UPCOMING SMAC GRANT DEADLINES SMAC grants must be applied for online: swmnarts.org/grants/ April 1, 2018: Monthly Grants: Arts Organization Development, Art Legacy Project Planning, & Arts Org Start Up* April 15, 2018 Prairie Star Award Nominations due April 15, 2018 2017 Prairie Disciple Award Nominations due April 25, 2018...
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Monthly Archives: July 2017
Dassel-Cokato Arts Association Call to Artists
Posted by SMACRed Rooster Fine Arts Show
The Dassel-Cokato Arts Association is calling all artists to participate in this year’s Red Rooster Fine Arts Show. Artists are invited to enter up to three pieces of original artwork for display and judging during the 58th annual Red Rooster Days celebration. All media are welcome, i.e. painting, drawing, printmaking,...
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MN State Arts Board Grant
Posted by SMACPartners in Arts Participation grant applications due September 15, 2017
Minnesota State Arts Board FY 2018 Partners in Arts Participation grant application deadline September 15, 2017 The FY 2018 Partners in Arts Participation grant program is now open for application. The Overview and Application Instructions for this program are available on the Arts Board Web site. Partners in Arts Participation is...
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Hinge Arts Residency Now Accepting Applications
Posted by SMACDeadline is September 1, 2017
Hinge Arts Residency Deadline: September 1. If you are an artist (or know one) who grew up in West Central Minnesota, but now live somewhere else, you’ll want to read this! Springboard for the Arts now accepting applications for the Hinge Arts residency in Fergus Falls. Applications are due September...
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Become a contributing member of SMAC!
Posted by SMACFor yourself, your organization, or your business!
Levels for Individuals: Contributor ($25-49), Supporter ($50-99), Sustainer ($100-249), Patron ($250-499), Benefactor ($500+) Levels for Organizations and Businesses: Contributor ($50-99), Supporter ($100-199), Sustainer ($200-299), Patron ($300-499), Benefactor ($500+) If you would like to contribute online, please visit our giveMN page: www.givemn.org/organization/Southwest-Minnesota-Arts-Council If you would like to mail in cash...
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Marshall Area Story Tellers: Pictures in My Head
Posted by SMACMarshall Area Fine Arts Council
Marshall Area Story Tellers presents “Pictures in My Head” Live storytelling by local people Wednesday, August 16, 6-8 pm MAFAC Gallery, 109 N 3rd St, Marshall Pictures in my head will feature local storytellers sharing tales of vivid images that exist only in their memories. The show takes place the...
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2017 Prairie Disciple
Posted by SMACAndy Kahmann of Montevideo
2017 Prairie Disciple: Andy Kahmann of Montevideo The Southwest Minnesota Arts Council is pleased to announce Andy Kahmann of Montevideo as the recipient of the 2017 Prairie Disciple Award, which acknowledges a person who has been instrumental in promoting the arts in the 18-county area of southwestern Minnesota. Kahmann was...
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Southwest Minnesota Arts Council selects Nicole DeBoer as next Executive Director
Posted by SMACSouthwest Minnesota Arts Council selects Nicole DeBoer as next Executive Director The Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that they have selected Nicole DeBoer to serve as its next executive director effective July 1, 2017. Nicole DeBoer brings over 25 years of leadership and...
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Jerome Foundation Fellowship for Emerging Artists
Posted by SMACApplication Deadline: September 15, 2017, 12 pm.
The Jerome Foundation is accepting the Jerome Foundation Fellowship application from artists representing diverse cultural perspectives, it is administered by the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD). Artists considered for this fellowship may work in a variety of visual art media, including both traditional and new media.The program is...
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McLeod County Fair Seeks Artists
Posted by SMAC Calling All Talent: Singers, Dancers, Comedians, Actors, and More The 145th McLeod County Fair wants you for the 38th Annual Talent Contest. All first place winners are automatically entered as a semi-finalist representing McLeod County at the Minnesota State Fair Talent Contest! All ages are encouraged to enter. Now...
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