A FIRST FOR THE ARTS IN SIOUX FALLS Maren Engel

Sioux Falls has hired Maren Engel as its first Arts Coordinator. Engel has a background in arts administration, performing arts, community development and fundraising. As Arts Coordinator, Engel collaborates with city departments, community organizations, neighborhoods and individuals. Her responsibilities include creating arts and culture policies, managing city art investments, implementing procedures and developing partnerships and financial resources to meet the diverse needs of residents and visitors.

“I’m very excited to see the City of Sioux Falls recognize all that is going on in the arts in the community,” Engel says. “My hope is that the arts community feels good knowing that they have an advocate for them, advocating for them at the city level.”

Engel hopes the success of her position will open opportunities for other communities across the state. Engel is actively involved in the arts, performing with Transept, the Good Night Theatre Collective and Midtown Coffee Radio Hour. She is also a member of the Sioux Falls Arts Council, serving on its Fund Development Committee.