Hutchinson Photography Club offers a unique photo challenge. Starting on July 31, 2015 at 5 pm join us for our 48 in 48 Photography Contest! Take photos over 48 hours in 48 different categories, then submit your 48 best for the chance to win some great prizes. Entry fee $25...
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Recent News
Hutchinson Center for the Arts: Call for Exhibition Proposals & Gift Shop Consignment Items
Posted by SMACThe Hutchinson Center for the Arts announces a call for entries for solo and group exhibitions. Open to all MN residents working in any media, including installation and new media. The Hutchinson Center for the Arts is located in downtown Hutchinson, MN. The Center has exhibition opportunities for both emerging...
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MN State Arts Board Workshops on Evaluation
Posted by SMACThe Minnesota State Arts Board is conducting evaluation workshops around the state this summer. The workshops are primarily intended for applicants/grantees of State Arts Board programs, but applicants to regional arts councils are also welcome to register on a space-available basis. Participation will be limited to the first 30 registrants...
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SMAC to hold public hearing on Fiscal Year 2016 & 2017 Biennial Plan
Posted by SMACOn Tuesday, May 26, 2015, the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC) will hold a hearing at 7:00 pm at the SMAC Office, 114 N Third Street, Marshall, MN. SMAC is offering this to ensure response to constituent needs in the SMAC’s 2016 -2017 Biennial Plan. This hearing is designed to gather...
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Public Art Conference: June 24-25, 2015
Posted by SMAC“Making It Public”: Public Art Conference hosted by the SW MN Arts Council. Are you interested in having public art in your community? Are you wondering how to involve artists in public improvement projects? Are you an artist interested in creating public art? SMAC, in partnership with Forecast Public Art,...
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SMAC Operating Support Grants & The Cultural Data Project
Posted by SMACBeginning July 1, 2015, arts organizations applying for SMAC Operating Support grants will be required to complete Cultural Data Project (CDP) profiles in order to submit a CDP funder report as part of the application process. What is the Cultural Data Project (CDP)? “The CDP was first launched in...
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Up and Out: Calling Young LGBTQIA Filmmakers
Posted by SMACWHAT: Intermedia Arts’ Youth Leadership Council is seeking video submissions from young filmmakers who identify as LGBTQIA+ for the Up and Out: Upper-Midwest Youth Queer Film Festival – Minnesota’s first film festival exclusively focused on LGBTQIA+ youth! WHO: Young Filmmakers ages 12-22 who identify as LGBTQIA+ WHY: The...
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Arts A’Fair Request for Proposals
Posted by SMACFor the third consecutive year, the Minnesota State Fair will continue the Arts A’Fair Program in 2015 by presenting a variety of performing arts experiences representing Minnesota organizations. Participating in this program allows your organization to promote your work with “Pop Up Performances” on the fairgrounds. Your act/number/vignette will be...
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Northern Plains Indian Art Residency
Posted by SMACThe Contemporary Native Arts Program (CNAP) at the University of South Dakota (USD) seeks applicants for the Northern Plains Indian Artist Residency (NPIAR). Artists who are registered members of a tribe in the Northern Plains region are eligible to apply for the residency. The artist-in-residence will spend the entire month of...
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Free Workshop: “Evaluating Art Projects and Programs”
Posted by SMACNeed help with evaluating your SMAC-funded projects? Register today for a free SMAC-hosted workshop (available at multiple locations) and learn all about evaluation for art projects and programs. Led by Leah Goldstein Moses of The Improve Group, this workshop is focused on the why and how to do successful evaluations...
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