SMAC wants to hear from YOU! How has COVID-19 affected you as an artist, creative person or arts organization? Could we help? How can SMAC help and how can artists, creatives and arts organizations help each other during this time? SMAC will discuss the flexibility of our services and grants as well as share resources we are aware of.

There will be TWO chances to join the conversation!

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For Arts Organizations:

Wednesday, April 15th

11 am – 12:30 pm

For Individual Artists & Creatives:

Friday, April 17th

4-5:30 pm

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Please join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone:

United States: +1 (571) 317-3122

– One-touch: tel:+15713173122,,623395245#

Access Code: 623-395-245

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/623395245

We are committed to assisting artists and arts organizations in our region as we respond to the COVID-19 health situation. We also believe that the arts are an important element in helping our communities during the next few months.

We encourage any grantee that has had to change plans because of the current uncertainty to contact us to talk about changing the details of their grant to allow them to work without undue hardship. We plan to be as flexible as possible in this regard. We understand that some events may need to be cancelled and we will work with any grantee to find appropriate solutions.

Our offices are currently closed to the public, but we are continuing to work and can be reached via email: info@swmnarts.org . SMAC will continue to communicate about our own changes and updates due to COVID-19 through social media channels ( Facebook and Instagram ), email and our website .

We also encourage you to utilize the the Springboard for the Arts Resource page at: https://springboardforthearts.org/coronavirus/ . Lists of helpful online resources for the Minnesota arts community can also be found on our webpage as well as by searching ” Resources ” on our News & Events posts on our website: https://swmnarts.org/category/resources/ .