Have you heard about our newest grant?! NEW grant opportunity from SMAC for organizations dealing with disruptions from COVID-19: “Going Virtual” Equipment, Technology and Training Grant ~ Funded with MN Disaster Relief Funds ~ Grant Amount: up to $1000 This special grant program provides up to $1,000 to aid arts...
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Category Archives: Theatrical Interests
SMAC ANNUAL CELEBRATION! Celebrate the Art & Artists of Southwest Minnesota
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A Virtual Meeting & Fundraising Event “Spirit of the Region” Raffle Baskets WooHoo!! Congratulations to the WINNERS of our Spirit of the Region Raffle Baskets! Baskets are at the SMAC offices in Marshall. Please contact who you bought your ticket from or SMAC to arrange a pick-up time at your...
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Sharing the Process: Re-Opening the Performing Arts (Webinar)
Posted by SMACA webinar for the MN performing arts community with SLUA, an Irish safety consultancy group working on re-opening for Irish theaters. Date and Time: Wed, July 29, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CDT Location: Online Event About this Event The re-opening of live performing arts across the State of...
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Come Home to Laura Ingalls on YouTube & Facebook
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“COME HOME TO LAURA INGALLS”…still alive this summer on Youtube or Facebook ! The Wilder Pageant is hosting a free Laura event online in lieu of live summer production “Fragments of Dream”. To satisfy both audience and devout theater folk, they are creating “Laura’s Prairie Summer”, a series of six...
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NEA Re-Opening Tip Sheet
Posted by SMACThe National Endowment for the Arts has put together a guidance tip sheet for arts organizations re-engaging with audiences or visitors, based on a review and compilation of promising measures that arts organizations are taking to address COVID-19. Get the tip sheet ↓↓↓↓ https://go.usa.gov/xwsgy [PDF]...
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Greater MN Virtual Networking: Arts Going Virtual
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Greater MN Virtual Networking: Arts Going Virtual Wednesday, June 17, 2020, 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM VirtualLive/Online Fee: Free For the time being, social distancing is vital. Public gatherings or events have been postponed or cancelled. The Minnesota’s arts and creative sector are being tested and challenged as never before. Let’s...
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Rural Arts & Culture Recovery Network
Posted by SMACDear Rural Arts and Culture Friends, The world has changed drastically since we gathered for the Rural Arts and Culture Summit last October, and we know many rural artists and arts organizations need support and connection right now. In Minnesota, we are also mourning the death of George Floyd, and...
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Webinar With Dr. Michael Osterholm for the Arts and Culture Sector
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Webinar With Dr. Michael Osterholm for the Arts and Culture Sector Tuesday, June 2, Noon- 1PM The coronavirus has had a devastating effect on the arts and culture sector due to large gathering restrictions and the spread of the virus. As the arts and culture sector plans for re-opening museums,...
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Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Presents Virtual Musical Theatre Camp
Posted by SMACREGISTER ONLINE Virtual classes/camps are in development at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres for Summer 2020, and they are even more excited to offer this new way of presenting classes and opportunities for youth. Technology is making online learning a new and rewarding option. The Chanhassen Dinner Theatres look forward to bringing...
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Disruption and Innovation: Creative Performing Arts Responses to COVID-19
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Not able to make the Disruption and Innovation: Creative Performing Arts Responses to COVID-19 webinar? A recording is currently available on Arts Midwest’s Facebook page, and will be uploaded to their YouTube channel soon. Meanwhile, Arts Midwest has put together a resource guide and webinar study halls to help you go even deeper. get resources Stay...
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