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![TruArtSpeaks](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Campaigns/Art-In-This-Present-Moment/TruArtSpeaks/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/TruArtSpeaks-010.jpg)
TruArtSpeaks highlights the work of a dancer and ceramicist who center the Black experience in their art.
MORE![Walker West](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Campaigns/Art-In-This-Present-Moment/Walker-West/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Walker-West-006.jpg)
Walker West Music Academy worked with musician William E. Duncan to bring a new composition to life.
MORE![Monkeybear's Harmolodic Workshop](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Campaigns/Art-In-This-Present-Moment/MonkeyBear/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Monkeybear-2.jpg)
Artists created a shadow puppet piece to share narratives and stories from the uprising in the Twin Cities.
MORE![Soomaal House of Art](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Campaigns/Art-In-This-Present-Moment/Soomaal-House-of-Art/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Soomaal-House-008.jpg)
This Minneapolis-based Somali artists’ collective supports a growing number of emerging and established Somali artists.
MORE![AICHO](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Campaigns/Art-In-This-Present-Moment/AICHO/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/DSC01717-copy.jpg)
Artists painted a mural that aims to bring color and life to Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, utilizing Anishinaabe symbolism to shed light on the city’s Indigenous history.
MORE![Catalyst Arts](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Campaigns/Art-In-This-Present-Moment/Catalyst-Arts/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Catalyst-Arts-006.jpg)
Artists form a collaborative on a Black/queer living & cultural experience in an RV while following their acting, writing and filmmaking dreams.
MORE![Giving with Intention](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Campaigns/Where-Giving-Grows/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/WGG-donor-hero.jpg)
Through her donor advised fund, Mya Honeywell designed a creative way to engage her clients while giving back to her community.
MORE![Don’t You Feel It Too?](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Campaigns/Art-In-This-Present-Moment/DYFIT/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/DYFIT-003.jpg)
Don’t You Feel It Too? is a movement meditation practice, and part of our Art In This Present Moment series.
MORE![Q&A With Clayton Chan](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/9.20-CARES-Act.jpg)
The estate planning lawyer shares his views on charitable giving, community foundations and helping clients achieve their goals.
MORE![2020 Facing Race Award Honorees Named](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/What-We-Do/Facing-Race/Facing-Race-2020/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/10.20-Facing-Race-announcement.jpg)
Twin Cities PBS will televise this year’s recognition honoring Minnesota anti-racism activists; the show will feature special guest Jonathan Capehart.
MORE![Why I’m Voting](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/2018RISEConference.jpg)
Nausheena Hussain, executive director of RISE, shares why voting matters.
MORE![Partnership for a ConnectedMN Awards $2.1 Million in Grants](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Campaigns/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Neighborhood-House-ConnectedMN.jpg)
23 organizations serving digital access needs of Minnesota students receive grants.
MORE![How Four Donors Responded to the Pandemic](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Dave-Jan-donors.jpg)
Donors shift their giving to meet community needs.
MORE![Engaging Donors During Times of Uncertainty](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/9.20-endowment-talk.jpg)
Here's how to manage the challenges of talking to donors about planned giving during a pandemic.
MORE![Advocating for Racial Equity in Minnesota Classrooms](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Dr.-Rose-Chu-BBG-3-Teacher-of-Colors-Event.jpg)
Learn more about MNEEP and its work to empower students to reach their full academic potential in This Present Moment.
MORE![Changing the Narratives of Black, Indigenous & People of Color Through Art](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Theater-Mu-photo-credit-Rich-Ryan-16.9.jpg)
The Twin Cities Theatres of Color Coalition discusses the role performing arts plays in social change.
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