Language Services
We currently offer services in the following languages: Hmong, Somali, and Spanish.
The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council is dedicated to making the arts accessible to all residents of Southeastern Minnesota. Our language services are just one way we’re working to create a more inclusive arts community.
SEMAC is proud to partner with Project FINE and the Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association (IMAA) to offer free translation, interpretation, and grant writing assistance for artists and culture bearers in Hmong, Somali, and Spanish for Non-English speakers or people with limited English.
Project FINE is a Winona-based nonprofit organization that has served refugees and immigrants in Winona County and the surrounding areas for over three decades. They are dedicated to helping newcomers integrate into the community, providing essential services such as foreign language interpretation, translation services, education opportunities, and empowerment initiatives.
Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association (IMAA) is a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization with an office in Rochester dedicated to supporting immigrant and refugee communities through culturally responsive services. IMAA provides professional language access solutions, including interpretation and translation, to help individuals effectively engage with public, nonprofit, and community-based organizations. With a strong focus on equity, access, and inclusion, IMAA works to reduce language barriers and ensure meaningful participation in programs, services, and civic opportunities.
How It Works
For more information or to set up language services, contact Sharon Mansur, Outreach & Accessibility Manager, at sharon@semac.org or 507.322.1088, 711 TTY.
To request an interpreter directly from Project FINE, please complete their form by clicking the button below. Or call them at 507.452.4100.
To request an interpreter directly from IMAA, please complete their “Request an Interpreter” form by clicking the button below and email it to languageservices@imaa.net. IMAA will confirm once the request has been assigned to an interpreter.