Advocacy

Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council has a long history of advocating for funding in the arts. Check out the resources below to learn more about the impact of arts in Minnesota and our region.

Minnesota Citizens for the Arts

Minnesota Citizens for the Arts (MCA) is a statewide arts advocacy organization committed to lobbying the Minnesota State Legislature and Congress. Our mission is to provide opportunity for all people to have access to and involvement in the arts.

Join us at the Minnesota State Capitol for Advocacy Day 2026 on March 3rd!

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Region 9 Economic Impact Report 2025

Check out the Economic Impact Calculator for our region:

Economic impact is the money that moves through a community when people make, share, and enjoy art.

How can you use this information?

  1. Advocacy and policy influence

  2. Community and stakeholder influence

  3. Fundraising and donor support

  4. Internal strategic planning

  5. Regional equity invisibility