New funding opportunity: The United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund will award grants of $30,000 – $75,000 to small and mid-sized arts organizations in the Midwest, prioritizing organizations that are led by and serving people of color and Indigenous people, and/or led by and serving people from rural communities. Anyone...
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RuralX JUNE 17 & 18 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
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Connect with rural shapers like you If you’re passionate about your rural community, RuralX might be for you. They’re trying something new this year, by making RuralX a two-day virtual conference that brings together community leaders and spirited people who think differently about rural. This high-energy opportunity features inspirational speakers,...
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Dakota Community Artist-in-Residence (CAIR)
Posted by SMACPlease note updated dates & timeline from previous publications
Press Contact: Ashley Hanson Department of Public Transformation 952-486-0533 publictransformation@gmail.com www.publictransformation.org For Immediate Release: CALL FOR ARTISTS: Dakota Community Artist-in-Residence (CAIR) Supporting Artist-Led Solutions to COVID-19 Related Challenges Open to Dakota artists and culture bearers based in Southwest Mnisota, Pezihutazizi Oyate (Upper Sioux Community) and / or Cansa’yapi...
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Minnesota Music Coalition 10th Annual MN Music Summit Goes Online
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June 20-21, 2020 ONLINE
June 10, 2020 The Minnesota Music Coalition (MMC) presents its 10th annual MN Music Summit June 20-21, 2020 ONLINE. Free and open to any artists, industry professionals, and music fans of all backgrounds, this year’s theme of the MN Music Summit is Amplifying Biz Essentials, providing opportunities for musicians and...
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SMAC Equity Statement
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Southwest Minnesota Arts Council mourns the loss of George Floyd and are keeping his family and community at the forefront of our thoughts. We are outraged that another black person has been killed by the police and we are grieving with the community over this tragedy. The racial inequities and...
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June’s Virtual Conversations for the Arts: Organizations and Individuals
Posted by SMACSMAC sees a need to help connect our area arts communities so we are continuing our monthly “check-ins”. We hope to see you there. There will be TWO chances to join the conversation: For Organizations & the Arts: Tuesday, June 16th @ 3 pm For Individual Artists & Creatives: Thursday,...
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Changes to SW MN Arts Council grant programs for Fiscal Year 2021
Posted by SMACChanges to SW MN Arts Council grant programs for Fiscal Year 2021 (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021) Click here to view the new 2020-21 SMAC Grant Calendar ***Grant Calendar for fiscal year 2021 will remain tentative. Dates and availability may change.*** Cash match requirement suspended For Fiscal Year...
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Online Meet-up: Rural Activism, Anti-Racism, and Rural-Urban Solidarity
Posted by SMACThursday, June 3rd’s Rural Arts Recovery Network meet up, Amplifying Empathy with Holly Doll from Native Artists United – NAU, is postponed until further notice, out of respect to George Floyd and his family as they gather for his memorial service, and as our nation mourns and reflects on the...
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Greater MN Virtual Networking: Arts Going Virtual
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Greater MN Virtual Networking: Arts Going Virtual Wednesday, June 17, 2020, 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM VirtualLive/Online Fee: Free For the time being, social distancing is vital. Public gatherings or events have been postponed or cancelled. The Minnesota’s arts and creative sector are being tested and challenged as never before. Let’s...
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Rural Arts & Culture Recovery Network
Posted by SMACDear Rural Arts and Culture Friends, The world has changed drastically since we gathered for the Rural Arts and Culture Summit last October, and we know many rural artists and arts organizations need support and connection right now. In Minnesota, we are also mourning the death of George Floyd, and...
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