2026-03-12T13:56:58Z 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 831893608 OPEN ARTS MINNESOTA OPEN 5077796292 56749 192nd Lane Mankato MN 56001 Clarissa Meissner Treasurer 5077796292 2026-03-12 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X https://www.openartsminnesota.org/ X X 81694 X 66738 14087 14087 869 81694 9202 62230 2000 5456 6687 4918 90493 -8799 26666 17867 26666 17357 26666 17357 26666 17357 Open Arts Minnesota creates and fosters inclusive artistic activities for people with disabilities who are of diverse abilities and ages seeking opportunities to discover their unique creative gifts, develop and practice skills, and share their creations in a supportive, compassionate environment. Expansion and impact of the In-Person Theatre Programs. In 2025, Open Arts Minnesota significantly expanded its inperson theatre programming across Mankato, New Ulm, and Fairmont, providing consistent creative opportunities for actors with disabilities. These programs offered regular rehearsals, public performances, and community arts participation, resulting in substantial engagement throughout the year. The Aktion Club Theatre of Mankato recorded 484 participant engagements, the United We Stand Players of New Ulm recorded 230 participant engagements, and the Aktion Club Theatre of Fairmont recorded 693 participant engagements, with Fairmont nearly doubling in size as rehearsals for a new play began. These programs not only strengthened acting skills and confidence but also connected participants with their communities through events such as variety shows, fairs, and Disability Pride celebrations. 30000 21117 International Recognition for Disability Leadership and Storytelling. In 2025, Open Arts Minnesota received international recognition when it was featured in a published book on disability and violence prevention titled Flipping the Story on Disability and Violence: People with Intellectual Disability and Allies Leading the Change. The book highlighted OAM as an organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of people with disabilities and included the personal story of the organizations Artistic Assistant. This acknowledgment elevated OAMs work to a global audience, validating its approach to inclusive arts, empowerment, and storytelling as a model for disability leadership and creative expression. 10000 7038 Leadership in Disability Pride, Advocacy, and Community Education. Open Arts Minnesota played a major leadership role in disability advocacy throughout 2025 by organizing and participating in regional Disability Pride events and statewide initiatives. The organization coordinated the Disability Pride art show at the Carnegie Art Center and collaborated with The Arc Minnesota and Advocating Change Together on multiple Pride activities. Two Mankato actors completed the Olmstead Academy and delivered trainings on the Olmstead Decision to two MRCI day services groups, while four actors from New Ulm and Mankato were supported in participating in the statewide Disability Jamboree. These efforts elevated the voices of people with disabilities, strengthened community understanding of disability rights, and positioned OAM participants as educators and leaders. 10000 7039 35194 Emily Austvold Co-Secretary 1.00 0 Erin Ebert Member at Large 1.00 0 Cheryl Hutcens Vice-Chair 1.00 0 LeeAnn Erickson Member at Large 1.00 0 Jyneal McCrea Co-Secretary 1.00 0 Clarissa Meissner Treasurer 1.00 0 Jessica O'Brien Member at Large 1.00 0 Kari Peterson Member at Large 1.00 0 Shannon Sinning Chair 2.00 0 Melissa Steel Member at Large 1.00 0 Kathy Shimota Member at Large 1.00 0 Melinda Wedzina Member at Large 1.00 0 Wilbur Neushwander-Frink Executive Director 37.00 41000 0 0 false false false false false false false false false MN Clarissa Meissner 41 Evergreen Ln Madison Lake MN 56063 5073171078 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE 0 NONE 0 true X 0 53256 107716 73537 81694 316203 0 53256 107716 73537 81694 316203 0 0 0 316203 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53256 107716 73537 81694 316203 1.00000 1.00000 0.00000 0.00000 X Part I, Line 8 $869 in-kind donations Part I, Line 16 Fundraising expenses, bank fees, background check expenses, cell phone expenses, insurance expenses, in-kind expenses, office supplies, travel and meals expenses, website expenses