Operating Support
Operating Support
Mizna is forum for Arab film, literature, and art. Based in the Twin Cities, Mizna promotes contemporary expressions of Arab American culture. We publish the literary journal Mizna: Prose, Poetry, and Art Exploring Arab America; produce the Twin Cities Arab Film Festival; and offer varied other readings, performances, art projects, and community events involving an exceptionally talented and diverse range of Arab and Arab American artists.
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Philip McKenzie, Oboe and English horn player; adjunct oboe faculty, NDSU; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund.; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen, Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund.; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.
ACHF Arts Access
Our Arab American audience will find increased representation of their diverse experiences in excellent writing, film, and other artistic disciplines. Through anonymous surveys available on-site at two journal release events, throughout one film festival, and at 3-5 other events. Online surveys will also be an option when appropriate and feasible. 2: Minnesotans will report more awareness of the contemporary Arab American experience through excellent writing, film, and other artistic disciplines. Through anonymous surveys available on-site at two journal release events, throughout one film festival, and at 3-5 other events. Online surveys will also be an option when appropriate and feasible.
Through our impactful programs, more Arab and SWANA audiences engaged with work that reflects facets of their lived experiences. Analyzing data from online and paper surveys, counting numbers of audience members and subscribers, and connecting in person and through social media with people who engage with our work. 2: Diverse Minnesotan audiences encountered Arab American creative expression through an ambitious year of our programming. Analyzing data from online and paper surveys, counting numbers of audience members and subscribers, and connecting in person and through social media with people who engage with our work.
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