SMAC 2019 Arts Orgs SUMMIT Tuesday, May 21 • 3:30 – 7:30pm (*note slight time change) Held at Marshall Lyon Co Library – Community Room FREE to Arts Organizations in the SMAC Region Supper provided This is SMAC’s annual FREE learning opportunity provided to arts organizations in the Southwest Minnesota...
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Category Archives: Classes
SW MN Arts Council 2019 Artist Retreat
Posted by SMACSW MN Arts Council 2019 *ARTIST RETREAT* Join artists from across Southwest Minnesota for 1 & 1/2 days of networking and arts inspiration. Workshop sessions have been created to appeal to artists of all disciplines. The workshops will be held at Danebod Folk School in Tyler, MN for a “get-away”...
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Self Publishing Class: From Idea to Paperback
Posted by SMACFrom Idea to Paperback is a half-day workshop that teaches the nuts and bolts of the publishing world. It focuses mostly on the independent publishing models (self-publishing) that have helped many writers get their works in print with no upfront costs, marketwide distribution, and has the fastest time to market....
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Learning Opportunity for Arts & Culture Nonprofits
Posted by SMACAttention! There is a learning opportunity for arts and culture nonprofits in the SMAC region, funded by the McKnight, St Paul and MN, Bigelow and Mardag Foundations! Arts Midwest is launching a new ArtsLab peer learning cohort that will run January – June, 2019. The program will bring together 10-12...
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Opportunities In Bird Island
Posted by SMACOpportunities In Bird Island Click here for the Bird Island Cultural Center November Newsletter Upcoming November Events in Bird Island: Kids Yoga in the Gallery: November 2, 16, 30 Artful Youth (9-13 years): October 29 – December 3 Meet Laura Ingalls Wilder: A presentation by historian Melanie Stringer November 7,...
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Website Opportunity for Artists and Arts Organizations
Posted by SMACWebsite Opportunity: Do you need a website to further your artistic career – or fulfill your organizational mission? Not sure where to start and are afraid of all the technical requirements & programming? Starting in January 2019, the SW MN Arts Council (SMAC) will be financially assisting up to 10...
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“Beginning Grantwriting” Workshop in Marshall, MN
Posted by SMACThrough Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Joe Pederson will be coming to Marshall to host a grantwriting clinic for beginners. Grantwriting is a useful skill that is required in many nonprofit positions. Many people who work in nonprofits find themselves in the position of “accidental grantwriter” and do not feel fully equipped...
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SMAC Upcoming Grant Writing Webinars, 2018-2019
Posted by SMACArt Study Opportunity for Youth Grants Webinar–Thursday, February 21, 2019 Join SW MN Arts Council online for a grant workshop webinar to learn about the guidelines, requirements, and application process for our Art Study Opportunity for Youth grants. Register here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07efinornu915c22cb&llr=9e86hmdab While this grant workshop webinar is free, participants must...
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Minnesota State Arts Board–Cultural Community Partnership Webinar
Posted by SMACMinnesota State Arts Board–Cultural Community Partnership Webinar The Minnesota State Arts Board is offering a free one-hour Webinar to help applicants prepare to apply for the Cultural Community Partnership grant program. This session will be particularly helpful for first-time applicants. Program officer Sherrie Fernandez-Williams will walk through the program overview and...
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SMAC offers grant sessions in multiple locations this fall
Posted by SMACSMAC offers grant sessions in multiple locations this fall This fall, SW MN Arts Council (SMAC) will be offering free grants information sessions in several locations around the SW MN region. The session will include an overview of all SMAC grant programs for organizations, schools, and individuals, along with information...
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