Welcome

Below is a link to our amazon list of items that we can accept for the Multicultural Center.

We will be adding a list of items we can collect for distribution to community members in need. 

If you have any questions regarding any items or possible donations, please contact us via email: info@vemamn.org

Join our Co-Executive Director every Thursday 5 pm-6 pm for courageous and uplifting conversations. 

Rent this space for an equitable percentage of your sales to braid, retwist, etc. We have 3 stylist chars and many products and tools to use or bring your own! welcome your clients into a space that is reflective of them in their community.

Join the Lyric Youth Arts Theatre Education Program for Disney's The Lion King Jr. May 10-12! Featuring local actors and backstage crew in grades 3-6. We are grateful to VEMA-Voices for Ethnic and Multicultural Awareness, as they serve as our cultural consultants and partners. Together, we are thrilled to present a beautiful scene that features Iron Rangers of African descent in celebration of their cultural heritage!

TICKETS: https://www.lyriccenteronline.org/

THANK YOU to the following community-minded organizations for supporting this important program. Without them, none of this would be possible!

Mountain-Iron Buhl Public Schools, Thrift store Rachel's FundRaiser, Giants Ridge, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, Essentia Health, and Family Services Collaborative of St. Louis County

If you would like to be a vendor/table please register via the following link:

https://forms.gle/kJrXGSN8e2wLxEnQ6

Any other questions or comments please email info@vemamn.org.

Are you interested in working in the film industry? Want to learn from folks working in the industry now? Want to learn more about the makings of a film festival? Here is your chance!! 

We are looking for a diverse group of folks for the following from Director Robert Enriquez:

IG @ssff_north
FB Film Friendly Iron Range 

1.  Film- Looking to Hire Local people from the Range.  Benefits all of us.  I am happy to “teach” so that people can grow their resumes.
So, willing to hire people for Almost all areas A to Z.  Meaning Actors, Crew, and vendors.

2.  Film Festival.  This is Volunteer-based.  Looking for people to screen films, work events, help marketing,  be board members, etc.

Trajectory:  One film in July.  Another should be in October.  (Both are on the smaller side).  Then in 2025 moving into some larger stuff.
Hoping the film festival can be the week of October 25, 2024, however, this is not a locked-in date. 

There will be a Zoom “Meet & Greet” with Director Robert Enriquez on Friday, May 10th @ 1pm. If you would like to attend please email Seraphia@vemamn.org or call/text 218-403-0159

If you are interested in any of the above please contact us at seraphia@vemamn.org or call/text 218-403-0159

Join us for a panel discussion, a free lunch, and a tour of the courthouse.

Meet and have a free dinner with Judges, Attorneys, and others who work within the justice system. This event is being hosted by the members of the Iron Range EJC and VEMA. 

meal provided will be:
Brats on a bun
Potato Salad
Cowboys Beans
Sweets & non-alcohol drinks

**This meal is not prepared by Mike’s Pub. It is prepared by members of VEMA & IREJC** 

Join us for the 4th Annual Iron Range Juneteenth Celebration on June 19th, 2024 on the 500 block of Chestnut St.amily fun for everyone! Virginia, MN! 

If you would like to be a vendor/table please register via the following link:

https://forms.gle/kJrXGSN8e2wLxEnQ6

Any other questions or comments please email info@vemamn.org.