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Applications Open for MN Landscape Arboretum 2026 Native American Artist in Residence Program
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Applications Open for MN Landscape Arboretum 2026 Native American Artist in Residence Program

MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM 2026 NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM

JUNE 01 - OCTOBER 01, 2026

APPLICATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 15, 2025

ABOUT THE ARBORETUM

The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a 1,200-acre public garden in Chaska, Minnesota, made up of 28 specialty gardens, 44 plant collections, and more than 150 outdoor permanent works of art, including the Harrison Sculpture Garden which contains 26 sculptures from 11 countries around the world. It is also home to the Reedy and Cafe galleries which host rotating art exhibitions to an audience of more than 600,000 arboretum visitors annually.


The Arboretum’s mission is to welcome, inform and inspire all through outstanding displays, protected natural areas, horticultural research and education.


Art is central to the Arboretum’s mission, with exhibitions that draw people into nature and natural spaces that inspire unique encounters with art.

ABOUT THE ART RESIDENCY PROGRAM

With support from the 2024 Board of Trustees Fund-A-Need Gala, the Arboretum plans to host a four-month Artist Residency Program for one local Native American artist from Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota, beginning June 1 to October 1, 2026, providing an opportunity to explore artistic ideas that highlight themes of nature and landscapes.

Art and artists at the Arboretum serve as vital portals to understanding our deep interdependence with the environment. Through the lens of traditional ecological knowledge, art becomes a way to reconnect with the land, revealing the stories, histories, and relationships embedded in our landscapes. It fosters a sense of stewardship, sparks dialogue around pressing societal challenges, and helps us see ourselves—and one another—more clearly within the web of life. These creative expressions illuminate the interwoven relationships between people and place, encouraging a more thoughtful and reciprocal engagement with the natural world.

GOAL: The tradition of creating art within natural landscapes spans millennia. Contemporary American Indian artists and cultural bearers continue to carry this legacy forward, expressing it through Native art rooted in land-based practices across the country. The Arboretum’s Artist-in-Residence Program fosters meaningful engagement among the artist, the Arboretum, and its visitors—using art as a lens to deepen understanding of our connection to nature and the landscape.

OUTCOME: Immerse visitors in the environment through the traditional ecological knowledge of Native American people.

RESOURCES PROVIDED

  • $3000 artist stipend

  • $2500 available for travel and materials

  • $2000 community engagement costs, on or off site

  • Access to the Arboretum’s grounds and facilities including, natural areas, specialty gardens, plant collections, works of art and Library.

  • Staff time arranged as needed

  • Installation/production details available upon request

  • Housing is not provided

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

Projects may be new or continuing, but at their core must be inspired by the Arboretum and be centered on nature, helping the audience better understand their relationship to the land.

This project will be done independently, with regular check-ins with the Curator and limited access to Arboretum staff as needed.

Artist in Residence will be expected to deliver the following

  • Work Plan:  In conjunction with the Art and Sculpture Curator at the Arboretum, the artist will develop a project performance review plan to assess implementation and guide the project.

  • Finished Work: At the end of the 4 month residency, present a finished product.

  • Evaluation: At the beginning, middle and end of the program an evaluation will be completed. This evaluation will be provided by the Arboretum and will offer the artist an opportunity to review the Art Residency program experience.

  • Community Engagement: In conjunction with the Arboretum, the artist must be committed to fostering meaningful connections with the community as part of this project. Engagement may occur throughout the creative process, including through workshops, public discussions, or collaborative elements that invite input and participation. Alternatively, artists may present an event through an exhibition, performance, film, spoken word or any other format which may fit the project. We would like for this presentation to take place at the Arboretum but also understand artists may want to showcase this in their community.  

Unallowable Projects:

  • Anything that damages the flora or fauna

  • Permanent installations

SELECTION PROCESS

The Arboretum Art Residency Program Selection Committee will include experienced members with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, who will help ensure a balanced assessment process, selecting artists who will most benefit from and contribute to the residency program. 

Projects will be selected based on

  • Project Proposal

    • Nature and land relationship theme

    • Originality

    • Educational Value

    • Proposal must fit within budget and time frame

  • Community engagement/celebration idea

  • Quality of digital portfolio

  • CV 

  • Letter of support (Only for emerging artists)

    • An emerging artist would be someone in the early stages of their career, developing their unique style and starting to gain recognition.

EXPECTATIONS OF THE ART RESIDENCY PROGRAM

The Arboretum warmly welcomes all and looks forward to hosting an Artist in Residence. They ask that you and your guests honor the spirit of shared stewardship by caring for the facilities, grounds, and natural areas throughout your time here. Your residency should be inspired by your experiences at the Arboretum—you are welcome to spend as much or as little time on-site as your creative process calls for.

ELIGIBILITY

Applications will be accepted from any of the following

  • Native American emerging through established artists

    • All forms of art are welcome, including but not limited to traditional visual arts, as well as song, dance, performance, writing, poetry, spoken word, and art whose work doesn’t fit neatly into categories and genres.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications will be completed via a form which will be made available on the Arboretum website from September 15, 2025 to January 5, 2026. It will include questions and an evaluation rubric for the selection committee.  You can also access the application form here.

The Application must include the following:

  • The Title of the proposal

  • A description of the proposed project (250 words or less)

  • Community engagement plan.(250 words or less)

  • Project work plan

  • Digital portfolio (Images, Audio, Video, Text)

    • Maximum of 10 images.

    • Maximum 3 minutes audio/video.

    • Maximum 250 words for text submissions.

  • CV

  • 1 Letter of support (Only for emerging artists)

Deadlines

09/15/2025: Application opens*

1/5/2025 at 11:59 pm: Applications are due

February 2026: Award Notification*

06/1/ 2026: Art Residency Program Begins

Summer - Fall 2026: Community Event

10/1/ 2026: Artist in Residence Program Ends

*Successful applicants will receive a gate pass to visit the Arboretum upon acceptance of award. Applicants interested in visiting the Arboretum prior to submittal may contact Wendy DePaolis depao008@umn.edu

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Attention: NW Minnesota Schools Arts Equipment for Schools Grant Deadline is September 30
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Attention: NW Minnesota Schools Arts Equipment for Schools Grant Deadline is September 30

ARTS GRANT FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS

Deadline for Arts Equipment Grants for Schools is

September 30

Grant Writing Workshop is Sept 22 at 4 PM

Arts Equipment Grants. Did you know that schools can apply to purchase artistic equipment for your visual art, performing art, media arts, or creative writing departments? Grants are for up to $3,000 with a 25% cash match. The competitive deadline is September 30, first come first served. Equipment that is used solely for the pursuit of arts like a kiln or theater lights, or a band instrument has a better chance of being funded.

Artist Residency Grants. Schools can also apply now for an Artist Residency grant of $3,000. Our teaching artist roster is a great resource to view artists available to teach in our area and is available on our website at www.NorthwestMinnesotaArtsCouncil.org under the artists tab. Another resource to find teaching artists is COMPAS. To apply, schools fill out an application showing interest in funding, then requests are made with add-on forms within the on-line grant software for specific project funding requests.

Schools can initially apply for 2 residencies. Then, based on remaining funding, can request up to 4 residencies total. Each residency requires a 10% cash match.

Click the Grant Login button at the top right of our website www.nwartscouncil.org to start your application.

We are holding a free grant writing training session on Monday, September 22 at 4 PM to answer questions and help you with your application. Workshop is on zoom -- contact our office for a link. You can also come to our office in Warren and attend from our grant writing station. Want to work on your application before that? Reach out to our office with questions.

218-745-8886, ext 1, www.NWArtsCouncil.org

director@nwartscouncil.org

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Upcoming Arts Grant Deadlines
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Upcoming Arts Grant Deadlines

Upcoming Deadlines for Arts Grants 

School Arts Equipment Grant September 30

Arts Project Grant Oct 31 

Individual Artist Grant November 15

 

Applications are now open for arts grants from the NWMAC

Nonprofits and government organizations can apply for one arts project at a time. Grants deadlines for these are July 31, October 31, February 28, and April 30. Grants are between $500 and $10,000. Funding sources for these grants are Clean Water, Land and Legacy funds, and general allocation funds from the State of Minnesota. 

 

Organizational arts activities funded through this very important grant opportunity includes festivals, community theatre projects, folk music entertainment, sponsorship of visual demonstrations, creative writing workshops and many other activities that improve the quality of life of people in our communities. 

Schools in our 7-county region can apply for a grant for Arts Equipment. Supported by general allocation funds from the Minnesota state legislature, schools can apply to purchase artistic equipment for their visual art, performing art, media arts, or creative writing departments. Grants are for up to $3,000 with a 25% cash match. The competitive deadline has recently changed to September 30, first come first served. Equipment that is used solely for the pursuit of arts like a kiln or theater lights, or a band instrument has a better chance of being funded.

Schools can also apply now for an Artist Residency grant of $3,000. Our teaching artist roster is a great resource to view artists available to teach in our area and is available on our website at www.NorthwestMinnesotaArtsCouncil.org under the artists tab. Another resource to view artists available to enhance curriculum is COMPAS.

To apply, schools fill out an application showing interest in funding, then requests are made with add-on forms within the on-line grant software for specific project funding requests. Schools can initially apply for two residencies. Then, based on remaining funding, can request up to four residencies total. Each residency requires a 10% cash match. Funding for residency activities comes from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment in Minnesota.

Applications are open for Individual Artist Grants for $5,000, $3,000, and $1,500 and have a November 15 deadline. These grants are awarded to performing artists, visual artists, media artists, and creative writing artists from our seven county Minnesota service area including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties.

Individuals must be out of high school and at least 18 years of age to be eligible. College tuition is not an eligible expense. This is the main category that individuals use to support their artistic business or advance their technical skills. This category is for non-hobby artists who make substantial yearly income from their art. Grants are awarded annually with $1,500 going to four individuals; $3,000 going to three individuals and $5,000 going to three individuals. Support for this program comes from The McKnight Foundation and the State of Minnesota. 

Free Grant Writing Workshops are on zoom -- contact our office for a link. You can also come to our office in Warren and attend from our grant writing station.

Monday, September 22 at 4 PM mainly for School Applicants

Wednesday, October 8 at 4 PM mainly for Organization Applicants

Tuesday, October 28 at 10 AM mainly for Individual Applicants

These free grant writing sessions are offered to help you write your grant application or to answer any questions. You can attend via Zoom or at our office in Warren. You must RSVP to attend.

  

To learn more about grant programs and start an application visit www.NorthwestMinnesotaArtsCouncil.org. The grant application process is completely online and NWMAC's Director Mara Hanel can help walk you through the process of using the grants portal to get accustomed to it. Please contact her at director@NWArtsCouncil.org or call 218-745-8886, extension 1.

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Applications Open for Artist Residency Program in New York Mills
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Applications Open for Artist Residency Program in New York Mills

Applications Open for Artist Residency Program in New York Mills

Applications for the Artist Residency Program at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center in New York Mills are now being accepted.  The deadline is April 4, 2025.  Information and application can be found on the website:  https://www.kulcher.org/programs/artist-retreat/

The residency program is open to artists of all disciplines, writers, poets, playwrights, visual artists, musicians, and dancers,  and offers time and space to create without distraction.  

Artists are responsible for their own transportation to and from New York Mills, MN, and food while in residence.  The Cultural Center provides a one-bedroom home, with all linens, dishes, etc.  The Center requests that artists perform an outreach project, usually within the schools.  For more information, check the website: www.kulcher.org,  or contact: cheryl@kulcher.org 

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McCanna House Artist-in-Residence Application Open
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McCanna House Artist-in-Residence Application Open

McCanna House Artist-in-residence Application Now Open to Artists in Music, Theatre, Literature, & Visual Arts

The North Dakota Museum of Art is accepting applications for the 2025 McCanna House Artist-in-residence season. Artists working in music, theatre, literature, or the visual arts are encouraged to apply. Open to artists in all stages of their career. 

The Program

The residency consists of 2 - 4 week blocks of time layered throughout the operating year. The house is open from June 1 through the end of September or early October. There will only be one artist on the property at a time unless a group project is specified in the application process. There are no expectations for the artist to complete work during the residency. However, artists are asked to use their time wisely and be aware of the transformative potential of time spent there. 

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2025

Announcements: February 15, 2025. 

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet

  • Well-lit French country-style farmhouse, detached 40x70 foot steel building, and ample outdoor space with yards and surrounding tree lines.

  • 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms

  • Washer and dryer

  • Well-appointed kitchen

  • Screened-in porch area with convenient BBQ

  • Opportunities to work with surrounding community groups

  • 10 miles from the town of Larimore (pop.2,000), yet it feels remote and private

  • 35 miles from Grand Forks (pop.55,000), with its thriving art scene and good shopping/dining

  • 5 hours to Minneapolis and 2 hours to Winnipeg, Manitoba

  • Well-stocked library

  • Fruit trees

  • Surrounded by working fields producing soybeans, potatoes, canola, and more...

  • Endless sky

  • Big weather

Application

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Applications accepted for Artist in Residence Program in New Ulm
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Applications accepted for Artist in Residence Program in New Ulm

Artist-in-Residence Program in New Ulm is Accepting Applications

Grand Center for Arts and Culture in New Ulm is a nonprofit arts center with a letterpress, printmaking, and bookbinding studio called Cellar Press where they offer community classes in book arts and printmaking, as well as an artist-in-residence program for Minnesota residents.

The application period for their artist-in-residence program is currently open. It is free to apply and the residency provides housing, a weekly stipend, and access to the Cellar Press studio space and equipment for 2-3 weeks. For more info about this opportunity, visit their website at https://thegrandnewulm.org/experiences/artist-in-residence-program/

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Minnesota Parks Artist-in-Residence Pilot Program
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Minnesota Parks Artist-in-Residence Pilot Program

Read about this Minnesota Parks Artist-in-Residence Pilot Program and consider applying!

Minnesota Parks Artist-in-Residence Pilot Program

Creating Belonging in Minnesota Parks

Artist-in-Residence position

Timeline: 12 months (August 2024 to August 2025)

Time commitment: average 20 hours/week (part-time)

Stipend: $40,000 Materials budget: $14,000

Location: A Minnesota park or a park system (full list of host sites is located at the application link in Submittable)

Deadline to apply: July 21, 2024, 11:59 p.m.

Information session: Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 4:00 p.m.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1iuDcuH9QDqJJGlIke8tDQ

This information session will be recorded and posted on the Submittable application page for those not able to attend.

APPLICATION

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Parks and Trails Division, the Metropolitan Council Metropolitan Regional Parks, and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission are partnering with Forecast Public Art to launch Creating Belonging in Minnesota Parks -- Artist Residency in the Parks Pilot Program in parks across Minnesota exploring community and belonging. The selected Minnesota-based artists-in-residence will research and engage with a park, trail or park system and its communities and then use that research to develop new work(s). Unlike traditional residency opportunities, this program focuses on how artists can serve as partners to and ambassadors for the parks and contribute not just art, but ideas.

The goal of the Minnesota Parks Artist-in-Residence Pilot Program is to enhance a sense of welcoming and belonging to park users. This is a paid opportunity for artists that aims to address unique opportunities and challenges around creating belonging in our public parks. We hope that this pilot helps foster deeper community engagement and relationship-building in state and regional parks, improves access to Minnesota parks and trails, and increases collective appreciation for park uses, outdoor recreation, and natural resources, especially in underserved communities. Embedding an artist in a park or a park system will allow the selected artists to apply their own creative perspectives and skills to foster a greater sense of belonging. All selected artists will be a part of a cohort of 9, and will meet with other artists regularly to foster a sense of community and to share ideas.

Curiosity, Belonging, & Discovery - These are the values that guide the activities of the Creating Belonging in Minnesota Parks program. Participants in the program will be asked to commit to these values.

For more information and the application, visit forecastpublicart.submittable.com/submit/298545/minnesota-parks-artist-in-residence-application

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McCanna House Artist-in-Residence Applications Open
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McCanna House Artist-in-Residence Applications Open

Mc Canna House Applications for Artists in Residence

Open to Artists in Music, Theatre, Literature, & Visual Arts

The North Dakota Museum of Art is accepting applications for the 2024 McCanna House Artist-in-residence season. Artists working in music, theatre, literature, or the visual arts are encouraged to apply. Open to artists in all stages of their career. 

The Program

The residency consists of 2 - 5 week blocks of time layered throughout the operating year. The house is open from June 1 through the end of September or early October. There will only be one artist on the property at a time unless a group project is specified in the application process. There are no expectations for the artist to complete work during the residency. However, artists are asked to use their time wisely and be aware of the transformative potential of time spent there. 

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2024

Announcements: February 15, 2024. 

Amenities:

-Wireless Internet

-Well-lit French country-style farmhouse, detached 40x70 foot steel building, and ample outdoor space with yards and surrounding tree lines

-3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms

-Washer and dryer

-New electric stove in a well-appointed kitchen

-Screened-in porch area with convenient BBQ

-Opportunities to work with surrounding community groups

-10 miles from the town of Larimore (pop.2,000), yet it feels remote and private

-35 miles from Grand Forks (pop.55,000), with its thriving art scene and good shopping/dining

-5 hours to Minneapolis and 2 hours to Winnipeg, Manitoba

-Well-stocked library

-Fruit trees

-Surrounded by working fields producing soybeans, potatoes, canola, and more...

-Endless sky

-Big weather

North Dakota Museum of Art | 261 Centennial Drive Stop 7305, Grand Forks, ND 58202

ndmoa.com

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Art Residency Opportunity in New York Mills
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Art Residency Opportunity in New York Mills

Call to Artists

Art Residency Opportunity

The Arts Retreat artist residency program of the Cultural Center in New York Mills focuses on providing dedicated artists time for creative development and exploration. The program offers a unique taste of life in rural Minnesota while allowing the artists virtually uninterrupted time in which to immerse themselves in their artwork.

When the Cultural Center was founded its name was “The New York Mills Arts Retreat.” The artist retreat and residency program remains central to the mission, purpose, values, and vision of the Center today.

Artists from all disciplines (performance, written, audio and visual media) will be considered for a residency. The selection committee awards residencies to artists based on artistic merit and commitment to the arts.

Artists are responsible for their own transportation to and from New York Mills, MN and food while in residence. The Cultural Center provides a one bedroom home, all linens, dishes etc. The Center requests that artists perform an outreach project, usually within the schools. For more information check the website: www.kulcher.org, or contact: cheryl@kulcher.org. Applications for the Artist Residency Program at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center in New York Mills MN are now being accepted. Deadline is April 1. Information and application can be found on the website: https://www.kulcher.org/programs/artist-retreat/  

The residency program is open to artists of all disciplines; writers, poets, playwrights, visual artists, musicians and dancers, and offers time and space to create without distraction.

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