Duluth's AICHO recognized as 'regional cultural treasure' with $500,000 grant
AICHO's arts program was one of 10 arts organizations in Minnesota to be designated a Regional Cultural Treasure and receive an unrestricted grant of at least $500,000.
6:59 pm, May 19, 2021
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A mural of a Native American woman on the side of the Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center at the American Indian Community Housing Organization dominates the streetscape on West Second Street in Duluth on Friday evening. The mural was created by artists Votan Ik and Derek Brown. (Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com)
The American Indian Community Housing Organization has been working with local Indigenous artists for nine years to transform its headquarters at the Gimaajii Mino Bimaadizimin into center for culture and arts.