The deadline for high school students to submit artwork to the annual Congressional Art Competition has been extended! Submissions will now be accepted until 5:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. The Congressional Institute, which officially hosts the competition in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer and the Architect of...
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Category Archives: Visual
2021 Native American Artist-in-Residence Program
Posted by SMACOsiyo! 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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Hinterland Art Crawl Seeks artists
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Hi artists and supporters! The Hinterland Art Crawl has set a date of Saturday, September 25. Learn more here: https://www.hinterlandartcrawl.com/ AND they are seeking artists for the roster! Here’s the link for online registration: https://forms.gle/8wB41UfMbTJLM5MM7 Visit on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HinterlandArtCrawl/ 2021 Hinterland Art Crawl a southwest Minnesota art experience Saturday, September 25, 10 am-6...
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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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Warm Up with Art in 2021
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Since our Annual Artist Retreat still isn’t possible this year, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council will be holding a series of smaller art classes taught by artists from the region for artists in the region. Each class will be taught in THREE locations within our region, hitting the North, Central & South! Classes...
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Canby Art in the Park, Arts Workshops
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Plein Air Painting Workshop Instructor John Sterner, Limit 6 students Saturday, July 10-11, 2021. 10 am-2 pm. Lake Sylvan Park. Registration begins June 10th via email. Contact CanbyAreaArtsCouncil@gmail.com. Please include name of the workshop and contact info: name, phone, email, address. Questions call 507-277-5684. Play with Clay for Adults...
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Opportunity for Artists in Canby
Posted by SMACCalling All Artists! Be a featured artist in Canby Area Arts Council’s upcoming Sidewalk Art Gallery: June 19-20, 2021, Downtown Canby, MN. New and returning artists are welcome! All artists accepted as they sign up until participating downtown business windows are full! No booth fee! Contact the the CanbyAreaArtsCouncilMN@gmail.com or...
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Artist Call
Posted by SMACLemondrops in Austin, MN is hosting their first Art Show Saturday, June 12th from 6-8 pm and Sunday, June 13th from 2-4 pm. They are looking for painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, and conceptual/visual art. Artists chosen for the show will receive a 2 minute video on multiple platforms to introduce...
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Granite Falls Historical Society seeks photographers
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Photographers wanted at the Granite Falls Historical Society, Granite Falls, MN Thanks to a Minnesota State Arts Board grant they’re looking for a photographer to visit 30 cooperative businesses. An exhibit will be created to celebrate next year’s 100th anniversary of the cooperative act (Capper-Volstead Act). Email gfheritage@gmail.com for the...
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Third Thursday Artist Talk with Dan Wahl
Posted by SMACOur monthly conversation for individuals will be on Thursday, April 15th at 5:30 pm. Network, share, receive advice, find inspiration, and more through connecting with other area artists. We’d love to “see” you there! If you would like to join, please email info@swmnarts.org for the Zoom link! Our guest artist...
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