On 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 the upcoming events on ArtsU. We hope these webinars will keep you connected and continue to support your work during this time. SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS Americans for the Arts is pleased...
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Category Archives: Arts Advocacy
Resources: Community-centric Fundraising
Posted by SMACCommunity-Centric Fundraising is a fundraising model that is grounded in equity and social justice. They prioritize the entire community over individual organizations, foster a sense of belonging and interdependence, present work not as individual transactions but holistically, and encourage mutual support between nonprofits. Find out more here: https://communitycentricfundraising.org/...
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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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RuralX JUNE 17 & 18 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
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Connect with rural shapers like you If you’re passionate about your rural community, RuralX might be for you. They’re trying something new this year, by making RuralX a two-day virtual conference that brings together community leaders and spirited people who think differently about rural. This high-energy opportunity features inspirational speakers,...
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SMAC Equity Statement
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Southwest Minnesota Arts Council mourns the loss of George Floyd and are keeping his family and community at the forefront of our thoughts. We are outraged that another black person has been killed by the police and we are grieving with the community over this tragedy. The racial inequities and...
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Online Meet-up: Rural Activism, Anti-Racism, and Rural-Urban Solidarity
Posted by SMACThursday, June 3rd’s Rural Arts Recovery Network meet up, Amplifying Empathy with Holly Doll from Native Artists United – NAU, is postponed until further notice, out of respect to George Floyd and his family as they gather for his memorial service, and as our nation mourns and reflects on the...
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Rural Arts & Culture Recovery Network
Posted by SMACDear 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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Webinar With Dr. Michael Osterholm for the Arts and Culture Sector
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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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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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