Art in the Community

Community Art and Organizing

How can art be used to enact positive, lasting social change? ArtiCulture is in the process of developing a new Community Arts and Organizing program that will educate, train, and engage community members in arts-based social activism. Armed with a strong foundational knowledge of how arts and organizing intersect, participants will be able to creatively contribute to the growth and development of their communities. If you are interested in becoming involved or would like more information, please contact info@articulture.org.

Artists with Disabilities

In 2008 ArtiCulture and Partnership Resources Inc. (PRI) embarked on a project to bring artists with disabilities to our studio classrooms. PRI, an organization that creates day programming for adults with mental and physical disabilities, started an arts enrichment program a number of years ago for their clients. Over time PRI found that they lacked studio space and a sense of connection to an artistic community, with classes held in the organization’s hallways and occasional coffee cafes. The lack of real studio space started to become extremely limiting, especially for some of their more dedicated artists. Utilizing our facility has been a truly freeing experience for these artists who no longer have to worry about "making a mess" and find our handicapped accessible sinks to be a luxury.

Arts and Affordable Housing

ArtiCulture has been working with CommonBond Communities to bring arts programming to affordable housing sites they administer in the Twin Cities.  In this setting, the arts engage people who don't have many opportunities to creatively explore. We have a long history working with Seward Towers East and West, affordable housing sites that are home to many East African refugees. 

Short-Term Programming and Residencies

Want to use art in your community program, after-school activity, or other opportunity? 

ArtiCulture works to bring the arts to communities in influential ways.  Through both short- and long-term partnerships, we are able to ensure the arts are accessible to people from all walks of life.  We have worked with affordable housing organizations, neighborhood groups, community development nonprofits, theatres, drop-in centers, people with development disabilities, local businesses, Minneapolis schools, libraries, and more. 

If you're interested in working with us, contact stephanie.weir@articulture.org.