Dana Sikkila
Executive Director, 410 Project (Mankato, Minnesota)
Session: Bikes, Plants and Overlooked History: Artist-led Processes for Local Pride and Identity (Friday, 3:45 – 5:00pm)
Dana Sikkila received her Master of Arts in Printmaking as well as her Non Profit Leadership Certificate from Minnesota State University, Mankato. At just 33 years old, Sikkila has been named as one of the most well-known creative leaders of Southern Minnesota, developing and executing numerous grassroots cultural project and programs throughout the state. Still based in Mankato, she concentrates on her studio practice as well as being Executive Director of the 410 Project Community Art Space, as well as holding studio art and education adjunct professor positions at Minnesota State University, Mankato. You can find Sikkila’s name leading and directing independent projects such as Project Bike and M.A.C. Public Access Program. Since 2014 Sikkila has served as a board member for the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, Minnesota Citizen’s for the Arts, as well as a Grant Review Panelist, and Artistic Evaluator for the Minnesota State Arts Board.