In 2022, we partnered with the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC) to launch the Rural Civic Arts Learning Lab, a pilot initiative of our Engage Rural program. Over six months, four rural communities came together to explore the role of arts in civic life through hands-on learning, collaboration, and local experimentation.
We're excited to share this Impact Report, shaped by feedback, reflections, surveys, and interviews with participants and partners. This report highlights the value of the intersection of rural creativity and civic engagement.
Thanks to Blandin Foundation for funding the development of this report, to Hi-Vis for collaborating on the creation and design, and to SMAC for their partnership.
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