Friday & Saturday May 3rd-4th, 2019: A day and a half of workshops, sessions, entertainment, and networking meant to inspire the artist within you! If you would be interested in leading a workshop or session, or you simply have an idea for something we should feature, please contact our office;...
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Category Archives: Literary Interests
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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MAFAC Seeks Poetry
Posted by SMACMarshall Area Fine Arts Council Ekphrastic Poetry and Visual Art Exhibit Call for Ekphrastic Poetry entries to accompany the visual art exhibit by artist Laura Migliorino. Poetry entry deadline is Friday, March 8th, 2019. Reception with artist on Saturday, March 23rd, 2-4 pm. Everyone, including poets, are invited to attend!...
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Ekphrastic Poetry Call for Entries
Posted by SMACEkphrastic Poetry Call for Entries from Marshall Area Fine Arts Council Entry Deadline Friday, March 8, 2019 Click here for entry form Reception with Artist February 23, 2 pm – 4 pm, 2019. Poets are invited to attend What is Ekphrastic Writing? Ekphrastic writing, or writing about art, was created...
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Do you have a story to tell? The Renville County Story Show
Posted by SMACDo you have a story to tell? The Renville County Story Show is coming to Bird Island Saturday, January 12, 2019! Submit a short story of three thousand words maximum in person or via email at birdislandculture@gmail.com. All writers are welcome – everyone has a story to tell. If you need help, The...
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MALF offers free workshops
Posted by SMACMALF Announces FREE Summer Workshop Series: “Strengthening Your Organization: Creating ‘Tables’ That Fuel Relevancy and Impact” Although these workshops are library based, many arts organizations might also benefit from these topics. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (click on link for pdf and more info) June 28, 2018 MALF Announces FREE Summer Workshop...
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SMAC Artist Gathering!
Posted by SMACSW MN Artist Gathering! Join fellow artists for a FREE afternoon of learning & networking! TUESDAY, June 12 4:00 – 7:30 pm Marshall-Lyon County Library, 201 C Street, Marshall * This FREE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY is open to artists in the 18-county region of the SW MN Arts Council. * Register...
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SW MN Arts Council Arts Organization Summit
Posted by SMACJoin arts organizations of all types — theater, music, visual, arts councils and more — for an afternoon of learning & networking. On the agenda are three important topics: 1) Finding & Keeping Volunteers 2) Public Art in Rural MN and 3) Networking with other arts organizations in the region....
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Find your artistic inspiration this spring at SMAC’s 2018 Artist Retreat
Posted by SMACFind your artistic inspiration this spring at SMAC’s 2018 Artist Retreat REGISTER HERE Click here to see detailed schedule of workshops Click here to see the mailed brochure (can also be printed out and mailed in) Join artists from across Southwest Minnesota on May 4 & 5 for SMAC’s annual...
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Writers Retreat in Bird Island
Posted by SMACBird Island Cultural Centre, 640 Dogwood Ave, Bird Island. Friday, April 6th, 2018 at 7 pm: Poetry Reading by Athena Kidegaard and Jim Togeas (2017 Prairie Poetry Pound Down Winner.) Submit your work for the poetry slam at $5 per poem. Visit https://birdislandculture.com/ to submit. Athena Kidegaard will be the...
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