CREATIVITY
FOR ALL
Minnesota Makers & Artists Guild
has rebranded!
Join us for a
Fundraising Kickoff Event on Feb. 22
We'll be celebrating 8 years at Mankato Makerspace with a fundraising kickoff party to launch The Guild's new brand, website, and strategic plan to bring more opportunities for creativity & connection to residents of Southern Minnesota.
Fire Dancer Art by Vincent Strait
Welcome to Mankato's Creative Hub
For eight years, Minnesota Makers and Artists Guild has been synonymous with Mankato Makerspace. The incredible volunteers, staff, and board of directors have facilitated the growth of the Makerspace and the promotion of creativity and independence in the region through the provision of space, tools, and expertise in visual arts. Our rebranding and launch of theguildmn.org kicks off our plan to expand resources and advocacy, not just in the visual arts, but in all forms of creativity.
Our Plan
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Expand Mankato Makerspace
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Increase educational opportunities in all disciplines
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Expand textiles & technology shops
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Expand print making capacity
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Increase clean & quiet instructional space
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Provide private studio spaces for lease
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Enhance capacity for display and sale of members’ works
2
Establish Commercial Kitchen
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Lease commercial kitchen
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Hire staff to facilitate members' use of kitchen & provide educational programming
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Provide equipment, space, and instruction for community members to learn cooking skills
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Grow small culinary businesses by providing access to commercial kitchen space.
3
Support
Performing Arts
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Facilitate programming to enhance the artistic and technical skills of the community in theater, music, story telling and comedy
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Build a Community Performing Arts Center in Mankato