Overview
Cultivating an atmosphere where arts and culture thrive.
The mission of Twin Rivers is to create an atmosphere or environment that supports creatives, educates the community on the value of the creative sector and integrates the arts into the fabric of our lives.
Our vision is to build strong communities through the collective power of creativity. We are working to broaden the definition of what creative work is and who is doing that work. In the 21st century, creative work includes software design, sound and lighting technicians, photographers, culinary artists and bloggers, just to name a few. We want to invite YOU to take your place at the table and find support and opportunities for growth within our expanding creative ecosystem.
Core Values
CONNECTOR
TWIN RIVERS CONNECTS PEOPLE TO THE ARTS.
- Provide access to information on area arts/culture organizations and activities.
- Connect artists and creatives to professional opportunities.
- Educate the community on the value of fostering a creative life.
CREATIVE VISIONARY
TWIN RIVERS IS THE REGIONAL LEADER OF ARTS AND CULTURE IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA.
- Lead planning efforts to ensure that the arts agenda is represented throughout community development and decision-making.
- Advocate the benefits of the arts to regional economic development.
- Support economic growth and vitality by developing the region into an arts and culture tourism destination.
UNEXPECTED FUN
TWIN RIVERS INSPIRES AND FOSTERS JOY THROUGH ORIGINAL, CREATIVE PROJECTS.
- Coordinate public art and creative placemaking projects that are accessible to all.
- Empower artists and creatives in their unique work.
- Improve the livability and wellness of Greater Mankato through arts and culture initiatives.
Twin Rivers Council for the Arts was established in 2006 as a non-profit arts service organization and in 2011 was designated as the Arts Commission for Greater Mankato.
Our Statement of Equity and Inclusivity
Twin Rivers has adopted the Greater Mankato Diversity Council’s “Communities of Inclusion” Statement provided below.
We the people of the Greater Mankato Community Acknowledge the Indigenous history in the Greater Mankato area, especially with the Dakota people, whose homeland was and continues to be in our region of living, working, and learning; and who language frames our name—Mahkato.
WE SHARE IN THE COMMON BELIEF AND UNDERSTANDING OF OUR UNITED COMMITMENT AS ONE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY.
A community whose strengths outweigh our weaknesses.
A community of neighbors to advance the lives of all members.
A community whose differences bring us closer together than divides us.
A community where education extends beyond any classroom.
A community where we share our resources and leverage our access.
A community where all members contribute to its vitality by standing against intolerance and ideals that work to exclude others.