We're an MN Cup Semi-Finalist—Come Cheer Us On!

Hello friends,

Art from the Inside has been selected as a 2026 MN Cup Semi-Finalist!

MN Cup is one of Minnesota's largest and most competitive startup competitions, supporting entrepreneurs and organizations with bold ideas that create meaningful social and economic impact. Being selected as a semi-finalist is an incredible honor, and we're grateful to be recognized alongside so many innovative organizations across Minnesota.

This is an affirmation that the voices, talents, and creative leadership of justice-impacted artists deserve to be seen, valued, and invested in. It also gives us an opportunity to share our vision for Phoenix Rising which is a first-of-its-kind creative community where justice-impacted artists can live, create, earn, and inspire others.

Now we need your help!

On Thursday, August 6, we'll have just three minutes to share our vision during the MN Cup Impact Ventures Division Showcase, and we'd love to fill the room with our friends, supporters, artists, and community.

While the showcase isn't officially judged, many of the judges will be there, and attendees will vote for the Audience Favorite Award. Every person in the audience helps create the energy in the room and your support would mean so much to us.

MN Cup Impact Ventures Division Showcase
Thursday, August 6
4:00–6:30 p.m.
Sunrise Banks Corporate Office
2525 Wabash Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55114

Register here:
MNCup Impact Ventures Division Showcase Registration

Can't attend?

Watch our MN Cup video:
Art from the Inside – Phoenix Rising (YouTube)

Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us build a future where art changes perceptions, strengthens communities, and creates new opportunities for justice-impacted artists.

We hope to see you there and invite a friend!

With gratitude,

Jessica Espinosa & Antonio Espinosa