Opportunity for area artists: Merry Weather Farm 2022 Rural Arts Reveal Call for Artists Painters, sculptors, weavers, photographers, singers, musicians, poets, writers, even mimes! Potters, Mongers, Smiths All are Welcome! Sunday, August 21, 2-10 pm. Potluck at 6 pm. Optional set-up Sat. August 20 The Reveal will be a casual...
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Category Archives: Resources
Join MN Access Alliance Hour
Posted by SMAC
Do you manage accessibility initiatives in an organization? Are you an artist or audience member with disabilities? Do you support people with disabilities in creative work and cultural participation? Join the Minnesota Access Alliance and others committed to raising the bar for accessibility across the culture and arts sectors at the MNAA Access Hour. This informal virtual drop-in...
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Minnesota State Arts Board “Open Office Hours”
Posted by SMACMeet with a Minnesota State Arts Board program officer during Creative Support for Individuals “open office hours” ⇒ Do you have a project idea, but you don’t know if it’s a good fit with the Creative Support grant program? ⇒ Do you have questions about the Creative Support for Individuals...
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McLeod Arty Party in Hutchinson!
Posted by SMAC
We are getting so excited for our McLeod Arty Party!! JOIN US for an “Arty Party” in McLeod County: Friday, June 17 from 7-8:30 pm YOU are invited to network with artists and arts supporters in the McLeod County area! Our SMAC Arty Party for McLeod County will take place...
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Minnesota State Arts Board Creative Support for Individuals Grants
Posted by SMAC
The Arts Board is now taking applications for the fiscal year 2023 Creative Support for Individuals grant program. The next deadline for this program is before 4:30 p.m. on July 15th (for activities that take place March 2023 – February 2024). The grant range this year is $2,000 – $10,000. While similar to...
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Opportunity for exhibiting in Willmar
Posted by SMAC
Barn Theatre Art Gallery-Nancy Geiger Event Center 321 4th St SW, Willmar June 7th through June 30th: GREEN! Themed, invitational exhibit for the Barn’s next play, “Shrek”. All mediums are accepted. All 2D pieces need to have wire on the back for hanging. The entry fee is $5 per piece for...
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SMAC Grant Changes for Fiscal Year 2023
Posted by SMACChanges to SW MN Arts Council grant programs for Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023) Click here to view our new grants calendar including deadlines, start dates, and webinar dates More flexibility & funding in grants for schools Arts in the Schools requests are no longer...
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SMAC Grants Q&A Sessions
Posted by SMAC
Learn about SW MN Arts Council (SMAC) grants for the coming year (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023), and get all of your questions answered. Funding is available for organizations, artists, schools, and youth in the SW MN region. There have been significant changes for this coming fiscal year,...
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Apply for the 2023 Accelerator Awards
Posted by SMAC
The Lewis Prize for Music’s 2023 Accelerator Awards is accepting applicants. Multi-year awards of $500,000 each will be awarded in January 2023. By applying, organizations are also eligible for funding ranging from $15,000 to $50,000. They are seeking organizations in the United States that empower youth through music in after-school and...
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Tell Leadership in MN to Pass COVID Relief for the Arts!
Posted by SMAC
We need ONE FINAL PUSH! Last week YOU showed up! Over 200 arts supporters from across the state joined with bi-partisan legislative speakers on the steps of the State Capitol to demand that the Legislature take action on COVID relief for arts and culture organizations today. At Arts Action Week...
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