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Nonprofit capacity grants open

COVID-19 Recovery Nonprofit Capacity Grants to support the vitality of nonprofits serving the Southwest Initiative Foundation region. These capacity building activities are intended to support the nonprofit’s ability to carry out its work as it navigates beyond COVID-19. Applications are open through June 4. Share with a local nonprofit! Get details about...
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Small Business Administration Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Now Open

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NEWS RELEASE: PRESS OFFICE Release Date: April 7, 2021 Release Number: 21-28 SBA to Open Shuttered Venue Operators Grants for Applications on April 8 at 12 p.m. EDT Help is here with $16.2 billion for venues, theatres, and more WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration will officially open the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal tomorrow, April 8,...
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Copyright Basics for Arts Organizations and Artists

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Presented by Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC) and Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts

Presenter: An attorney from Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts with Andy Sturdevant, Springboard for the Arts When arts organizations record and post musical and theatrical performances online, whether as videos or streaming, there are a wide variety of legal issues involved beyond what you might need to consider for a...
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Third Thursday Artist Talk with Dan Wahl

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Our monthly conversation for individuals will be on Thursday, April 15th at 5:30 pm. Network, share, receive advice, find inspiration, and more through connecting with other area artists. We’d love to “see” you there! If you would like to join, please email info@swmnarts.org for the Zoom link! Our guest artist...
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15th Annual Fine Arts Celebration

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Southwest Minnesota State University

The SMSU Department of Fine Arts & Communication and the Creative Writing Program present: 15th Annual Fine Arts Celebration: Southwest Minnesota State University. April 1-May 15, 2021. Virtual, Live & Recorded Events from Art & Design, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Music, and Theatre For a full schedule with links to...
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SMAC Seeks Accessibility Consultant: Request for Proposals

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Submission Deadline: April 23, 2021

Accessibility Consultant Request for Proposals (click here for the pdf of the RFP) The Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC), one of 11 regional arts councils in Minnesota, seeks to engage an accessibility consultant (short-term contract) to perform a comprehensive accessibility audit of the SMAC gallery with the goal of expanding...
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Apply to perform at the 2021 MN Music Summit!

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THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FRIDAY, MARCH 26TH.

Musical Artists of all genres are encouraged to apply to perform at the 2021 MN Music Summit, taking place as a virtual event Saturday, May 1st + Sunday, May 2nd. Solo performers, duos, and full bands are welcome to apply for this opportunity. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY...
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Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG)

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Application Portal will Open April 8, 2021

The U. S. Small Business Administration has launched a web page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) https://www.svograntportal.sba.gov/s/, in anticipation of opening applications for the much-anticipated critical economic relief program on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Prior to the official SVOG application opening, the SBA will host a national informational webinar...
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Virtual: MN Council of Nonprofits hosts Greater Minnesota Summit

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Save the Date, Greater Minnesota! Join us June 22 & 24 for the Greater Minnesota virtual Summit, where we’ll explore what it means to be a nonprofit in Greater Minnesota. Together, we will tackle some of the most important themes for nonprofits including leadership, fundraising, communications, and engaging diverse communities....
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