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Monthly Archives: May 2020
Updates from Minnesota Citizens for the Arts!
Posted by SMAC
Some Good News (And Always Look for the Helpers) We have a few items of good news for you today. Minnesota Citizens for the Arts obtained a few changes to the Legacy Fund law that will be helpful to the Minnesota State Arts Board and Regional Arts Councils and their grantees...
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Virtual Access on a shoestring FREE Webinar
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Scott Artley, MRAC’s Accessibility Program Director, has adapted the “Access on a Shoestring” workshop to zoom. This is a great workshop for groups that have a limited budget, but want to be more accessible. Online Workshop: (Virtual) Access on a Shoestring Thursday, May 28 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm No...
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McKnight Foundation Additional Covid-19 Response Grants and a Bright Spots Video
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The McKnight Foundation announces new grants made to organizations in support of communities disproportionately impacted by Covid-19. Additionally, they continue to be immensely grateful for the good work of our community partners during these uncertain times and are pleased to share some stories in a new video McKnight Foundation produced...
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The Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide
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For Event Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Click here to download or view The Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide!...
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How Nonprofits Can Adapt Their Storytelling in the Time of Social Distancing
Posted by SMACfree online training designed for nonprofits
How Nonprofits Can Adapt Their Storytelling in the Time of Social Distancing with Julia Campbell ?? In this free online training designed for nonprofits, you will learn: ✅ How to make the case for storytelling at your nonprofit. ✅ Real-world examples of compelling stories resonating right now. ✅ The benefits of sharing your stories...
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Updates from COMPAS for the arts
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COMPAS Teaching Artists will participate in Shine On MN to raise funds for food banks, restaurants, and artists. Your Daily Dose of Creativity Want to see some of your favorite artists together in one place benefiting the greater Minnesota community? This coming Sunday, May 10th at 7pm, join several of our...
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How have you adapted the arts during COVID-19?
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Creative Alternatives to In-Person and Arts-Based Activities
Please share stories on how you or other artists and organizations in your community have been creatively modifying and innovating in-person arts-based projects. The examples provided will be incorporated into the toolkit and a new version will be re-uploaded to Forecast’s website. Forecast will automatically email a revised copy of...
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Americans for the Arts: A Virtual Arts Convening for this Moment of Crisis
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Save the Date: Annual Convention and Public Art & Civic Design Conference A Virtual Convening, June 23 – 25, 2020 We hope you are staying healthy and safe. As people across the country seek ways to connect and stay hopeful, your work bringing the arts to communities is more important...
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SMAC hosted Two Virtual Conversations on adapting to COVID-19 for artists and the arts community
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In April SMAC held two virtual “check-ins” with area artists, creatives, and individuals dealing with the arts through organizations. Both were filled with open conversation and valuable sharing. On both of these calls SMAC realized what a need there is for artists, creatives, and organizers to have casual sharing opportunities. SMAC...
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