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People & Culture

It’s the people who make Mia what it is. Read profiles, interviews, updates, and encounters from across the museum. Take a peek behind the scenes and get to know the people inside Mia.

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From Back-of-House to Front and Center: Mia Staff Artists Reflect

Since it began in 2006, the Mia staff art show has grown and developed into an exhibition in its own right. In 2025, the show received over 60 submissions from nearly every department in the museum, showcasing an incredible array of talent and creativity.

Juneteenth at Mia Unites BIPOC Staff Around Joy and Resilience

In 2024, Mia threw a Juneteenth celebration for the community as well as staff. The Mia BIPOC Employee Resource Group organized a panel discussion with members of Black Greek Letter Organizations, fraternities, and sororities.

Curator Valéria Piccoli Tells a Story with Mia’s Collection of Latin American Art

Mia’s Latin America art collection had accreted haphazardly, shaped by trends—like the midcentury enthusiasm for pre-Columbian art—and pieces inherited by donors. Then Mia hired Valéria Piccoli, the museum’s first curator of Latin American art.

Staff Art Picks for Pride Month

Discover a round-up of staff favorites showcases a wide range of art and artists that resonate with Pride Month.

Q&A with Valéria Piccoli, Mia’s First Curator of Latin American Art

Meet Valéria Piccoli, Mia’s First Curator of Latin American Art. As the Ken and Linda Cutler Chair of the Art of the Americas and curator of Latin American art, she oversees a collection of objects and the museum’s relationship with the growing Latino communities of Minnesota.

How Volunteers Help Mia Reach New Audiences

Many Mia events rely on volunteers to make them a success. Learn how partnerships with volunteers and community businesses and organizations benefit the museum, volunteers, and visitors.

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