For playwrights: -The Many Voices Mentorship supports specifically BIPOC artists from Minnesota who are new to playwriting. (deadline December 1) -The McKnight Fellowship in Playwriting supports mid-career/established Minnesota-based playwrights (deadline December 15) For other theater artists: -The McKnight Theater Artist Fellowship supports mid-career Minnesota-based theater artists other than playwrights (while the deadline for this program is...
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Category Archives: Resources
2023 McKnight Printmaking Fellowship
Posted by SMACFellowship benefits: $25,000 unrestricted cash award 12 months access to Highpoint’s cooperative printshop Career consultation provided by Springboard for the Arts Professional documentation of exhibited artwork Studio visits with invited arts professionals Opportunity to participate in an artist residency through Artist Communities alliance Two person exhibition in Highpoint’s galleries, and...
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Winter Film & Photo Classes
Posted by SMACCLASSES & WORKSHOPS FILMNºRTH OFFERS BOTH IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL CLASSES In-person classes will be held at FilmNorth, 550 Vandalia Street, Suite 120, Saint Paul, MN 55114 unless otherwise specified. Covid Safety Policy for In-Person Classes & Events FilmNorth is following CDC’s current COVID-19 guidance for Ramsey County: Masks are recommended for those who...
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VSA Access: There’s still time to submit a proposal to present at the LEAD Conference in Boston, MA!
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LEAD is a unique space for developing best practices; sharing resources and information; engaging in conversations; and learning practical methods for designing inclusive arts experiences and environments. There are a variety of formats to fit different presenting styles and topics – from day-long capacity building workshops to 80-minute conference...
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VSA Playwright Discovery Program 2023: Call for entries
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Each year, young writers with disabilities enrolled in high school (generally, ages 14-19) are invited to submit a ten-minute script for the opportunity to participate in a playwrights program. The script should have at least two characters, incorporate an engaging plot, and move the audience through an emotional or entertaining experience all within...
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VSA International Young Musicians Competition
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Each year young musicians (ages 14-25) with disabilities compete to receive the VSA International Young Musicians Award ($2,000 USD) and the opportunity to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. This program is open to musicians of all genres (classical, jazz, hip hop, bluegrass, rock, and more). Review eligibility requirements and application details on the Kennedy Center Website....
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Arts Midwest is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Program
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What? The NEA Big Read is a community engagement opportunity with grants of up $20,000 for community-wide reading programs (in-person and/or virtual). Organizations can choose one of 15 available books. Who? Eligible organizations include arts organizations, community service organizations, colleges and universities, libraries, literary centers, school districts, theater companies, museums,...
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SMAC Arts Needs Assessment 2022
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Last month SMAC started conducting our Needs Assessment initiatives to learn how we can better serve YOU and YOUR COMMUNITY as YOUR regional arts council! Please take SMAC’s 2022 Needs Assessment Survey SW MN Arts Council is hoping to receive input from individuals, organizations, and communities in the SW Minnesota region,...
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SMAC Murray County Arty Party Thursday, November 17th in Currie
Posted by SMACYou’re invited to network with artists and arts supporters in the Murray County area during this free event open to all! Join us at the Painted Prairie Vineyard (1575 250th Ave in Currie) from 6:30-8 pm for some tasty treats provided by SMAC and networking with area artists and arts...
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2023 Residency Opportunities – Anderson Center at Tower View in Red Wing, MN
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The Anderson Center at Tower View in Red Wing, MN is sharing their 2023 Artist Residency opportunities. The application deadline is Monday, January 16, 2023 at 12 p.m. noon CST for the following programs: Anderson Center Artist Residency – July, Sept, Oct, & Nov, 2023 Open to artists working in all disciplines based anywhere...
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