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About

Madison Mercantile" is a place for Community, Art and Innovation in Madison.  We are at the South end of Main Street in the shadow of the grain silos. 

 

The Mercantile continues to evolve....we currently work in these areas:

Art and Music
Civic and Social Engagement
Well-Being and Good Food
Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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We were founded by a "rural rebounder," Kris Shelstad, who returned to her hometown and decided to make a difference.   We bought the building in June of 2021 and opened the doors to the community in less than six months! 

Our Mission

Our Mission

Provide an accessible, equitable, inclusive and flexible space that supports Art, Culture, Community and Innovation to our city and our region.

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Our Vision

The Madison Art and Innovation Center - known as The Madison Mercantile -  is a welcoming, accessible and multi-functional space responsive to community needs.  The Center includes an Art Gallery, Stage, Music Room, Community Workshop, Classrooms, Studios, Offices, Wellness Room and common use spaces for gathering, growing and learning.  The Center operates a for-profit coffee house and gift shop.  The center provides opportunity and programs for all area residents.  

We Need Your Support Today!

Madison Mercantile

Mission: Provide an accessible, equitable, inclusive and flexible space that supports Art, Culture, Community and Innovation to our city and our region.

Email: kris@madisonmercantile.com

Phone:320-698-7121 (Coffee House)

             320-361-0006 (Kris/Exec Dir)

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601 1st Street
Madison, MN
56256

Thanks to......

Mardag Foundation

McKnight Foundation

Southwest Minnesota Arts Council

Blandin Foundation

Dana and Christopher Reeve Foundation 

Southwest Initiative Foundation

AARP

MN Department of Agriculture

Countryside Public Health

Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging

University of Minnesota Extension 

​Madison, MN Economic Development

Individual Donors

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