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State of the Arts

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Tag: McKnight Foundation

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Heart of the Beast shakes up leadership

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs October 8, 2014, 1:54 PM Oct 8, 2014
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The change comes in the wake of a financial crisis in August that forced the company to furlough staff for two weeks. Read more →

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‘Beast’ director Sandy Spieler wins McKnight art prize

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs June 20, 2014, 12:01 AM Jun 20, 2014
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Sandy Spieler, artistic director of In The Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre and founder of the annual May Day Parade has won the McKnight Foundation’s prestigious Distinguished Artist Award for 2014. Read more →

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Remembering Sage Cowles

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs November 22, 2013, 3:54 PM Nov 22, 2013
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The Twin Cities has lost one its most generous arts supporters. Philanthropist Sage Cowles, the wife of the late John Cowles, died yesterday. She was 88. As a couple, Sage and John Cowles had a tremendous influence on the local arts scene.  Through Sage, much of that generosity went to dance. Her legacy is reflected Read more →

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Wendy Lehr named 2013 McKnight Distinguished Artist

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs June 6, 2013, 10:55 AM Jun 6, 2013
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The McKnight Foundation has named Wendy Lehr, a pillar of the Twin Cities theater scene, the recipient of its top artistic honor. Read more →

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