ACW Task Force
Attendees:
Barbara
Liisa
Sherrill
Frances
Margo
Zoe
Layl
Adam
Kelly
Sam
Candy
Link
Katie
Notes:
Welcome newest interns!
Emma Norton project is looking for teachers
Saturdays at Flux is to be put on hold
ACW at Schmidt Artist Lofts
-Art to Change the World was invited to be the featured organization during St. Paul Art Crawl Fall 2025 at the Schmidt Artist Lofts. All active ACW members are welcome to submit art to be on display.
-There is a call for art that will be in the August newsletter
Salon Explorations > Approved for a 6-month trial period
-Katie has suggested that we expand on the ACWSalons@HQ program to have activities at other locations
-These could be located at more accessible spaces so we could get new attendees
Anyone running social media for ACW should start giving reports on stats like how many new followers we have each year.
Artistic-Re-Use-A-Thon project has a call for art out
Think of new ways we can honor our donors
MCAD partnership – ACW will be the client for their animation class
Link’s Project (Approved)
-Class on Lino cut printing
-Thinking this would be offered multiple times
-Prints could be on display at the Fox Den or Intern Gallery
-Possible name suggestion by Sam “Resist through Relief”
-See if Wet Paint would sponsor project or donate supplies
-Make it a whole day event with lunch
Upcoming events:
July 23rd 5:30pm – Summer Party/Intern Graduation at Layl’s house
July 7th and 9th – Western Art Show at Solar Arts Building
August 17th 10am to 4pm – Bizarre Bazaar art event in North St Paul
October 10th to 12th – St Paul Art Crawl
Next meeting on September 3rd at 6:30pm
Agenda
June 17 Task Force Agenda
Zoom Details
Topic: June 17 Task Force Meeting
Time: Jul 17, 2025 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Read: At ACW, our mission is to support artists as changemakers—empowering them to use their creativity to inspire dialogue, foster community, and ignite social transformation. We champion artists who lead with purpose, and we believe deeply in platforms that elevate diverse voices and creative expression across Minnesota.
Projected Budget 2025 Barbara
Grants and Funding Pending Barbara
3 year campaign
Owen Brown $1000, $1000, $1000
Rhoda Olsen $15,000, $15,000, $15000,
Tom Fulton $5,000, $5,000, $5,000
Dave Dvokak $2500, $2500, $2500
Pat Rogers $2,000, 2000, 2000
Mike and Karel Helgeson $5,000, $5,000, $5,000
William White 2,000, $1500, 1500
Updates Ongoing Projects
Landing Page Re-Design Done! Barbara Cryptid Go Look! https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/mission
Leadership Meeting in late August.
Storage Workshop Room Report Liisa
Open First Saturday. Re-design? Re-visit in September? Layl
Fox Den Western Show Frances
Schmidt Loft Opportunity Frances
Unity Show with Barbara, Owen and Catherine -Reception July 25. Barbara
Laura Burles to take over more Newsletter responsibilities Barbara
699 ACWSAlons@HQ 699HQ Lowry update Katie
Fox Den entrance plan
Kelly’s Key Fob Fox Den Solar
AAW next 2026 rotation
Salon HQ Explorations
“Exploring workshops at places other than HQ.,”
Example:Spin Art at the Solar Arts Studio # 205
Chowdah Feed Report Barbara
Treasures Gallery Kelly
On Location: Becca/Deb On Location Drawing Report:
Deb Ripp led the 2nd On Location Salon on June 21 on an extremely hot day with 3 attendees @ ACW Headquarters.
Facebook Page is up to 369 followers… we started with 207 in 2022…we are engaging with other Facebook Groups and continuing with the Ink52 drawing prompts.
We are considering Sept 20 and either Dec 6 or 13th for the next 2 Salons. Reservations to follow.
Also – planning a free evening On Location outing in August 15 at Pimento on the Lake from 6pm – 9pm. There will be live music and food is on your own dime. Music Provided by The Bridge Band.
Artistic Re-Use-A Thon Layl / Liisa
Intern Report- Barbara and Megan, Zoe, Sherrill, Yasin, Adam – Need Portable Air Conditioner and/or fan.
Chowdah Feed Report Other Ideas for how to honor our big donors? Barbara
New Emma Norton Contract Need Teachers!! Kelly
MCAD Partnership Barbara
Holland Neighborhood Meeting -Layl
Lincoln Project Pitch
Next Meeting