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14Jan

McKnight Choreographer Fellowships McKnight Dancer Fellowships

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The McKnight Fellowships for Choreographers and Dancers annually awards three $25,000 fellowships to Minnesota choreographers and three $25,000 fellowships to Minnesota dancers. The program supports fellows through additional career and artistic development, including solo commissions, a fellows’ retreat, and other programs. The application website is now open and accepting submissions. The deadline...

14Jan

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SMAC’s Arty Party in Cottonwood County!

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You're invited to our Arty Party in Cottonwood County!

JOIN US for an “Arty Party” in Cottonwood County: Friday, January 21 from 7 to 8:30 pm! YOU are invited to network with artists and arts supporters in the Cottonwood County area! This event will take place at DAVID & MARILEE STROM’s new studio in Windom at 1525 First Avenue,...

07Jan

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New post from Minnesota Access Alliance

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Minnesota Access Alliance The Minnesota Access Alliance returns! Stay connected about accessible events, learning opportunities, and resources that may be of interest to you with our blog Raising the Bar. This month, member Scott Artley recaps recent events uplifting artists with disabilities. Check it out: Events with Disability and Arts in the...

07Jan

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Hutchinson Center for the Arts Introduces “Open Studio”

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Meet other artists and makers, hang out, and create! Stop by the Hutchinson Center for the Arts from 11am-3pm the Second Saturday of every month to work on a current project, start a new one, meet other artists, and experiment with different mediums. We provide the space and select materials....

07Jan

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Hutchinson Center for the Arts Call for Art

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Calling all creators and makers 18+ from the Southwest Minnesota region! Showcase your work in Hutchinson Center for the Arts community exhibition. Free to enter! All mediums welcome. Community Showcase On view January 25 – March 5 All creators and makers 18+ from the Southwest Minnesota region may participate. All mediums...

06Jan

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Cultures on the Prairie Conference in Marshall, MN

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The Cultures on the Prairie event will be on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, from 8:30-4:30. The event is back in-person this year. There is a $25 fee to attend. During this event, you will experience the stories, history, and cultures throughout southwest Minnesota by listening and interacting with three select...

04Jan

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Call for Artists for 2022 Anderson Center Residency Programs in Red Wing, MN

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General Artist Residency Program with open spots in May, Sept. & Oct. 2022 The Anderson Center’s Artist Residency Program is an opportunity for emerging, mid-career, and established artists working across all disciplines and based anywhere in the world. The program is interdisciplinary and the organization welcomes applications from a wide...

04Jan

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Makers Market in Granite Falls Special Early Vendor Prices

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The 2022 Granite Falls Makers Markets will be held on the first Thursday of each summer month, June through August, Squid Fest 2022 is September 10! All markets are 5-8 PM. Enjoy live music, creative vendors, free art classes. boutiques and shops open later and summer fun along the Minnesota...

04Jan

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Attention City and County Art Leaders!

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City and county arts leaders, The National Association of Counties (NACo) has announced the second round of its Creative Counties Placemaking Challenge. The program is led by NACo with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. Americans for the Arts serves as the national partner providing policy and other technical assistance. ...

14Dec

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Hispanic Advocacy and Community Empowerment through Research seeks participants

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Hispanic Advocacy and Community Empowerment through Research (HACER), a community-based research nonprofit based in West Saint Paul, is seeking participants in a new research project that investigates the barriers, motivations, and goals of Latine artists around Minnesota. For the past thirty years, HACER has conducted research projects in collaboration with Latine...

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