ABOUT US

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
Peggy Bocchi Hansen
Lili Hall
Anna Chernakova
Vittorio Raimondi
Anthony Alessi
Colleen Hennen
Sandra Gengler
Tony Nucera
Giada Nucera

Honorary members of the ICC Board of Directors:

Anna Masellis
Emanuela Corbetta
Elena Wilsey
Nancy Schaefer
Lon Bencini
Nassim Rossi