15febAll Day27marGranite Falls: Dona Larkin Exhibit(All Day) Granite Area Arts Council 807 Prentice St, Granite Falls, Minnesota 56241, Granite Area Arts Council 807 Prentice St, Granite Falls, Minnesota 56241

01marAll Day31Bird Island: Krystl Louwagie "Selfies" Exhibit(All Day) Bird Island Cultural Centre, 340 Dogwood Ave, Bird Island, Bird Island Cultural Centre, 340 Dogwood Ave, Bird Island

04marAll Day30aprJackson: Stained Glass Exhibit(All Day) Jackson Center for the Arts, 309 2nd St, Jackson, MN

06marAll Day09aprHutchinson: Bewildered Herd Exhibit(All Day) Hutchinson Center for the Arts, 15 Franklin St NW, Hutchinson

06marAll Day19Hutchinson: Monthly Free Art Kit Program(All Day)

09marAll Day07mayMarshall: Exhibit: Lyon County High School Art Stars(All Day) Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, 109 3rd St N, Marshall, Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, 109 3rd St N, Marshall

09mar11:00 am1:00 pmOnline: Grant Support *Virtual* Open Office, the second Tuesday of the month11:00 am - 1:00 pm Online, Online

09mar7:00 pm8:00 pmOnline: Book Launch7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

10mar10:00 am12:00 pmOnline: MCN Inclusive Program Development & Communication10:00 am - 12:00 pm Online, Online

10mar5:00 pm6:00 pmOnline: Virtual Artist Talk with Thomas Putzier5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Online, Online

11marAll Day30aprMarshall: John Kellen Exhibit(All Day) Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, 114 N 3rd St, Marshall, MN, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, 114 N 3rd St, Marshall, MN

11mar5:00 pm7:00 pmMarshall: Exhibit Reception, Lyon County Art Stars5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, 109 3rd St N, Marshall, Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, 109 3rd St N, Marshall

11mar5:00 pm7:00 pmMarshall: John Kellen Artist Reception5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, 114 N 3rd St, Marshall, MN, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, 114 N 3rd St, Marshall, MN

11mar6:00 pm8:00 pmGranite Falls: Carving a small canoe6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Granite Area Arts Council 807 Prentice St, Granite Falls, Minnesota 56241, Granite Area Arts Council 807 Prentice St, Granite Falls, Minnesota 56241

11mar7:30 pm9:00 pmPipestone: Zachary Ploger in concert7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Pipestone Performing Arts Center, 104 E Main St, Pipestone, MN, Pipestone Performing Arts Center, 104 E Main St, Pipestone, MN

12mar7:00 pm9:00 pmOnline: New London Little Theatre Open Mic Online7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Online, Online

14mar1:00 pm3:00 pmBird Island: Krystl Louwagie "Selfies" Exhibit Reception1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Bird Island Cultural Centre, 340 Dogwood Ave, Bird Island, Bird Island Cultural Centre, 340 Dogwood Ave, Bird Island

15mar6:00 pm8:00 pmOnline: Intro to Zentangle Art Class6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online, Online

15mar7:00 pm8:00 pmOnline: Q&A Session: SMAC Arts in the Schools Grants7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online, Online

Added Opportunity. Arts in the Schools Grants Q & A Session. Southwest Minnesota Arts Council.

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Virtual Arts in the Schools Grant Q & A Session: March 15, 2021, 7-8 pm. Click here to register to attend: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ehncvh4u3dae7471&llr=9e86hmdab SMAC Arts in the Schools Grants: These grants are for school artist residencies or field trips that include educator training and community involvement, juried student art exhibits, and prepackaged theater experiences. Up to $2,500 (field trips, juried exhibits, or prepackaged theater) or $4,000 (residencies). No cash match required. Dates you need to know: Virtual Arts in the Schools Grant Q & A Session: March 15, 2021, 7-8 pm. Click here to register to attend: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ehncvh4u3dae7471&llr=9e86hmdab Application Deadline: April 14, 2021 Earliest Start Date: June 1, 2021. This grant round can be for projects in summer & fall of 2021 or winter & spring of 2022! Did you know that schools can apply for funding towards summer programs as well? To learn more or to access past recorded Arts in the Schools grant webinars, visit: https://swmnarts.org/grants/smac-grants-for-schools/arts-in-the-schools-grants/

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(Monday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Southwest Minnesota Arts Councilinfo@swmnarts.org PO Box 55, 114 N 3rd St, Marshall MN 56258

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16mar5:00 pm5:30 pmOnline: SMAC Monthly Grant Panel5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Online, Online

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Virtual grant panel for monthly SMAC grants. SMAC recently received our final budget numbers for the year and they look surprisingly positive: we will see a 14.02% reduction in our Arts & Cultural Heritage funding this year (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021). We expected a much larger budget reduction, but with these new certainties were are able to reinstate our monthly grants opportunities for arts organizations. Monthly Arts Organization grants are on a first-come, first served monthly deadline until all funds have been expended. Deadline is the 1st of each month, 4:30 pm, January-April 2021. Earliest project start date is the first day of the following month after board action.

Art Legacy Project Planning grant s provide organizations with up to $2,500 to plan for a specific large-scale project or activity that will create or advance a strong arts legacy in Minnesota.

Arts Organization Development grants provide arts organization in the SMAC region with up to $2,500 in matching funds to increase their long-term stability and capacity through organizational development and management projects. **Click here to view the previously recorded grantwriting webinar**

Arts Organization Start Up grants provide arts organizations with at least two years of programming up to $2,000 to develop articles of incorporation, by-laws, and apply for their 501(c)(3) status. **Click here to view the previously recorded grantwriting webinar**

Contact staff with questions: info@swmnarts.org

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(Tuesday) 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

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Southwest Minnesota Arts Councilinfo@swmnarts.org PO Box 55, 114 N 3rd St, Marshall MN 56258

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16mar6:00 pm6:30 pmOnline: SMAC Artist Equity Grant Panel6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Online, Online

16mar6:30 pm9:00 pmOnline: Work of Art Workshop Website Skills for Artists6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Online, Online

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Meander Artists: Register now for the two Ecommerce classes created just for artists!

These classes are available first come first serve. These classes are NOT recorded so you must be there to listen in.

Get the full details and register here:

https://springboardforthearts.org/work-of-art-workshops-umvrdc/

Work of Art+ Workshops – UMVRDC

Name: Marshall: Exhibit: Lyon County High School Art Stars
Start: 2021-3-9T00-00-00-00
End: 2021-5-7T23-23-59-00
Location: Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, 109 3rd St N, Marshall

These workshops are for Meander artists and artists/businesses living within the Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission service area: Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine counties. https://umvrdc.org/about-the-region/ Springboard for the Arts will be offering the following virtual workshops on Zoom. Participation via computer is recommended, however, joining the workshop by phone is also an option if internet or computer access is a barrier. Work of Art+: e-Commerce Basics Date: Tue, Mar 2, 6:30 – 9:00 PM CST Learn how to maximize your online sales with Big Cartel, Etsy, Shopify, SquareSpace and other platforms. We will discuss how to accept payments, and package and ship your work. Work of Art+: Website Skills for Artists Date: Tue, Mar 16, 6:30 – 9:00 PM CST Learn about user-friendly website organization and design, how to maximize your online presence, and the basics of DIY website building on hosting services like WordPress and Squarespace. Recording: These workshops will not be recorded. Captions: These workshops will be captioned using AI Live Transcription on Zoom. Tuition: Free. If you have questions, please call 651-292-4381 or email info@springboardforthearts.org.

Registration:

Register for one or both workshops by completing the form here to receive the Zoom link and additional details.

Contact: Kristi Fernholz, Planning Director W: 320.289.1981 x106 C: 320.226.5720

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(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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Springboard for the Artshttps://springboardforthearts.org/about-us/contact-locations/ 262 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55103

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18mar5:30 pm6:30 pmOnline: Third Thursday Artist Talk with John Kellen5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Online, Online

20mar9:00 am10:30 amOnline: SMAC Art Legacy Project Grants Panel9:00 am - 10:30 am Online, Online

20mar7:30 pm9:30 pmPipestone: Ring of Kerry: Music of Ireland7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Pipestone Performing Arts Center, 104 E Main St, Pipestone, MN, Pipestone Performing Arts Center, 104 E Main St, Pipestone, MN

Photo of the musicians. 5 total, man with a drum, woman with a flute, man with a guitar. Man in the background with an undiscernible instrument. One woman with no instrument. Color photo, most musicians are looking at the camera, all are smiling.

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Ring of Kerry is a bursting-with-energy Irish music group that captures the hearts of listeners. The group takes its name from a beautiful craggy drive in southwestern County Kerry, Ireland. Its Celtic music, however, is played with a heart much closer to its American home.

All five of its engaging musicians sing and play several instruments. From the thundering sound of the bodhran to the sparkle of the hammered dulcimer; from the lilt and rhythm of fiddle and guitar to the haunting wails of the flute and pennywhistles, the band has developed a blend that is animated, ruggedly beautiful and fun. Audiences always react with great enthusiasm!

Ring of Kerry is at times a raucous pub band enticing the crowd to sing along, stomp their feet and to join the merriment. Yet, in other moments, they are able to beautifully serenade their audience while strolling from table to table, completely unplugged and playing acoustically.

Ring of Kerry's specialty, however, is playing highly energetic and engaging stage shows often including a troupe of fully costumed Irish dancers.

Ring of Kerry will be taking the Pipestone Performing Arts Center stage on Saturday, March 20th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students, and are General Admission. No reserved seating. Tickets will be available the night of the show, at the door starting at 6:30 p.m. Face masks are required at all times in the theatre, except when consuming a beverage. Ushers will implement social distancing when you are seated. The Pipestone Performing Arts Center is limited to 25% capacity, so we can only allow 72 patrons.

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(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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Pipestone Performing Arts Center, 104 E Main St, Pipestone, MN

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Pipestone Performing Arts Centerdirector@pipestoneperformingartscenter.com 104 E Main St, Pipestone, MN 56164

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23mar7:00 pm8:30 pmOnline: SMAC Board Meeting7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Online, Online

24mar12:00 am4:30 pmOnline: SMAC Art Projects Grants (Round III) Deadline12:00 am - 4:30 pm Online, Online

25mar1:00 pm3:00 pmOnline: MCN Communication Styles & Conflict Resolution1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Online, Online

25mar6:00 pm6:45 pmGranite Falls: Whittling for kids6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Granite Area Arts Council, 807 Prentice St, Granite Falls, Granite Area Arts Council, 807 Prentice St, Granite Falls

27marAll Day28Hutchinson: A Gift (Part Theatre, part performance art)(All Day) Hutchinson Center for the Arts, 15 Franklin St NW, Hutchinson

31marAll DayDeadline for Submissions: Creative Crosswalks in Granite Falls(All Day: wednesday)

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Open Call for Artists: Creative Crosswalks in Granite Falls

All submissions due at midnight March 31 (CST).

Click here for the pdf with more information.

Creative Crosswalks in Granite Falls invites all artists dwelling in or originating from the Minnesota River Valley to be part of a public art project to lift up local arts and storytelling, and encourage and celebrate community engagement in the City of Granite Falls. 18 crosswalks around the Granite Area schools and downtown will be repainted as street murals under the unified theme of “storytelling” in the spring of 2021, with the aim of increasing public safety by discouraging traffic speeding in these areas, encouraging visible pedestrian traffic and safety, offering enlivened paths that community members and visitors can delight in walking, and showcasing the extraordinarily rich and diverse tapestry of artists local to the region. A reminder of the power of story and art in a time of hardship, this project will serve as a point of community pride and encourage thinking about simple public spaces as places to enjoy. The future is bright in rural Minnesota. We look to artists to ignite our imaginations, awaken us to the beauty of our surroundings, and to lift up stories - big and small - to hear and remember as we move into the future together. There is no fee to apply. Project Outline The crosswalks we are interested in including in this initiative fall into two groups: the crosswalks surrounding and connecting the local high, middle, and elementary schools; and the crosswalks down along main street. Possible crosswalks for painting are circled below. The community-wide theme for all the crosswalks will be “storytelling.” Artist Compensation and Support We value the talent, time, and labor of all artists; and we deeply appreciate your interest in offering yours in support of our community. All materials will be paid for by the City of Granite Falls, and each artist will receive a $450 stipend as well as public City recognition for their work. Documentation of the process, as well as notification of all press releases, will be made available for the chosen artists to use in promoting their work. Artist Eligibility All artists dwelling in or originating from the Minnesota River Valley, at any stage of their career and specializing in any mediums, are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to those artists who have a past or present relationship to the Granite Falls area, Upper Sioux, and Lower Sioux. Artists are welcome to apply alone or as collaborators. Artist / Design Selection

The project as a whole and design selections will be shepherded by local artist, teacher and Granite Area Arts Council President Tamara Isfeld, and Granite Falls City-Artist-in-Residence Dani Prados
Design selection will be based on:

- Design addresses a compelling subject; depicts a story worth telling
- Clarity of story being told (this does not mean we will favor realism over other styles of expression; merely that the story you are telling should come across in the way you intend)
- Relationship of the design / story to the area of Granite Falls
- Creativity of design
- Quality of style and composition / uniqueness of voice
- Confidence of the selection committee in the artist’s ability to execute the design
- Emerging artists, and artists less experienced in the medium of murals and street art, are encouraged to apply.
- Artists are welcome to submit more than one design (see submission guidelines below for details)
- We are hoping to engage local artists and student artists of diverse backgrounds with a range of styles and stories to tell

Materials & Maintenance

McMaster-Carr line-marking paint in aerosol cans are specially formulated to be bright, reflective, and asphalt-adherent, and will be the only paint allowed to be used *Do not be deterred if you have never worked with this paint before; or even aerosol paint before; artists will be given extra materials for testing prior to design finalization or street painting days. It’s fun to play with something new!
A combination of artist-made stencils and free-style painting can be used
Safety goggles & aerosol masks will be provided to all artists

Submission guidelines Please review the following guidelines closely and direct any questions to Dani Prados at cair@publictransformation.org. 1. Fill out the submission form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0Y_xdq6NuJkFOkL-phehjA6QB3fVmCfrjfWZlSqU4PukQ3w/viewform?usp=sf_link

2. Submit the following on Dropbox (free accounts available):

1. Resume (PDF if possible, other file types are accepted but not preferred)
2. PDF with the following:

1. 1. Design Proposal: 250 - 1000 words on your concept for a crosswalk mural. Please include a corresponding sketch or mock-up, as per below. Artists are encouraged to submit as many separate crosswalk designs as they would like, up to 5. If you are submitting more than one design, each should have its own written proposal and corresponding sketch.
  2. Work Sample Descriptions: 100-250 words each, 2-5

1. Work samples, 2-5, any medium (see below for accepted file formats)
2. Any sketches, drafts of your crosswalk design, or additional materials. Photos of sketchbooks perfectly acceptable.

Proposal, resume and work samples should be submitted via Dropbox. Please submit all materials as individual documents in a Dropbox folder. (Note some people have had trouble accessing the free Dropbox level, it is called basic and can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/basic . If Dropbox is not an option for you please contact cair@publictransformation.org and other arrangements can be made.) “Share” your folder with cair@publictransformation.org and include link to Dropbox folder in the online application form. Click here for instructions on how to share your folder. Title all files with your name (last name first), the item, and no extraneous spaces or punctuation. For example: LastnameFirstnameResume.pdf, LastnameFirstnameWorksample1.jpg. Please format all as PDF, JPG, or PNG files. Due to their large size, please send audio/video samples as links if possible or contact cair@publictransformation.org for other submission options. Design process

ARTIST CALL opens February 19, 2021.
Submissions close March 31, 2021.
Artist Selection and Student Artist selection announced April 8, 2021.
April 17th, a meeting is convened with all chosen local and student artists to discuss the theme and present their designs (each artist or team is given five minutes), for theme unity and cohesion and cross-pollinating inspiration between artists. The meeting will be held over zoom as necessary for Covid-safety.
Project Managers are available for artist consults and note sessions for artists and teams.
April 2021 test materials are distributed to artists and artist teams, along with notes on original design proposals from Project Managers.
May 3rd, Final Designs are Submitted for Approval to City Council.
May 4th, Final Designs are Submitted to County Council for final approval.
Any notes and adjustments presented for approval as necessary to City Council May 17, 2021.
Accounting for weather, the actual painting will occur over a 1-2 day period in late May (expected Sat/Sun May 29-30) 2021.
Pressure-washing by Granite Falls Public Works the day before.
Artists will have between 10am-6pm (to be approved by City Council) with the streets shut down for two consecutive days to accomplish their painting and allow for drying time.
June 2021: Celebrate our new Creative Crosswalks with a community event!

NOTE: All design & implementation processes will be done with appropriate Covid-safe procedural restrictions. Granite Falls does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or national origin. We look forward to your submissions, and to the power of your imagination. Gracias. Thank you. Pidamayaye.

Granite Falls is stepping up as a leader of community and civic engagement, art and artistry. Please keep an eye out for other upcoming artist and vendor calls, including:

OPEN NOW! 2021 Makers Market : https://www.granitefallsarts.org/makers-market
February 23rd: Visual Artist Call for Granite Bench Installation
March 4th: Student Artist Call: Creative Crosswalks

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31marAll DayDeadline for "Get to Know Granite Falls: Then & Now" ApplicationsCall Closes March 31, 2021(All Day: wednesday) Granite Falls City

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“Get to Know Granite Falls: Then & Now” Calls Artists Call Closes March 31, 2021 View pdf with more details by clicking here GRANITE FALLS, MN – The Granite Area Arts Council (GAAC) and Granite Falls Economic Development Authority (EDA) are calling for visual artists to help the City transform the riverfront plaza, riverside parks and downtown with an outdoor art installment. The visual works of art will be installed on public benches that will last for years to come.

Artists may choose from six categories to inspire their work(s) of art. The GAAC and City Council will use a rubric to select fifteen works that will be digitally reproduced on vinyl wrap and adhered to lumber planks to create a functional bench with black wrought iron sides. The visual art works will serve as an interpretative exhibit of significant Granite Falls’ arts, heritage, culture and natural amenities.

Artwork may be created at 50-percent (12” high x 36” long) or 25-percent scale (6” high x 18” long) using watercolor, oil, acrylic, gouache, fresco, tempera, pastel encaustic, enamel, ink, charcoal, graphite, chalk, or pastel. For best results, any work should be matte finish.

View categories, compensation, jury details, and submission guidelines at granitefallseda.com

Artists with questions may contact Tamara Isfeld: tisfeld@isd2190.org; 320-894-0813.

Sketch submissions are due March 31, 2021. Artists are to submit the following:

Artist Bio – one page with contact information (email/phone)
Sketch(s) of visual work for “Get to Know Granite Falls: Then & Now”
Artist Statement up to 300 words, include category of Granite Falls interest
2-5 Work Samples with description (100-250 words) each

Email Submissions can be sent via email or via Dropbox, Google Drive or WeTransfer to Granite Falls Economic Development Authority at linda.mathiasen@granitefalls.com. Submissions may be dropped off or mailed to Granite Area Arts Council, 807 Prentice Street, Granite Falls, MN 56241 or at Granite Falls City Hall, Attn: EDA, 641 Prentice Street, Granite Falls, MN 56241.

Selected artists will be notified by email/phone and by posting on the GAAC website, www.granitefallsarts.org, on Wednesday, April 21, by 10 p.m. Final works are due May 31.

Granite Falls Economic Development Authority (EDA) received a $7,000 grant from Southwest Minnesota Arts Council for a 2021 City Beautification Project: “Get to Know Granite Falls – Then & Now.” This activity is funded in part with a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council made possible by the voters of Minnesota, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Linda Mathiasen, Executive Director Granite Falls Economic Development Authority 641 Prentice Street, Granite Falls, MN 56241 linda.mathiasen@granitefalls.com 320-269-1878

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Granite Area Arts Councilgraniteareaarts@gmail.com 807 Prentice St, Granite Falls, MN

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