Discussion with Grantmakers in the Arts

Grantmakers in the Arts will be bringing their members from across the nation to Minnesota for their national conference October 19-22, 2025 (click here to learn about this year’s conference in Chicago). Please join Grantmakers in the Arts’ president Eddie Torres on November 12 at 3pm at Minnesota Council on Foundations as they facilitate a discussion with you about Minnesota’s cultural community, funding community and the opportunity to tell the nation about what makes visiting and investing in Minnesota a special opportunity.

MCF takes seriously the health of staff, members and other stakeholders. Please see the public health measures that we've instituted for in-person programming.

For additional information, please reach out to Khin Oo, [email protected].

About Eddie

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Eddie Torres (they/them) is a social change leader in the nonprofit, philanthropic and public sectors - currently serving as President and CEO of Grantmakers in the Arts. Torres served as Deputy Commissioner of Cultural Affairs for New York City, where they played a leadership role in the development of the city’s long-term sustainability plan, the city's first cultural plan and a study of and efforts to support the diversity of the city’s cultural organizations. Prior, Torres was a Program Officer with The Rockefeller Foundation, where they supported arts and culture, employment access, and resilience. Torres has also served at The Ford Foundation and at the Bronx Council on the Arts, among other roles. Torres serves as Vice Chair on the board of directors of United Philanthropy Forum, as well as serving on its Public Policy Committee. Torres holds a Master of Arts in Art History from Hunter College and a Master of Science in Management from The New School.