Minnesota SF975 allocates $300,000 to Art From the Inside for arts programs benefiting incarcerated and supervised release individuals.

Minnesota SF975 proposes a $150,000 appropriation for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund. This funding is directed to the Minnesota Humanities Center's Board of Directors for a grant to Art From the Inside. The grant aims to use various art forms, including visual art, poetry, literature, theater, dance, and music, to support, therapeutically aid, and rehabilitate incarcerated persons and those on supervised release. The bill seeks to foster a safer correctional facility and community environment through these arts initiatives.

Minnesota SF975 allocates $300,000 to Art From the Inside for arts programs benefiting incarcerated and supervised release individuals.

Minnesota SF975 proposes a $150,000 appropriation for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund. This funding is directed to the Minnesota Humanities Center's Board of Directors for a grant to Art From the Inside. The grant aims to use various art forms, including visual art, poetry, literature, theater, dance, and music, to support, therapeutically aid, and rehabilitate incarcerated persons and those on supervised release. The bill seeks to foster a safer correctional facility and community environment through these arts initiatives.