SW 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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Category Archives: Music
First Round of Alma Mater Competition Awarded; Second Round is Open for Entries!
Posted by SMACCharter Class Member Jane Malo Wins Alma Mater Lyrics Competition Marshall, Minn. — Jane Malo, a Charter Class member at Southwest Minnesota State University, has been named the lyrics winner of the university’s Alma Mater Competition. Malo’s lyrics are entitled “Southwest.” “I was going to a Planetarium show and I...
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SMAC’s Annual Artist Retreat
Posted by SMACFriday & 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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Opportunity: Competition Being Held to Create Alma Mater at SMSU
Posted by SMACCompetition Being Held to Create Alma Mater at SMSU A competition to create an Southwest Minnesota State University Alma Mater will be held in the coming months, and is open to everyone — especially those with ties to SMSU. “An Alma Mater serves as a hymn, or an anthem associated...
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Opportunity for teen musicians in MN
Posted by SMACTeen musicians: what original melodies and textures can you imagine for piano, violin & cello? A solo, a duet, a trio? All the combinations are available to you in this year’s Minnesota Varsity composer category, and we’re eager to hear what you create! Minnesota Varsity showcases the top high-school musical talent from...
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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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Opportunity for MN Musicians & Composers
Posted by SMACThe Cedar Commissions The Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis, a nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation and understanding through live music and dance is seeking commissioned work from MN artists. Each year, the center commissions six musicians/composers to create new work and debut it at The...
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