As funds from the American Rescue Plan Act find their way to states, conversations and decisions regarding how those funds are distributed are front-and-center for communities and organizations hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. Join Federal Funds Coming to Minnesota, a free virtual information session, to learn how much money is coming to Minnesota,...
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Category Archives: Workshops
Workshop in Montevideo: Feedback Matters
Posted by SMACShy about sharing your writing? Feedback Matters: How to get comfortable with writing critique A FREE writing workshop with Lyda Morehouse, award-winning sci-fi & urban fantasy author M E Fuller, Montevideo author and writing coach Sept. 11, 2021 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Smith Park Shelter, Montevideo, MN This workshop...
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Arts Midwest: Establishing Tour Readiness
Posted by SMACArts Midwest Conference Emerging Artist Primer Spread the word: Emerging artists, ensembles, companies and those new to the business of touring are invited to join our pre-Conference Emerging Artist Primer: Building a Foundation for Successful Touring. Registration is $25 and includes participation in two sessions. Las Cafeteras performing at the 2019 Conference. Photo...
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Spotlight Theatre Workshop in Willmar
Posted by SMACTo register for THE LITTLE MERMAID go to Willmar Community Education site or call 320-231-8490!!! A few spots left! Scholarships available – email Nikki at nberickson22@gmail.com for more info! Performances will be on The Barn Theatre stage and open to the general public! Don’t miss your chance to be a...
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2021 AIGA Portfolio Festival-Graphic Designers
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2021 AIGA Portfolio Festival Join in this summer for a virtual festival supporting students, recent graduates, emerging designers, and those looking to refresh their portfolio. Focused on mentorship, collaboration, and learning, the Portfolio Festival features content from design practitioners, influencers, educators, and partners, who can help you tailor your portfolio...
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Creative Exchange Archives
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Dive into the Creative Exchange archives Springboard for the Arts started writing toolkits with their Community Supported Art program. Since then, they’ve created toolkits for their Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists curriculum, artist-led community development practice, the new Handbook for Artists Working in Community, and resources from more programs. They’ve partnered with other artists and...
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Americans for the Arts Annual Convention
Posted by SMACHome | Register | Membership As we reemerge and rebuild from the pandemic, local and state arts leaders are examining and questioning their work and policies. The year ahead presents the opportunity and necessity for change as the arts and culture sector grapples with...
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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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2021 American for the Arts Annual Convention
Posted by SMACHome | Register | Scholarships Join Us for the 2021 Annual Convention! Building an Equitable Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Together Annual Convention is our opportunity as an arts field to gather and explore what is most pressing in this moment. As we begin to...
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Copyright Basics for Arts Organizations and Artists
Posted by SMACPresenter: An attorney from Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts with Andy Sturdevant, Springboard for the Arts When arts organizations record and post musical and theatrical performances online, whether as videos or streaming, there are a wide variety of legal issues involved beyond what you might need to consider for a...
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