The National Endowment for the Arts has put together a guidance tip sheet for arts organizations re-engaging with audiences or visitors, based on a review and compilation of promising measures that arts organizations are taking to address COVID-19. Get the tip sheet ↓↓↓↓ https://go.usa.gov/xwsgy [PDF]...
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Arts Midwest & Western Arts Alliance Announce Joint 2020 Virtual Conference
Posted by SMACMeeting the Moment. Together. The Arts Midwest and Western Arts Alliance 2020 Joint Conference Optional Pre-Conference Programs: October 1 & 2 Main Conference: October 6-9, 2020 Four days of connection, listening, learning, and sharing at a unique virtual event combining the best of the Arts Midwest and Western Arts Alliance performing arts conferences. Essential Collaboration Arts Midwest and Western Arts Alliance are joining...
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Now Open: MN Small Business Relief Grant
Posted by SMACThe application period will begin on Tuesday, June 23 and close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 2
NOW OPEN: Minnesota Small Business Relief Grant The Minnesota Small Business Relief Grants Program approved by the Minnesota Legislature and signed by Governor Tim Walz on June 16 will begin accepting applications to support business impacted by COVID-19. The application period will begin on Tuesday, June 23 and close at 5 p.m. on...
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Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Hosts A Conversation With Nina Ozlu Tunceli
Posted by SMACWhen: Jun 26, 2020 01:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada) SIGN UP NOW – SPACE IS LIMITED Nina Ozlu Tunceli is an expert on the programs passed by Congress during the Covid crisis that can be helpful to the arts, such as PPP loans, EIDL, and others. Join MCA for...
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Reopening Resources
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From the Association of Performing Arts Professionals: Although we are still in the early stages of the pandemic and the associated economic impacts, the national dialogue about when to reopen has many of us thinking ahead and contemplating what the coming months and years in the performing arts might look...
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MN Council of Nonprofits: Building an Effective Nonprofit Board of Directors
Posted by SMACDoes your nonprofit’s board of directors have the structure, resources, and support it needs to succeed? Designed for both experienced and new executives, staff, board members and volunteers, Building an Effective Nonprofit Board of Directors provides an essential refresher for those more experienced as well as an important orientation for those newer to board...
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New funding opportunity: United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund
Posted by SMACNew 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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