Rural Arts & Culture

“Rural people are every bit as deserving of art as any other group, and maybe more so, because they don't have as much access to it,” jazz musician Sam Miltich tells @JeffreyBrown to.pbs.org/2Kcy0ax

Did you catch @pbsnewshour tonight? Yes, that was the #racsummit and several rural Minnesota artists featured, including @BuckanagaSC and @SamuelMiltich! #ruralarts pbs.org/newshour/show/…

“So what’s happening in Minnesota has been really inspiring.” Thanks to @ByJenna at the @StarTribune for the great feature on the 2019 @racsummit in #GrandRapids last month, and for featuring so many partners, organizers & speakers! #racsummit startribune.com/grand-rapids-g…

As we come to the end of our closing reception, we want to thank you all for coming, connecting and contributing. We wish you all safe travel! 🎉

Thanks for helping us end the 2019 #racsummit on such beautiful musical notes, @SamuelMiltich! 🎶

. @ChiefThomasX leaving the #racsummit closing plenary with 7 teachings: 1. Respect 2. Truth 3. Wisdom 4. Honesty 5. Humility 6. Courage 7. Love

Protect your spirit. Take care of yourself. When you protect yourself you can protect others. @ChiefThomasX #racsummit

.@ChiefThomasX speaking on resilience and empowerment of youth during the closing plenary of the #racsummit.

“Move from a power culture to a culture of empowerment.” @JamieHorter along with 5 amazing leaders in creative rural youth development closing out the #racsummit with so much heart, hope and honesty about how our society is failing the next generation. Let’s. Do. Better.

“Empowered youth are engaged youth.” - @JamieHorter #racsummit

A look at how youth are engaged in the arts at #racsummit because they have a great capacity to get involved. So where are we getting stuck? Question asked, and power dynamics come up in this presentation. "Youth understand power." What does it mean to engage youth?

Discussing #Laomagination at #racsummit in Grand Rapids and how we include refugee voices in the arts and new ways to consider the issues at hand

Some great panels on youth programs that bring the arts into their lives and their communities especially their rural futures #racsummit

“Right here; right now the future is in front us. Let’s point ourselves to youth, innovation & great ideas.” Elli Haerter @BushFoundation is everywhere offering their funding to the very best ideas &people. Loved this personal touch & offer. bushfoundation.org #racsummit

The awesome @ElliHaerter introducing the final session on Rural Futures - so grateful for @BushFoundation investment in culture, creativity and the future of our communities #racsummit

.@ChiefThomasX is the real deal, what a great way to kick of this closing plenary. #hiphop #racsummit

"Don't underestimate the power of a cup of coffee." "Treat them like you know them." "Be relentlessly positive in giving credit." "It can take ten years to affect change." Great talking big-A and little-a advocacy with @MNCITIZEN, @ArtsMidwest & @IowaArtsCouncil. #racsummit

Performance by @ChiefThomasX at the #racsummit closing plenary!! 🎶

As promised: we have @BuckanagaSC T-shirts for sale at our registration booth at @ReifCouncil today and tomorrow! Want more @BuckanagaSC - you can catch their pop-up shop at tonight's First Friday Art Crawl at Old Central School!