These metro organizations provide resources and support to groups and artists.
Arts Midwest
artsmidwest.org
Arts Midwest promotes creativity, nurtures cultural leadership, and engages people in meaningful arts experiences, bringing vitality to Midwest communities and enriching people’s lives.
COMPAS
compas.org
COMPAS is a nonprofit with 50 years of experience delivering creative experiences to millions of Minnesotans of all ages and abilities, particularly those from historically marginalized communities. COMPAS connects professional teaching artists with students, older adults, and other community members to inspire creativity and empower voices.
DanceMN
dancemn.org
DanceMN is an artist-driven resource that increases visibility and vitality for Minnesota dance. They are a fiscally sponsored service organization guided by working artists, dancers, choreographers, educators, and dance enthusiasts who are dedicated to their craft and to the Minnesota dance community.
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
minnesotanonprofits.org
The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits is an association with over 2,100 nonprofit members and provides resources, trainings, and advocacy.
Minnesota Playlist
minnesotaplaylist.com
MinnesotaPlaylist is the virtual town square for Minnesota’s performing arts.
Minnesota State Arts Board
arts.state.mn.us
The Minnesota State Arts Board is a state agency that stimulates and encourages the creation, performance, and appreciation of the arts in the state through grants and other resources.
Mnartists.org
mnartists.org
Mn Artists is home to art, writing, and conversation, online and off, by, for and about Midwestern artists working in every discipline. Mn Artists also tracks an extensive lists of opportunities for artists, including residencies, grants, and calls for exhibitions.
Propel Nonprofits
propelnonprofits.org
Propel Nonprofits fuels the impact and effectiveness of nonprofits with guidance, expertise, and capital. The provide a holistic range of services that meets a large set of nonprofits’ needs, including the ability to more closely link strategy, governance, and finance, and to support nonprofits throughout their organizational life cycle.
Springboard for the Arts
springboardforthearts.org
Springboard for the Arts’ mission is to support artists with the tools to make a living and a life, and to build just and equitable communities full of meaning, joy, and connection. Springboard offers a number of programs and services to artists and creatives so they are recognized and valued as key contributors to healthy, equitable communities.