to the following: those with great need; BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other underserved communities; and individuals caring for dependents, both young and the elderly.
Visit their website for more details. Please read the eligibility and application guidelines closely prior to applying. These guidelines can be made available in alternative formats or languages. To make a request, or if you have questions, please contact us via email at vaf@midwayart.org or call (612) 605-4504.
COVID-19 Learning Opportunities
Upcoming Webinar on May 12: Coast to Coast - Equity and Public Space
Coast to Coast is a weekly conversation which will take a deep dive into cities and explore ideas and insights on building engaged communities in a time of rapid change. The show is hosted by Lilian Coral and Lilly Weinberg, Knight directors in the Community and National Initiatives program.
On the debut episode of Coast to Coast, NYU professor and scholar Eric Klinenberg joined the hosts for a conversation. Together, they talked through the social implications for their communities and how to begin thinking about the rebuild after COVID-19.
For an in-depth look into Eric’s work and topics discussed during the program, check out the following resources:
On next week's Coast to Coast episode, they will explore equity and inclusivity during the COVID-19 recovery process. How do we take advantage of this moment in time to redefine the infrastructure of communities, and the role of quality and accessible public space? With extreme economic and operational challenges facing our cities, how can we ensure equity and inclusivity leads in recovery? This episode of Coast to Coast is hosted in partnership with Reimagining the Civic Commons and the High Line Network.
Register here.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 12:00 PM CDT
Upcoming Webinar on May 13: “How Community Development Organizations Change When They Embrace Arts and Culture”
Please join Policylink for a webinar with leaders of community-based organizations and the artists with whom they have partnered to hear the stories and learn the lessons from their local strategies and internal transformation.
Community development organizations have taken up arts and culture strategies to build stronger connections with residents, create and enhance neighborhood identity and solidarity, and achieve better outcomes in local planning and policy. When these groups make arts and culture a significant part of their work, it changes them in important ways. In a time when social distancing and a massive public health crisis are forcing us to rethink how we operate nonprofit agencies and build connections among residents and stakeholders, we can learn from the experience of these organizations and the artists who are working with them.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 1:00 PM CDT
Online Training: Creative Aging 101
During this challenging time when in-person training and programming are “on pause,” Lifetime Arts is offering this free, abridged version of their day-long, in-person Creative Aging training to anyone interested in learning more about this program model.
Opportunities
One Minneapolis Fund - Arts Nonprofits Eligible To Apply
The One Minneapolis Fund Request for Proposals (RFP) has gone through a few changes. The funding categories for projects have been adjusted to ensure that under-engaged communities in Minneapolis are being meaningfully informed and engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The two new funding groups are:
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COVID-19 Engagement: Up to $25,000 for projects that provide critical support to city residents who are the most vulnerable and disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
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One Minneapolis Engagement: Up to $25,000 for projects that connect historically under-engaged residents to the City and engage communities, beyond neighborhood borders, in targeted audiences.
The application must be submitted in the City’s online eSupplier system by Friday, May 25 at 4 p.m.
Organizations receiving CPP funding are ineligible to apply directly but may partner with other organizations on eligible projects.
Pictured: CAPI USA's One Minneapolis Fund project from 2015, Immigrant Women's Network
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Coming up: Virtual Community Office Hours
Community members are welcome to reserve virtual 'Office Hour' time with the Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy team.
Join Gulgun Kayim, Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy on Fridays from 9:00 am -10:30 a.m,Teeko Yang, Creative CityMaking Project Manager on Wednesdays from 10:00 am to Noon, and Brenda Kayzar, owner of Urbane DrK Consulting on Wednesdays from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm for virtual community office hours.
Reservations are necessary! Upcoming dates and contact information below:
For meetings with Gulgun Kayim: e-mail Gulgun.Kayim@minneapolismn.gov to notify that you will be attending and call: 612-710-2232 on Friday, May 8 & May 15 at your confirmed time between 9:00am-10:30am.
For meetings with Teeko Yang: e-mail Teeko.Yang@minneapolismn.gov to notify that you will be attending and call: 612-271-4960 on Wednesday, May 20 at your confirmed time between 10:00am-Noon.
For meetings with Brenda Kayzar: e-mail urbanedrk@gmail.com to notify that you will be attending and call: 612-730-7913 on Wednesday, May 13 at your confirmed time between 1:00 and 2:30pm.
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