You are invited to join our next monthly conversations for organizations on Tuesday, July 14 at 3 pm. We will plan our main topic to be accessibility in the arts, but participants will be free to bring up other topics as well. Our monthly conversation for individuals will be on Thursday, July 16th at...
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Monthly Archives: June 2020
New Dakota Community Artists-in-Residence (CAIR)
Posted by SMACHelp us welcome the first three Dakota Community Artists-in-Residence (CAIR)! The Department of Public Transformation (DoPT), Dakota Wicohan, and Racing Magpie have co-designed the Dakota Community Artist-in-Residence (CAIR) program — a pilot project supporting artist-led solutions to community challenges during the COVID-19 crisis. Three Dakota artists have been selected to participate in a two-week...
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Virtual Rural Arts Activism & Anti-Racism Meet-up
Posted by SMACJoin the Department of Public Transformation and Springboard for the Arts on Friday, June 17th (1-2:30 pm) for the second Rural Arts Activism & Anti-Racism Meet-up. In June Springboard for the Arts and the Department of Public Transformation hosted the first meet-up on this topic, with an incredible response. Feedback afterwards indicated...
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Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) COVID-19 Impact Survey
Posted by SMACArts Administrators of Color Network has released a survey for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color arts leaders to understand COVID-19’s impact and create paths forward. Survey closes on July 3, 2020. Take survey here...
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NEA Re-Opening Tip Sheet
Posted by SMACThe National Endowment for the Arts has put together a guidance tip sheet for arts organizations re-engaging with audiences or visitors, based on a review and compilation of promising measures that arts organizations are taking to address COVID-19. Get the tip sheet ↓↓↓↓ https://go.usa.gov/xwsgy [PDF]...
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Arts Midwest & Western Arts Alliance Announce Joint 2020 Virtual Conference
Posted by SMACMeeting the Moment. Together. The Arts Midwest and Western Arts Alliance 2020 Joint Conference Optional Pre-Conference Programs: October 1 & 2 Main Conference: October 6-9, 2020 Four days of connection, listening, learning, and sharing at a unique virtual event combining the best of the Arts Midwest and Western Arts Alliance performing arts conferences. Essential Collaboration Arts Midwest and Western Arts Alliance are joining...
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Now Open: MN Small Business Relief Grant
Posted by SMACThe application period will begin on Tuesday, June 23 and close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 2
NOW OPEN: Minnesota Small Business Relief Grant The Minnesota Small Business Relief Grants Program approved by the Minnesota Legislature and signed by Governor Tim Walz on June 16 will begin accepting applications to support business impacted by COVID-19. The application period will begin on Tuesday, June 23 and close at 5 p.m. on...
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Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Hosts A Conversation With Nina Ozlu Tunceli
Posted by SMACWhen: Jun 26, 2020 01:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada) SIGN UP NOW – SPACE IS LIMITED Nina Ozlu Tunceli is an expert on the programs passed by Congress during the Covid crisis that can be helpful to the arts, such as PPP loans, EIDL, and others. Join MCA for...
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Reopening Resources
Posted by SMAC
From the Association of Performing Arts Professionals: Although we are still in the early stages of the pandemic and the associated economic impacts, the national dialogue about when to reopen has many of us thinking ahead and contemplating what the coming months and years in the performing arts might look...
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MN Council of Nonprofits: Building an Effective Nonprofit Board of Directors
Posted by SMACDoes your nonprofit’s board of directors have the structure, resources, and support it needs to succeed? Designed for both experienced and new executives, staff, board members and volunteers, Building an Effective Nonprofit Board of Directors provides an essential refresher for those more experienced as well as an important orientation for those newer to board...
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