MASON CITY – The Charles H. MacNider announced they are a recipient of the Iowa Arts Council’s Cultural Leadership Partner Grant Program, a department of the Iowa Economic Development Authority. This grant recognizes the leadership role the Museum plays in the arts community in Iowa. The Museum has been a recipient of the grant since the program was created over 15 years ago. It is designed to provide operational support for expenses that often do not qualify for other grants such as salaries, utilities, and other administrative expenses.
Grants such as the Cultural Leadership Partner Program allow for many of the programs at the Museum to occur free of charge. The Museum targets the funds of this program for use during its MacNider Arts Festival which is held the second Saturday in June. This free public event highlights local artists, kids activities, and live music. Without grants such as this these programs would not be available to the North Iowa Community.
The grant is for $10,000.
The Charles H. MacNider Museum is free and open to the public Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located at 303 2nd Street SE, Mason City Iowa, 50401.