Minnesota's Legacy

Founder of Juxtaposition arts, Roger Cummings, explains why the organization is such a crucial part of the thriving arts community in North Minneapolis and beyond.

The AIDS epidemic forever changed queer culture across the United States when it began in the 1980s. The gay community in Minneapolis did their best to take it in stride, which led to the creation of the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus. Executive Director Kevin Stocks explains why Minnesota legacy funds allow this organization to keep evolving and moving forward.

Arleta Little, Executive and Artistic Director of The Loft, shares why Minnesota Legacy funds are so crucial to growing the creativity of independent writers.

Toni Pierce-Sands, founder and artistic director of TU Dance, bringing dance education and performance to the Twin Cities for the past 20 years, talks about the story behind TU Dance.

Not only are the members of senior rock group Alive & Kickin alive, they’re also belting out songs to sold out crowds across Minnesota and the Midwest. Teri Deaver, Managing Director of Alive & Kickin, shares the impact on ensemble members.

Every June, the Delano Sculpture and Blues Fest draws community members to engage in art, music and fellowship along the Crow River in Delano, Minnesota. Delano Area Council for Arts and Culture board member Sarah Hellmich shares how the event got started.

Minnesota’s Cuban American Youth Organization (CAYO) provides chamber music collaborations, lessons, and immersive educational exchange programming for students.

Ashwini Ramaswami is the Choreographic Associate and Communications Director for the Ragamala Dance Company. The organization was founded by her mother, Rama Ramaswami, is an ode to the classical dance form of Bharatanatyam. Ragamala Dance Company keeps this form of dance alive by bringing performances to Minnesotans and beyond.

Tracy Rittmueller is an artist in residence at First United Methodist Church of the St Cloud. Tracy celebrates 12 artists who became a community after participating in her resilience and healing writing workshop where artists are given safe space to be seen and explore their artistic voice.

Ahn-Thu, Theater Director of Theater Mu celebrates the Theater Company's season of South East Asian Plays written by Minnesota-based South-east Asian playwrights and artists.