The Italian Cultural Center (ICC), founded in Minneapolis in 2006, is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization open to anyone interested in the unique phenomena of Italian culture. 

Vision: To establish a multifaceted center in Minnesota for all things Italian. To serve as a beacon for classic and contemporary Italian culture through language, art, music, design, cinema, architecture, and technology.

Mission:  To promote the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Italian culture through educational services and cultural events.

Objectives

• Promote the best of Italian culture to people of all ages in Minnesota.
• Provide in-depth exploration of Italian culture through unique stories of its artists and scientists.
• Create stimulating opportunities for enrichment and transformation on personal and community levels. 
• Become a resource and focal point for everything Italian in Minnesota.
• Create a physical home for the Italian Cultural Center in the Twin Cities.
• Create partnerships in Italy for promotion of American/ Midwestern cultural phenomena, optimism included.

Board of Directors

Massimo Bonavita
Anna Olivero
Elena Wilsey
Nassim Rossi
Peggy Bocchi Hansen
Angelo Liberati
Heidi Haaland
Anna Chernakova