Applications are now being accepted for 2016/2017 Jerome Foundation Fellowships for Emerging Artists. Artists may work in a variety of visual art media, including both traditional and new media. Eligible applicants must be in the early stages of their careers and have not yet attained professional acknowledgment commensurate with the...
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Monthly Archives: July 2016
Call for Art: In. Art Show
Posted by SMACThe In. Art Show is open to all artists throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, and beyond. A juried and judged visual art competition is a valuable experience for artists that elevates exposure of the artist’s work to the public, and enhances an artist’s resume. To be accepted into the show, submitted...
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Open Call — Spirit: Made Here
Posted by SMACMade Here, a project of Hennepin Theatre Trust, is accepting artists’ submissions for its upcoming fall/winter 2016-17 Showcase exhibition. The Made Here Showcases temporarily fill empty storefronts and commercial spaces that are in transition with art by local artists, turning the downtown Minneapolis cultural district into a walkable urban art...
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Area artists awarded $30,185 in SW MN Arts Council grants
Posted by SMACThe SW MN Arts Council has awarded $30,185 in grants to area artists under the following Individual Artist programs: DEVELOPING ARTIST GRANTS provide up to $1,500 to aid emerging artists at an early stage of their career development. Stephanie Chappell, Hutchinson, $1,108 for writing classes at The Loft Literary...
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Brian Pearson of New London receives 2016 Prairie Disciple Award
Posted by SMACThe Southwest Minnesota Arts Council is pleased to announce Brian Pearson of New London as the recipient of the 2016 Prairie Disciple Award, which acknowledges a person – this year, an arts educator – who has been instrumental in promoting the arts in the 18-county area of southwestern Minnesota. Just...
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SMAC Job Opening: Communications Assistant/Receptionist
Posted by SMACSW MN Arts Council is looking for a full-time Communications Assistant/Receptionist to maintain databases & arts calendar, social media, newsletter, and perform receptionist/clerical tasks. Must have intermediate computer skills and excellent interpersonal & written communication skills. Arts interest strongly preferred. 40 hrs/wk with benefits. Position open immediately. Send your resume...
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