Our Goals
Rebrand Minnesota Makers and Artists Guild (by Q2 2025)
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Create continuity between the parent organization and the subsidiaries
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Create a recognizable regional arts engagement identity
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“The Guild”, New Icon
Realign board & subsidiary organization & bylaws (by Q3 2025)
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Funding Formulas
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Building Committees
Revise Mission
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Provide space, tools, education and advocacy for people to make anything.
Grow Board of Directors
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Expand from 7-9
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Draw Directors with experience in hiring, finance, human relations, & law from the community
Direct an “art as economic development” strategic plan in the region
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Grow partnership with Small Business Development Center & Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Support small business development with tools, education and resources
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Connect makers/entrepreneurs with resources for small business development
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Create seamless transition opportunities for students to continue growing in product development, branding, and entrepreneurship
Seek Operating Support Funding from MN State Arts Board
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Shift Fiscal Year to July-June
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Grow Operating Expenses & Revenues
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FY24-25 Operating Expenses are projected at $160,000
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Operating Expenses need to average $185,000 over two years to become Operating Support Grant eligible
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TARGET: $210,000 in operating expenses in FY 25-26 (July 25-June 26)
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