Partners

The Italian Cultural Center is proud to partner with distinguished local, national and international organizations.

SOCIETÀ DANTE ALIGHIERI

In 2021, ICC was appointed Presidio Letterario of the Società Dante Alighieri (DA), one of the most important Italian institutions for the promotion and appreciation of Italian language and culture since 1889. ICC is now part of a network of cultural centers in Italy and abroad promoting events and initiatives related to Italian literature. Since 2009 DA has officially been part of the jury of Premio Strega, the most prestigious Italian literary award.

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ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI CULTURA - CHICAGO

The Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago is the cultural office of the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago. Founded in 1985, the Institute is one of five cultural agencies of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the United States. The Institute serves as a convenient source for information about Italian life and culture that showcases Italy’s classic and contemporary heritage with particular reference to art, music, cinema, design, architecture, literature, fashion, theatre, cuisine, science, and technology. The Institute is also home to a school of Italian language and culture, as well as a venue for art exhibitions and film screenings.

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MSP FILM SOCIETY

MSP Film Society, our partner for the annual Italian Film Festival, is Minnesota’s foremost film exhibition organization, and a 501(c)(3) non-profit. They bring the best of international and independent cinema to Minnesota audiences through the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival and numerous niche film festivals and series as well as daily programming 365-days a year.

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GLOBAL MINNESOTA

Global Minnesota connects individuals, organizations, and communities to the world. Through a unique lineup of programs offered from the Twin Cities to Greater Minnesota, Global Minnesota takes relevant and timely information on international issues, foreign policy, and cultural topics, and provides the space and opportunity for Minnesotans to engage and discuss.

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MINNESOTA COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS (MCN)

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) was founded in 1987 to meet the increasing information needs of nonprofits and to convene nonprofits to address issues facing the sector. It is the largest state association of nonprofits in the United States. Through MCN, nonprofits join together across interest areas to work on issues of common concern to all.

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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / College of Liberal Arts

The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) at the University of Minnesota offers students a world-class education alongside unparalleled experiences that prepare students for life after graduation. Through literature, film, philosophy, and diverse forms of cultural expression, the Department of French and Italian examines the past and present of France and Italy, as well as the impact of French and Italian thought upon our changing world.