Common Dreams: As the Twin Cities Accept a Profile in Courage Award, Remember the Artists

Minnesota’s artists aren’t that different from artists anywhere, but there are some unique parts of Minnesota’s ecosystem that explain the breadth and depth of the creative response to the federal immigration enforcement surge.

May 28, 2026
By Common Dreams

Artists Respond: The Art of Weathering Together

40 artists across North and South Minneapolis built a network of small-scale, community driven projects offering creative ways to support climate action and understanding.

April 21, 2026
By Springboard for the Arts

Artists Respond: Rooted and Rising

A new call for artists to do what they do best - deepen relationships and networks, create safe spaces for reflection and healing, gather community stories, and combat isolation.

February 26, 2026
By Springboard for the Arts

Artists Respond: Meet the Cohort of Weaving Social Connection

Meet the artists and organizations co-creating innovative projects to inspire connection across Minnesota. 

December 28, 2025
By Springboard for the Arts

Impact Report: The Art of Rural-Urban Solidarity

Meet our latest impact report on why rural-urban communities need each other, what solidarity looks like in action, and how artists are central to repairing divides. 

September 26, 2025
By Springboard for the Arts

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