Cultural & Artistic Expressions

Donors to the Foundation have the opportunity to support State Fair performance and competitive offerings in art, dance, music, theater, creative activities and related areas. Contributions will support projects such as preservation of the Fine Arts Center and programs that give fairgoers access to the greatest breadth of artistic expressions.

Gifts of any amount may be restricted to this program area.

PROJECTS UNDERWAY

Giant Sing Along

Created by Montreal-based artists Mouna Andraos and Melissa Mongiat, the Giant Sing Along is a participatory public art experience -- new at the 2011 State Fair. A field of microphones will welcome everyone to sing their lungs out to this year’s voted hits, karaoke style. A large screen will feature the lyrics of modern and nostalgic songs and the software helps everyone sing in unison.

Presented by Bremer Bank, Giant Sing Along is a co-production of the Minnesota State Fair, the Minnesota State Fair Foundation (msffoundation.org), and Northern Lights.mn (northern.lights.mn).

Fine Arts Center

The State Fair is home to Minnesota’s largest juried art show. Each year Minnesota artists connect with over 250,000 fair guests – it is an unparalleled forum for arts education, representing a broad spectrum of mediums and the finest of talents. The Fine Arts Center, constructed in 1907, is one of the oldest structures on the fairgrounds and is in need of preservation. Improving this historic structure promotes restoration of quality architecture, energy efficiencies and enhanced functionality.

To inquire about Fine Arts funding, contact Kay Cady at (651) 632-2630 or info@msffoundation.org.