The mission of the Minnesota State Legislature in this context is to allocate funds to the State Arts Board and regional arts councils to support arts-related programming by nonprofit organizations and individual artists within Minnesota.
The SEMAC Legacy Grants program is founded on principles outlined in the Minnesota Constitution, supporting activities across three main pillars: Arts and Arts Access, Arts Education, and Arts & Cultural Heritage. The grant's broad goals include enhancing the quality and accessibility of arts activities, supporting arts education for Minnesotans of all ages, and celebrating diverse cultural traditions within the state. This includes funding up to 80% of approved arts programming aimed at overcoming barriers to access, fostering the long-term vitality of the arts sector, embedding the arts into community and economic development, and investing in public art accessible to all in Minnesota. The program encourages projects that build lasting partnerships and span multiple focus areas, aiming for a wide-reaching impact on the state's cultural landscape.