Goodale Theater Monthly Update

June 17, 2024 

Since the March 4 and April 6 Town Hall Meetings and additional community gatherings , including the virtual meeting with the MN Artist Coalition, ACA (Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs) has been working closely with the Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) to draft a plan and timeline to find a new operator for the Cowles Center facility.

Stakeholders and key individuals connecting the ACA to the dance community have been identified and informied the operating objectives for an operator RFP. See the list of common operating objectives brought forth.

ACA is requesting additional funds the 2025-2026 budget, dedicated to bridging the time period the Cowles is closed with supporting continued dance activity in downtown Minneapolis. ACA meets with our city budget department and Mayor this month to discuss our request and will know more after this meeting.