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"Don't underestimate the power of a cup of coffee." "Treat them like you know them." "Be relentlessly positive in giving credit." "It can take ten years to affect change." Great talking big-A and little-a advocacy with Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, Arts Midwest & Iowa Arts & Culture. #racsummit

Performance by Thomas X at the #racsummit closing plenary!! 🎶

.Thomas X is the real deal, what a great way to kick of this closing plenary. #hiphop #racsummit

Download the Mural Map & Community History Toolkit, created by Shel Neymark in advance of Rural Arts & Culture! It's a technical ceramics toolkit, a process for engaging community conversations, and a love letter to his town of Embudo, NM. #racsummit springboardexchange.org/mural-map-comm…

The awesome Elli Haerter introducing the final session on Rural Futures - so grateful for Bush Foundation investment in culture, creativity and the future of our communities #racsummit

“Right here; right now the future is in front us. Let’s point ourselves to youth, innovation & great ideas.” Elli Haerter Bush Foundation is everywhere offering their funding to the very best ideas &people. Loved this personal touch & offer. bushfoundation.org #racsummit

“Empowered youth are engaged youth.” - Jamie Horter #racsummit

“Move from a power culture to a culture of empowerment.” Jamie Horter along with 5 amazing leaders in creative rural youth development closing out the #racsummit with so much heart, hope and honesty about how our society is failing the next generation. Let’s. Do. Better.

.Thomas X speaking on resilience and empowerment of youth during the closing plenary of the #racsummit.

Protect your spirit. Take care of yourself. When you protect yourself you can protect others. Thomas X #racsummit

. Thomas X leaving the #racsummit closing plenary with 7 teachings: 1. Respect 2. Truth 3. Wisdom 4. Honesty 5. Humility 6. Courage 7. Love

Thanks for helping us end the 2019 #racsummit on such beautiful musical notes, Sam Miltich ! 🎶

As we come to the end of our closing reception, we want to thank you all for coming, connecting and contributing. We wish you all safe travel! 🎉

“So what’s happening in Minnesota has been really inspiring.” Thanks to Jenna Ross at the The Minnesota Star Tribune for the great feature on the 2019 Rural Arts & Culture in #GrandRapids last month, and for featuring so many partners, organizers & speakers! #racsummit startribune.com/grand-rapids-g…

Did you catch *NewsHour tonight? Yes, that was the #racsummit and several rural Minnesota artists featured, including BuckanagaSocialClub and Sam Miltich ! #ruralarts pbs.org/newshour/show/…

“Rural people are every bit as deserving of art as any other group, and maybe more so, because they don't have as much access to it,” jazz musician Sam Miltich tells Jeffrey Brown to.pbs.org/2Kcy0ax