Supporters
We thank the following for their generosity!
In Memory- Harlan Bloomer 1943-2024
Harlan was a dedicated, faithful donor to Open Arts Minnesota. His generous donations helped Open Arts Minnesota flourish in our early formative years as a non-profit. We are grateful for his kind and humble support. Thank you, Harlan!
Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council
2024 Small Arts Project Grant supporting Life Story Play classes in Mankato. This activity is made possible in part by a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council from funds appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature from its general fund. We are grateful to Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council for their generous support of our programs at Open Arts Minnesota.
Minnesota State Arts Board
2024/2025 Arts Experience Grant funds our program operations for Open Arts Minnesota. It provides support to stage three shows and rehearsals in 2024/2025. The grant provides funds for our Executive Director, two Teaching Artists and for our Artistic Assistant. The grant also provides funding for inclusion and accessibility needs for the groups we serve. We are thankful for this amazing support!
Mankato Area Foundation
The Mankato Area Foundation supported Aktion Club Theatre of Mankato’s show, The Welcoming Table: Relevance and Stories that Matter in July of 2024. This project is funded in part through a philanthropic gift from the Kristine Lindvall Fund of the Mankato Area Foundation.