Dear Rural Arts and Culture Friends, The world has changed drastically since we gathered for the Rural Arts and Culture Summit last October, and we know many rural artists and arts organizations need support and connection right now. In Minnesota, we are also mourning the death of George Floyd, and...
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Monthly Archives: May 2020
Webinar With Dr. Michael Osterholm for the Arts and Culture Sector
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Updates & Resources from MN Citizens for the Arts
Webinar With Dr. Michael Osterholm for the Arts and Culture Sector Tuesday, June 2, Noon- 1PM The coronavirus has had a devastating effect on the arts and culture sector due to large gathering restrictions and the spread of the virus. As the arts and culture sector plans for re-opening museums,...
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Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Presents Virtual Musical Theatre Camp
Posted by SMACREGISTER ONLINE Virtual classes/camps are in development at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres for Summer 2020, and they are even more excited to offer this new way of presenting classes and opportunities for youth. Technology is making online learning a new and rewarding option. The Chanhassen Dinner Theatres look forward to bringing...
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Disruption and Innovation: Creative Performing Arts Responses to COVID-19
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Not able to make the Disruption and Innovation: Creative Performing Arts Responses to COVID-19 webinar? A recording is currently available on Arts Midwest’s Facebook page, and will be uploaded to their YouTube channel soon. Meanwhile, Arts Midwest has put together a resource guide and webinar study halls to help you go even deeper. get resources Stay...
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Call for Artists: Dakota Community Artist-In-Residence
Posted by SMAC CALL FOR ARTISTS: DAKOTA COMMUNITY ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE (CAIR) | Supporting Artist-Led Solutions to COVID-19 Related Challenges Open to Dakota artists and culture bearers based in Southwest Mnisota, Pezihutazizi Oyate (Upper Sioux Community) & Cansa’yapi (Lower Sioux Indian Community). For more details visit www.publictransformation.org/dakotacair Apply online by Sunday, June 7th at...
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COMPAS Virtual Interactive Zoom Workshops & Home Studio
Posted by SMACCOMPAS Virtual: Interactive Zoom Workshops Want to get creative with your favorite COMPAS Teaching Artists from the comfort of your home? Join COMPAS this coming May and June for a series of live, interactive Zoom workshops! Write, sing, laugh, and create your way through spring! Learn More Make your own film-less...
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Updates & Resources from Americans for the Arts
Posted by SMACOn The Web: ArtsU.AmericansForTheArts.org By E-mail: ArtsU@artsusa.org Welcome to the ArtsU Connection! In this quarterly message you will learn about all of our upcoming events on ArtsU. We hope these webinars will keep you connected and continue to support your work during this time. FEATURED EVENT How Crisis Management Changed Our Internal and...
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Congratulations to SMAC’s Prairie Star Tom Wirt and Prairie Disciple Julia Iverson!
Posted by SMACFor Immediate Release Contact: Krystl Louwagie Southwest MN Arts Council info@swmnarts.org 800-622-5284, 507-537-1471 114 North 3rd Street, Marshall www.swmnarts.org Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Awards Local Artist and Arts Educator totaling $6,000 The Southwest Minnesota Arts Council is pleased to announce Tom Wirt of Hutchinson (McLeod County) as the recipient of the...
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Upcoming workshops, gatherings, and resources from the Minnesota Theatre Alliance
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Virtual Gatherings, Study Halls, Workshops, and Resources Upcoming Theater Alliance Events and Opportunities Online Workshops and Trainings Dive into specific topics with these sessions for learning and skill-building. Open to anyone involved in Minnesota’s performing arts community. These events are being offered on a sliding scale of $0, $5, $10, or...
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Nominations are OPEN for MN Council of Nonprofits Unsung Hero Award
Posted by SMACThe Minnesota Council of Nonprofits is pleased to announce nominations are open for the annual Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero Awards. In partnership with the McKnight Foundation, four Minnesotans, two from the Twin Cities metro and two from Greater Minnesota, will each receive $10,000 in recognition of the significant impact they have had on the state...
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