Arts News
McKnight Fellowships for Choreographers Deadline to Apply is March 20, 2024
The McKnight Fellowships for Choreographers annually awards three fellowships of $25,000 each to Minnesota choreographers. The awards are unrestricted and can help an artist set aside periods of time for study, reflection, experimentation, and exploration; take advantage of an opportunity, or work on a new project.
The intent of the McKnight Artist and Culture Bearers Fellowship is to recognize and support Minnesota artists and culture bearers who are beyond early practice, have sustained experience in their discipline, and demonstrate exceptional accomplishments. In addition to the cash award, fellows receive additional support for career development and are invited to attend a four-day retreat in rural Minnesota. Fellows are also offered funds for research and development that can be used to visit New York City during APAP and engage collaborators and spaces in their creative process.
Support for individual artists has been a focus of the McKnight Foundation's Arts and Culture program since its inception. The foundation recognizes that the arts cannot flourish or enhance community life without the ideas, energy, and drive of individual artists and culture bearers and that artists cannot make these contributions without unfettered creative time. Awards are made in 15 disciplines through 13 arts organizations. The Cowles Center is the administrative home for the McKnight Fellowships for Dancers, the McKnight Fellowships for Choreographers and the McKnight International Choreographer Residency program.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The Intent to Apply application opened July 19th, 2023.
The Intent to Apply application deadline was Wednesday September 6th, 2023, at 11:59 pm CST.
Applicants who missed the Intent to Apply deadline may still submit a final application. However, they will not receive programming updates and other resources, and their live performances will not be viewed by panelists.
First-time applicants who missed the Intent to Apply deadline may send us an email for further information at mckfell@thecowlescenter.org
Final Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 at 3:00 pm CST
Their website will be open to accepting final applications in early January 2024. The final deadline is firm, the application site will close down at exactly 3:00 pm CST on the deadline date.
Applicants will be notified of the decisions in early June 2024.
Artists of Northwest Minnesota 6th Edition Accepting Applications for Artists and Groups
It's time to submit an entry for the 6th edition of our Artists of NW Minnesota booklet. Email director@NWArtsCouncil.org or call our office at 218-745-8886 to receive a form. The cost is only $20 for a listing + you receive 20 copies of the booklet! You are also able to have a piece of art hanging in our office space to help promote you. And, the booklet is online on our website. What a deal!
Submissions for individuals will be accepted until January 10. Businesses and organizations are encouraged to submit a listing for the booklet as well. The deadline for organizations and businesses is also January 10.
To learn more and to download the entry form visit this page on our website here.
Find our a free print edition of our current booklet Artists of Northwest Minnesota at your local library, from featured artists, or in other public spaces throughout our region. This is the 5th edition of this publication. The directory lists fine craft and visual artists, photographers, writers, and performing artists who answered our call for entries, as well as arts organizations. It's an invaluable resource when you are looking for art and artists in our region.
Bemidji Sculpture Walk 2023 includes work by Roseau Metal Artist Sue Suess
Roseau metal artist Sue Suess has a piece of art in this year’s Bemidji Sculpture Walk near Patterson’s Clothing. “Strolling with the Wind” is the title of the sculpture. Suess established Raven Works Forge with her husband Joel Miller in 1990 in Roseau. They specialize in decorative and functional wrought iron. She received a grant from the NWMAC to help her complete this work.
CANCELED —Teaching Artist Roster Program (TARP) has upcoming training scheduled Apply until January 11!
Teaching Artist Roster Program (TARP) Training Will Be Held January-February 2023
Apply by January 11
What is being offered?
This is a series of 7 training sessions on professionally marketing and teaching your art form to students. Sessions include business skills on lesson plans, artistic statements, web listing, mock grant application on sponsoring you, mock press release on yourself.
Who should apply?
Area creatives interested in earning income by working within our local schools and festivals as an artist in residency.
Who will facilitate the training?
Jane Anderson of Thief River Falls again has agreed to serve as our consultant. Jane has led four cohorts in the past and does a great job. She’s also lots of fun.
When and Where will this be held?
Online for six Thursdays in 2023 from January 19 until February 23 from 6-9 PM on Zoom. Training ends on Saturday, February 25, 2023 in person in Warren from 10 AM - 4 PM.
What is the result?
In addition to honing your teaching skills, you will join our Teaching Artist Roster list on our website where schools and festivals go to select who they would like to sponsor with our grant funds. This is a wonderful opportunity to receive training for free! Being selected into the TARP cohort is the equivalent of receiving a $500 grant award.
How Do I Apply?
Log into our grants systems via the Grant Login button in the top righthand corner of our website. You will apply through that system.
Questions?
Reach out to our director, Mara Hanel at director@NWArtsCouncil.org or 218-745-8886.
Artist Spotlight with Dynamic Voices Artists August 22
Join us for an online discussion with the artists who have work in our Dynamic Voices Exhibit! We spoke about the exhibit, their backgrounds, insight into creativity and inspiration, and much more! The discussion was on our Facebook page and YouTube Live. Once the broadcast is done, you can watch it at anytime with this link https://youtu.be/FPSx5KBAoWQ. Let us know if you have any questions!
Artist Spotlight - Fosston Artists Heidi Danos, Jason Steinbrenner, Steph Anderson, & Michael McColl
Listen to this engaging conversation with Fosston Artists Heidi Danos, Jason Steinbrenner, Steph Anderson, and Michael McColl.
