Advocate for the Arts

Reach out to Elected Officials!

Say “thank you” to your legislators to show them how important the arts are to you and your community!

Visit MN Citizens for the Arts’ website to access a form that will help you contact your legislators.

Contact Your Legislators

Learn about the creative MN economic study

The Creative MN study is a comprehensive document displaying the economic impact the arts have on Minnesota.

Creative Minnesota 2025 is the 4th report about Minnesota's arts and creative field intended to improve our understanding about its importance to our quality of life and economy.

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Arrowhead Region's Economic Impact

Arts Economic Impact Calculator

See the actual dollars YOUR organization drives. Economic impact means the money that moves through a community when people make, share, and enjoy art.

How can you use this information?

  1. Advocacy and policy influence

  2. Community and stakeholder influence

  3. Fundraising and donor support

  4. Internal strategic planning

  5. Regional equity invisibility

Economic Impact Calculator
Image showing how the arts create economic impact. The image features a pizza representing restaurant's making money, a theater ticket representing buying tickets for shows, and a gas pump and an ice cream cone representing businesses making money.