New opportunity for artists across Minnesota: Artists Respond: Combating Social Isolation This is a state-wide call for artists to help people in their communities connect with one another while staying safe and healthy. This is an open call with a rolling deadline for artists with creative ideas, with $500 in...
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Central MN Arts Board & the Great River Regional Library offer Social Media, Branding and Marketing for Artists & Creatives
Posted by SMACSocial Media, Branding and Marketing for Artists and Creatives Presented by Scarlette Revolver in partnership with the Central MN Arts Board and the Great River Regional Library Mondays, September 14, 21, 28 & October 5th from 7:00-8:30 pm In this four-week series, you will learn the basics of social media, how to...
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MN CARES Act Grants Available for Arts Organizations
Posted by SMACApplication deadline October 2, 2020, before 4:30 pm
MN CARES Act Grants The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act recognizes that the nonprofit arts industry is an important sector of America’s economy. With CARES Act funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Minnesota State Arts Board will award MN CARES Act Grants to...
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Third Tuesday Virtual Arts Organization Conversations
Posted by SMACTopic: SMAC's new GOING VIRTUAL" Special Equipment/Technology grant
You are invited to join our next monthly conversations for organizations on Tuesday, September 15 at 3 pm. We will plan our main topic to be SMAC’s new “GOING VIRTUAL” Special Equipment/Technology grant! We will discuss the grant guidelines and application while welcoming any questions you may have about this new opportunity and how it...
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NEW Grant From SMAC!
Posted by SMACHave you heard about our newest grant?! NEW grant opportunity from SMAC for organizations dealing with disruptions from COVID-19: “Going Virtual” Equipment, Technology and Training Grant ~ Funded with MN Disaster Relief Funds ~ Grant Amount: up to $1000 This special grant program provides up to $1,000 to aid arts...
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Foot in the Door 5: The Virtual Exhibition
Posted by SMACInstallation views of “Foot in the Door 4”, MAEP Galleries; galleries 264-265 November 1, 2020 – January 10, 2021 online Free Exhibition Held once every 10 years, “Foot in the Door” is an open exhibition for all Minnesota artists. Now marking its fourth decade, this exhibition celebrates the talent, diversity,...
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Webinar from Blackbaud Institute: The State of Arts and Culture in 2020
Posted by SMACThursday, September 10 | 2:00 p.m. ET
Navigate the Road Ahead. The State of Arts and Culture in 2020 Thursday, September 10 | 2:00 p.m. ET Register here With its many challenges—from a global health crisis and economic uncertainty to social upheavals and major elections—2020 is already a year like no other. In this webinar, leaders from the Blackbaud...
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Updates from AIGA Minnesota
Posted by SMAChttps://aigaminnesota.org/ Scholarships Open Now for Design Camp® 2020 AIGA Minnesota is excited to announce that they will be awarding attendance scholarships for Design Camp® 2020 to individuals identifying as members of under-represented groups as it relates to race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual preference, ability status, age, socioeconomic class, and/or veteran status....
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Scholarships Open Now for Design Camp® 2020
Posted by SMACAPPLICATIONS DUE BY MON. SEPTEMBER 14
AIGA Minnesota is excited to announce that they will be awarding attendance scholarships for Design Camp® 2020 to individuals identifying as members of under-represented groups as it relates to race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual preference, ability status, age, socioeconomic class, and/or veteran status. The scholarship includes: the cost of admission and...
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Americans for the Arts Seeks Individuals for Advisory Councils
Posted by SMACNominations close Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 at 1:00 PM ET
Americans for the Arts Wants Your Expertise! Are you interested in working with Americans for the Arts to inform and guide the programs and services they provide to the field? Have a colleague in the arts and culture field who is doing amazing work or is a passionate advocate? You are invited...
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