Welcome to
Midwest Art Catalyst
The outpouring of community at the 2010 Post Holiday Extravaganza spawned the creation of the Midwest Art Catalyst (MWAC). With the help of my nearest and dearest. a non-profit organization was formed, with the goal to create, promote, and support artistic / musical events and ideas. In addition to donating to local art and music programs, we also sponsor fundraisers for individual causes. Our goal is to bring the community’s creatives closer together, thus making us all a bit stronger and more inspired. Get on board! MWAC is for everyone who needs a little creative stimulation to complete their lives.
Thanks for life…
Edgar Burn aka Eric Barnes
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The goal of the Midwest Art Catalyst is to support the growth of the arts community in our area. We hold fundraisers to fund art and music programs in our local public schools and to provide art to the greater community. We’re always looking for new ideas!
"Promoting creative growth and enriching the community
through art and music."
the cause
2014-2015 DONATIONS
$2000: THE 410 PROJECT
The 410 Project has been a staple in the Mankato arts community for many years. Our donation helped the 410 Project continue to present exciting exhibitions, community events, and art sessions to kids and adults alike.
giving back
Our main goal is to bring Mankato’s creative community closer together thus making us all stronger and more inspired. In addition to donating to local art and music programs, we also sponsor fundraisers for individual causes.
With your help, it is our non-stop goal to create, promote, and support artistic and musical events and artists in our region.
events
WHEN
MAY 13, 2023 // 12 PM - 8 PM
WHERE
++Location Has Changed Due to Weather!++
Kato Ballroom
200 Chestnut St
Mankato MN 56001
A community centered art fair presented by MRP and MWAC unifying the Indigenous Art Fair with the Post Holiday Extravaganza. MANIFEST will feature live music, outdoor art booths, an art raffle/silent auction, food, kids activities, & Indigenous centered classes presented by MRP.
MANIFEST is hosted by the Mahkato Revitalization Project (MRP) andthe Midwest Art Catalyst (MWAC), both 501(c)(3) non-profits. Since 2018 MRP has strived to revitalize Lakota/Dakota Indigenous culture & history through art & education. Established in 2010, MWAC coordinates fundraisers to support the growth of our local art and music community.
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meet the board
Edgar Burn
This guy. He’s the one that made this organization happen. He has supported the arts within our region for so long it has inspired all of us to make this bigger and better every year. Edgar’s passion for the arts makes him the heart and soul of our little non-profit.
Megan Dell
Megan is an internationally recognized tattoo artist who enjoys painting taxidermied bears, throwing frisbees for her dog Eddie, and raising a beautiful, perfect, obedient snake named Hillary. But seriously, she has a laser focus. Her drive keeps us all moving forward and upward.
Gina Abbas
With a heart of gold and red hair as majestic as the sun, Gina's super natural organizational skills play a key part of holding us all together. We couldn't pull off Post Holiday Extravaganza without her!
Jake Downs
Jake is a major component of the beloved Mankato establishment -- the NaKato. Jake has lent this awesome venue to us for the several years to kick off the Post-Holiday Extravaganza. He also makes the most kick-ass garlic parmesan sauce. Ever.
