FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MINNESOTA CITIZENS FOR THE ARTS DIRECTOR TO RETIRE Sheila Smith steps down from statewide arts advocacy group after 25 years of leadership MINNEAPOLIS — December 29, 2020 — Sheila Smith, executive director of Minnesota Citizens for the Arts (MCA), announces her retirement from the organization, after 25 years. She will...
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You are invited to join! SMAC Focus Group & Third Thursday Artist Talk
Posted by SMACTWO Opportunities to join SMAC and connect with community members in our region this November! We want to hear from YOU! Join SMAC on Tuesday, November 17th at 3 pm to take part in our Focus Group for how SMAC can better serve organizations dealing with the arts in our...
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Creative Support for Organizations Grant
Posted by SMACATTENTION! Important grant opportunity for organizations and public entities dealing with the arts Minnesota State Arts Board Creative Support Grant Opportunity The Minnesota State Arts Board announced another opportunity to apply for a FY 2021 Creative Support for Organizations grant, this time with more flexibility on who can apply. SMAC...
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Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Seeks Board Members & Save the Date for Arts Advocacy Day!
Posted by SMACMCA Seeking New Board Members Deadline Nov. 13, 2020 Nominations for MCA’s Board Now Open. Minnesota Citizens for the Arts is looking to add four new members to our Board of Trustees from the State of Minnesota. Terms begin December, 2020 and will last for two years. What makes the...
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We want to hear from YOU! Please take SMAC’s Needs Assessment Survey
Posted by SMAC
SW MN Arts Council is hoping to receive input from individuals, organizations, and communities in the SW Minnesota region, whether you have been participating in SMAC programs over the years or you are just hearing about us now. Please spend a few minutes rating our grant programs and services, and...
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Anderson Center’s Emerging Artist Residency Program
Posted by SMAC
Call for early-career artists of all media from MN or NYC for Anderson Center’s Emerging Artist Residency Program February 15, 2021 application deadline for residencies in August 2021 The Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in Red Wing, Minnesota invites early-career artists of any discipline living in Minnesota or...
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Creative Community Development: A Resource Guide for Artist-led Development of Vacant Spaces in Southwest MN
Posted by SMACCheck out this new resource for our rural SW MN towns! Creative Community Development: A Resource Guide for Artist-led Development of Vacant Spaces in Southwest MN https://conservancy.umn.edu/handle/11299/214859 You can also read more about the project and the inspiration for it here: https://www.montenews.com/news/20201012/artists-and-community-reactivate-vacant-space-in-granite-falls...
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SMAC October Virtual Meetings & Opportunities
Posted by SMACGrant Support *Virtual* Open Office:: the second Tuesday of the month NEXT EVENT: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 SW MN Arts Council hosts grant support open office hours the second Tuesday of each month. While we continue to take COVID-19 precautions, these open office hours will be virtual via GoToMeeting, from...
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Springboard for the Arts visits our region! (Virtually)
Posted by SMACYou are invited to join Springboard for the Arts Virtual visit in Marshall, open to all of our SMAC region, on Tuesday, October 20 from 3-4 pm. Staff and consultants from Springboard for the Arts will be on hand for an hour-long virtual open house to let you know what programs...
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Opportunity for Arts Organizations: Arts in Digital Spaces, Taking your art online
Posted by SMACReady to take your art online, but don’t know where to start? We’re here to help! Whether you’re starting from scratch or ready to build on your existing digital engagement, this FREE virtual workshop series will provide the tools you need. Get the training, capacity building, and support you need...
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