Osiyo! The Minnesota Historical Society is seeking applications for the 2021 Native American Artist-in-Residence Program. In 2021, the program will award 3 residencies for Native artists engaged in traditional artmaking and provide them stipends to connect with museum collections, peer artists, and/or other knowledgeable community members. Artists must currently reside...
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Category Archives: Press Releases
Interactive Art Murals in Jackson, MN
Posted by SMACView pdf of press release by clicking here The Jackson Center for the Arts, in collaboration with several Jackson area organizations, is pleased to announce the dedication of the first of four Interactive Art Murals in Jackson, MN. This three panel mural is located on the north side of the...
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“Get to Know Granite Falls: Then & Now” Calls Artists
Posted by SMAC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Get to Know Granite Falls: Then & Now” Calls Artists Call Closes March 31, 2021 View pdf with more details by clicking here GRANITE FALLS, MN – The Granite Area Arts Council (GAAC) and Granite Falls Economic Development Authority (EDA) are calling for visual artists to help the...
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SMAC to host public hearing on Fiscal Year 2022 & 2023 Biennial Plan
Posted by SMACOn Tuesday, February 16, 2021, the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC) will hold a hearing at 7 pm virtually. SMAC is offering this to ensure response to constituent needs in the SMAC’s 2022-2023 Biennial Plan. This hearing is designed to gather testimony about the Arts Council’s programs and policies. Commentary...
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Arts Action Week!
Posted by SMACSIGN UP FOR ARTS ADVOCACY WEEK HERE MCA is committed to the safety and wellness of our arts community, so MCA has turned Arts Advocacy Day into a VIRTUAL ARTS ADVOCACY WEEK. We are all practicing social distancing (something that comes naturally to most Minnesotans) but that doesn’t mean we can’t advocate for the...
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Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Director to retire
Posted by SMACFOR 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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