Encouraging Growth & Development of the Arts in Southwest Minnesota

We're a source of funds and technical services to enable local organizations, educational institutions and individuals to sponsor and/or create and promote the arts in their communities.

Serving Southwest Minnesota
Big Stone  |  Chippewa |  Cottonwood |  Jackson |  Kandiyohi |  Lac qui Parle |  Lincoln |  Lyon |  McLeod |  Meeker |  Murray |  Nobles |  Pipestone |  Redwood |  Renville |  Rock |  Swift |  Yellow Medicine |  Pezihutazizi/Upper Sioux Community |  Cansayapi/Lower Sioux Community

ON THE CALENDAR

Here's what's happening in southwest Minnesota

GRANTS

OPPORTUNITIES

Are You an Artist or
an Arts Organization?

Now you have an opportunity to join our lists!

For Artists: Share your artwork, details about your work, and your contact information so that people throughout southwest Minnesota and beyond can experience your craft and connect with you about your services offered.

For Arts Organizations: Share what you do in your communities and what services you offer! Do you have a gathering space you rent out? Do you hold arts classes? Have a gallery? Gift Shop? A space that can be rented for performances? Share so we can build meaningful connections in SW MN and help with the success of the arts in our region.

Upcoming SMAC Events

Work of Art: Legal Considerations
Wednesday, October 7 2026

Workshop for Artists: Legal Considerations

6 to 8 pm
Online

Palace Theatre logo
Monday, October 12 2026

Needs Assessment Listening Session

5:30 to 6:30 pm
Palace Theatre
104 E Main St
Luverne, MN 56156

Photo of SMAC building from street view
Tuesday, October 13 2026

Open Office Hours for SMAC Grant Assistance

10 am to 12 pm & 1-2 pm
SW MN Arts Council Office & Gallery
509 W Main St
Marshall, MN 56258

Thursday, October 15 2026

Virtual Artist Talk with John Munson

5:30 pm
Online on Zoom
Email info@swmnarts.org for Zoom link before the event starts

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