Department of Public Transformation (DoPT) believes in working with artists, cultural workers, and connectors to strengthen rural places by supporting the role of community assets—social, cultural, and built—as a lens to help communities investigate and celebrate their collective story: past, present, and future. From creative taprooms and gathering places to multi-use community hubs and knowledge centers, Activate Rural supports creative building activation projects that inspire, motivate, and open up possibilities for rural communities across Minnesota.
The Activate Rural Public Workshop Series offers free in-person and virtual workshops and weekly one-on-one activation coaching sessions.
The Activate Rural Learning Lab is a curated cohort experience for communities to cultivate places of connection and creativity.
Activate Rural Atlas — a new collection of stories, tools, and resources designed to guide and inspire those creating vibrant community spaces in rural towns.