Art Study Opportunity for Youth Grants

Provides up to $500 to allow young artists entering grades 5 – 12 to attend an enrichment camp or specialty study. Costs for standard weekly lessons (such as piano or voice lessons) are allowed for students who qualify for the federal free or reduced lunch program.

Pottery by student artist Isaac Brouwer.

Dates & Deadlines for FY 2024

(July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)

SMAC Art Study Opportunity for Youth grant workshop webinar: February 15, 2024, 5:30 to 6:30 pm.

  • Request staff draft review by March 13, 2024
  • Application Deadline: March 27, 2024
  • Panel Review: April 16, 2024
  • Board Action: April 23, 2024
  • Earliest project start date:  May 1, 2024

Workshop Registration Coming Soon

How to Apply

Applicants may fill out and submit their application in several ways:

  • through our online grant system
  • in a Word document (see materials below), submitted by email to info@swmnarts.org, along with required attachments
  • on paper with required attachments, submitted by mail (PO Box 55, Marshall, MN 56258) or contact us to arrange drop-off.

Contact us to request a paper application: info@swmnarts.org, 800-622-5284.

Have questions or need help?

SW MN Arts Council grants administrator Caroline Koska is available to meet with you by phone, web conference or in person in Marshall to answer your questions on grant eligibility and using the application system or to review a draft of your application. 

Materials for FY 2024

(July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)

FY 2024 Art Study Opportunity for Youth Grant Guidelines

FY 2024 Application Questions  (editable document for draft writing)

FY 2024 Budget Form (also available within the application)

FY 2024 Scoring Criteria

FY 2024 Final Report Questions (editable document for draft writing)

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