At the September 10, 2026, meeting, the Central MN Arts Board (CMAB) awarded a $4,700 Arts Access Grant to WACOSA, serving adults with disabilities, to support a series of storytelling, theatre, improv and creative expressions workshops lead by theatre artist and educator Heather Mastomarco at six WACOSA program sites during Fall 2026.

The Arts Access Grant program provides up to $5,000 in funding to cultural community groups and nonprofit organizations for events and activities that engage underserved audiences and increase access to arts and cultural expression. Funding for this program is made possible by the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Central Minnesota Arts Board supports collaborative and innovative arts opportunities through partnerships and financial investments in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright counties as one of eleven Regional Arts Councils designated by the Minnesota State Arts Board working with community partners to increase access to the unique cultural assets of Minnesota.
For more information about the Central MN Arts Board programs visit www.centralmnartsboard.org or call the office at 320-968-4290 or toll free at 1-866-825-1471.