Check out this new resource for our rural SW MN towns! Creative Community Development: A Resource Guide for Artist-led Development of Vacant Spaces in Southwest MN https://conservancy.umn.edu/handle/11299/214859 You can also read more about the project and the inspiration for it here: https://www.montenews.com/news/20201012/artists-and-community-reactivate-vacant-space-in-granite-falls...
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Recent News
Springboard for the Arts Updated Business Skills for Artists
Posted by SMACUpdating the Work of Art Toolkit! The Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists curriculum is a core part of Springboard’s work supporting artists making a living and a life, providing practical, artist-led business insights. The Work of Art series has been taught by Springboard at arts organizations, libraries and colleges in over 80 communities in...
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SMAC October Virtual Meetings & Opportunities
Posted by SMACGrant Support *Virtual* Open Office:: the second Tuesday of the month NEXT EVENT: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 SW MN Arts Council hosts grant support open office hours the second Tuesday of each month. While we continue to take COVID-19 precautions, these open office hours will be virtual via GoToMeeting, from...
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Third Thursday Artist Talk with SMAC & Lee Kanten
Posted by SMACOur monthly conversation for individuals will be on Thursday, October 15th at 5:30 pm and our guest artist will be musician Lee Kanten of Ortonville in Big Stone County! If you’d like a teaser, check out our feature on him from our Annual Celebration Highlight video for Big Stone County-Click...
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Springboard for the Arts visits our region! (Virtually)
Posted by SMACYou are invited to join Springboard for the Arts Virtual visit in Marshall, open to all of our SMAC region, on Tuesday, October 20 from 3-4 pm. Staff and consultants from Springboard for the Arts will be on hand for an hour-long virtual open house to let you know what programs...
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Opportunity for Arts Organizations: Arts in Digital Spaces, Taking your art online
Posted by SMACReady to take your art online, but don’t know where to start? We’re here to help! Whether you’re starting from scratch or ready to build on your existing digital engagement, this FREE virtual workshop series will provide the tools you need. Get the training, capacity building, and support you need...
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Opportunity for Marshall Non-Profits
Posted by SMACThe deadline for completion is end of day Monday, October 19.
The Marshall Community Foundation (MCF) is pleased to announce that their fall grant cycle has begun. They are accepting applications from Marshall non-profits to support the great work they do in our community. Click here for guidelines pdf! As a reminder the application process has now changed, and the entire...
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Opportunity: Detroit Lakes in MN seeks artists to decorate sailboat sculptures
Posted by SMAC150 Sails Up in Detroit Lakes 2021 is Detroit Lakes’ 150th anniversary. The city is planning a year-long celebration, which is the perfect time to launch another community art project for public display in DL in 2021 – and this is it: 150 Sails Up in DL! Local artist, Hans...
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Writing Workshop with ME Fuller
Posted by SMACWriting Workshop Writing motivation and inspiration: It’s hard to get started sometimes, and sometimes even harder to keep going. This month-long online workshop is designed to help writers of every level, to get started and keep going. You don’t have to live in the region to participate https://mefullerwords.com/writing-coach/ New for...
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SWWC Virtual Young Writers Conference
Posted by SMACRegistration Deadline: September 29, 2020
The Virtual Young Writers Conference is now open for registrations. Students will discover how creative their imaginations can be. Knowledgeable presenters will teach them writing techniques on how to express their thoughts using written words. They will learn writing is an exciting skill that can open a lifetime of opportunities...
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