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CFPA Mpls emerged out of community, serves community, and grows in community through partnerships, collaborations and donations.
Join the movement. Be part of our team of donors.
The Center for Performing Arts Minneapolis is a hub for artistic growth, cultural connection, and community transformation. Your support drives our mission forward.
INVEST in the future of young and emerging artists.
SUPPORT groundbreaking collaborative performances and artist residencies.
CELEBRATE culture, creativity, and connection through our community festivals.
Our primary platform for donations is GIVE MN
Please contact us if you prefer to give using an alternative method.
Thank you to the many donors and funders that have supported CFPA Mpls in 2025!
The Marbrook Foundation
MN State Arts Board
City of Minneapolis Business Week
Minneapolis Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council
CFPA Minneapolis
CFPA Mpls, a MN 501(c)3 organization, curates, creates, and produces activities and programs that meet its mission “to build relationships across communities with arts and culture as its central vehicle, to engage artists and youth in community development and eliminate prejudice and discrimination by generating opportunities for cross-cultural exchange; and to provide quality arts education and create access to essential arts resources for youth, artists and culture bearers, thereby ensuring the healthy growth and sustainability of our local communities.”
The Center for Performing Arts has served the local arts community in dynamic, responsive ways for 30 years.
Hosted the Artist's Collaborative, a membership providing healthcare, discounts, and resources.
Curated a community of resident arts organizations.
Published Spectator, a performing arts quarterly.
Taught seminars on theory/performance through the Center for Arts & Research.
Facilitated artist workshops to provide artist development opportunities.
Nurtured artist residencies, offering space, mentors, and audiences for performance.
Managed bulk mailing service for local arts organizations.
Created youth summer programs and performances.