Minnesota

Why the Arts Matter in Minnesota

Updated in 2024 with latest data from the BEA (2022 data), NEA, and state arts leadership.

“We have known for a long time that the arts and culture are important to Minnesota. They enhance our quality of life, bring diverse communities together, and make our state a magnet for jobs and businesses. Minnesota is the epicenter for the arts in the Midwest.”

—Sarah Fossen Smith, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts