As the leading youth media arts non-profit & leading filmmaker support organization in the Upper Midwest, Filmnorth's mission is to empower artists to tell their stories, launch and sustain successful careers, and advance The North as a leader in the national network of independent filmmakers. We achieve our mission by nurturing a vibrant, diverse community of film and media artists; providing education and resources at every stage of their careers; and celebrating their achievements.

ArtStart is an award-winning 501-C3 non-profit arts organization that advances quality arts education through the lens of environmental stewardship and culture. ArtStarts Community Workshops bring fabulous, funky materials from ArtStart’s ArtScraps Materials Reuse Center to your site with art projects and activities designed to spark the imagination! Workshops can be customized for all ages and for youth with different learning styles. All workshops are taught by professional artists.