Arts News
Artists of NW Minnesota 6th Edition is here!
Artists of Northwest Minnesota 6th Edition is here!
Featuring listings of artists, performers, &
arts businesses and organizations
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council is pleased to announce the publication of the 6th edition of Artists of Northwest Minnesota booklet.
The NWMAC publishes a directory every 3 years that lists fine craft and visual artists, photographers, writers, and performing artists who answered our call for entries, as well as arts organizations. This is an invaluable resource when the public is looking for art and artists in our region. This booklet allows you to connect with and find local artists and their products or services, as well as businesses that support the arts. Our region is home to talented writers, visual artists, performance artists, fiber artists, sculptors, 3D artists, photographers, mosaic artists, printmakers, jewelers, metal artists, wood carvers, and more. This edition of the booklet has an added section of performing artists, including musicians who play in our area. Artists of Northwest Minnesota was designed by Kat Allen of Warroad and edited by Kristin Eggerling, NWMAC Promotions Specialist and Executive Director Mara Hanel with funding from the McKnight Foundation.
Pick up a copy of this directory at no cost at your local library, coffee shop, or other businesses in our region. To view the booklet on our website click here.
For more information, contact our office at 218-745-8886 or director@nwartscouncil.org.
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
Call for Sculpture for a Juried Public Arts Sculpture Walk
The Public Arts Commission of Hutchinson, Minnesota is currently seeking applicants for its 2025 Sculpture Stroll, a juried public arts sculpture walk. The City of Hutchinson has 13 beautiful locations for public art around the city. These locations are primarily in our historic downtown district, but also along the Luce Line Trail and in city parks along the Crow River.
Application deadline is January 1, 2025. No exceptions.
Artists may submit up to 3 separate artworks.
Selected artists will be notified by Jan 31, 2025 with installations beginning in May 2025
All selected artists will receive a $1,000 honorarium per artwork selected, and are eligible for the Judge’s and People’s Choice awards ($500 each).
To apply please complete the application on www.hutchinsonpublicarts.com and email the completed application and required materials to info@hutchinsonpublicarts.com
NDMOA Announces Call for Art for exhibit Limited Time Only
Call for Artists at North Dakota Museum of Art
Upcoming Non-Juried Exhibition: Limited Time Only
Artwork must be submitted December 4 – 8, 2024
Limited Time Only will be on display in the Museum's main galleries, December 12 – December 29. The featured artwork will be offered for sale with proceeds split 50/50 between the artists and the Museum. The exhibition will feature dozens of works on paper, paintings, sculptures, photographs, crafts, and multi-media from local and regional artists. Click here to submit work.
Artists Invited to Submit One Work of Art in the
North Dakota Museum of Art’s Upcoming Exhibition, LIMITED TIME ONLY
December 12 – December 29, 2024
Limited Time Only builds on one of the Museum’s most popular exhibitions titled This Week Only, last held in 2019. This year, they are expanding the duration of this non-juried exhibition from one week to two and a half weeks and it will coincide with the holidays, allowing more people to view and enjoy the exhibition. Imagine an exciting array of art from the Red River Valley and surrounding areas to brighten our holiday season.
This is the fourth time the Museum has hosted this type of exhibition, and it is the only one on the Museum’s schedule. Historically, this exhibition has featured dozens of works on paper, paintings, sculptures, photographs, crafts, and multi-media from local and regional artists. This year they expect to receive an equally robust and diverse collection of work. The openings have always brought an eager crowd, and with the extended schedule, even more viewers will have the opportunity to see and purchase works.
Artists: The Museum invites you to participate again this year. Please submit, buy, celebrate, or simply enjoy the experience. The work featured in Limited Time Only will be offered for sale with proceeds split 50/50 between the artists and the Museum. Artists set their own prices.
Eligibility: If you are a serious artist from North Dakota, Southern Manitoba, neighboring Minnesota, and northern South Dakota, you are invited to submit one artwork of your choice.
Dates: The show opens on Thursday, December 12, and closes on Sunday, December 29.
Delivery of Art: Museum staff will be on hand December 4 – 8, to receive the art during the Museum’s regular
hours: 9 – 5 weekdays and 1 – 5 on weekends.
If you wish to ship, the art must arrive at the Museum within the receiving dates stated above. If your work does not sell and you are unable to pick up the work, we will return it to you in your packing materials and charge your credit card for the cost. Make these arrangements on the Entry Form. Allow 2 – 3 weeks for shipping.
Exhibition Requirements: Two-dimensional works of art cannot be larger than a total of 16 square feet. If you are submitting three-dimensional or non-wall work, please call them to discuss special considerations. Sculpture must fit through a regular door (7 x 3 feet). Special equipment needed for display—including sculpture stands, monitors and projectors—must be furnished by the artist. The art must be ready for installation, including proper framing to protect the art. No clips and string, or other devices that will allow the work to slip out of the hanging apparatus, become unhinged, or become damaged. This is an uninsured exhibition. The Museum reserves the right to refuse any work.
Entry Fee: $30 prior to or when the work arrives at the Museum. People’s Choice Award: All visitors will be asked to vote on a favorite piece in the exhibition for this award. The winner will be announced through our social media platforms after the exhibition closes.
Sale of Art: All work must be for sale and priced according to your current retail sales expectations. Remember, artists establish the sale price and split proceeds 50/50 with the Museum.
Return of Art: Works not sold can be picked up during regular Museum hours from closing day December 29 - January 5. Unclaimed work will not be stored at the Museum past January 5, 2025.
This exhibition honors Walter Hopps (1932-2005), one of America’s most beloved and creative curators, whose 1978 Thirty-Six Hours was among the first exhibitions to question the traditional methods for selecting artists for an exhibition. An admirer of the Dada artist Marcel Duchamp, Hopps no doubt was also paying tribute to some of the ground-breaking jury-free exhibitions that Duchamp inspired, including the notorious exhibition that placed the work Fountain into the annals of art history. More broadly, the jury-free show provides a dynamic and inclusive process of hosting exhibitions. The Museum celebrates this opportunity to showcase and promote regional artists.
November Newsletter
Our latest newsletter is out! Read the November 2024 newsletter to find out about upcoming deadlines, events, exhibits, calls for art, opportunities, and more at
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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/
Grant Writing Training November 4 — RSVP
Grant Writing Training is November 4. RSVP today!
This grant writing training is Monday, November 4 at 4 PM. This can be virtual or in person. You must RSVP to attend. Please let us know if you are interested by calling 218-745-8886 or email director@nwartscouncil.org. You can take advantage of the opportunity to come into our office and work on your grant in our grant writing space!
FYI The Deadline for Individual Artist Grants is Coming Soon
November 15 for $5,000 and $1,500 Grants
Free Grant Writing Session on November 4
Here’s the background on the grants. Applications are open for arts grants to individuals from our seven county Minnesota service area including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties.
This year both the individual Artist Grants for $5,000 and $1,500 have a November 15 deadline. Quick turnaround grants for $500 are also available on an ongoing basis. 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 and $5,000 going to four individuals. Support for this program comes from The McKnight Foundation.
Individuals absolutely must reside in our region (for one year prior) and remain living in our region during your entire grant year (2025). In the case of college students, your school or your home mailing address must be in our region. You will have to show proof of residency, usually your driver’s license.
Make sure you RSVP for the grant writing training. It’s free!
Apply Now for Individual Artist Grant — Deadline is November 30!
Deadline for Individual Artist Grants is Coming Soon
November 30 for $5,000 and $1,500 Grants
Free Grant Writing Session on November 4
Applications are open for arts grants to individuals from our seven county Minnesota service area including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties.
This year both the individual Artist Grants for $5,000 and $1,500 have a November 30 deadline. Quick turnaround grants for $500 are also available on an ongoing basis. 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 and $5,000 going to four individuals. Support for this program comes from The McKnight Foundation.
Individuals absolutely must reside in our region (for one year prior) and remain living in our region during your entire grant year (2025). In the case of college students, your school or your home mailing address must be in our region. You will have to show proof of residency, usually your driver’s license.
On Monday, November 4 at 4 PM, we are offering a grant training workshop via Zoom or in person at the NWMAC office in Warren. You must RSVP to attend. Email director@nwartscouncil.org to RSVP or with questions. Don’t let your questions about the grant process keep you from applying! We are here to help. This is a great opportunity to come to our office and work on your grant in our grant writing space.
To learn more about our 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.
October 31 Deadline for Arts Grants of $500 to $10,000 for Government Entities and Non-Profits
October 31 Deadline for Arts Grants $500 to $10,000 for
Government Entities and Non-Profits
Take this Opportunity to Commission Public Art or
Sponsor a Festival!
Grant Writing Session is October 16 at 4 PM -- RSVP Today
We are pleased to announce that applications are open for grants for government entities and non-profits from $500 to $10,000 and have an October 31 deadline. There is over $200,000 that will be granted for arts activities in our area.
Applications funded by the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, through these important grant opportunities include festivals, community theatre plays, folk music entertainment, sponsorship of visual demonstrations, creative writing workshops, public art, and many other activities that improve the quality of life of people in our communities.
Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations, communities, historical societies, fairs, and other service organizations. Applications are being accepted from our seven county Minnesota service area including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau counties. We also have grant categories for nonprofit arts organizations, schools, and individual artists.
There is a grant writing training session on Wednesday, October 16 at 4 PM. You can attend at no cost in person or via Zoom. You must RSVP. Or make an appointment for another time to work with our director on your application. Our office offers a grant writing room, across the hall from staff, where you can work at a NWMAC computer provided for grant writing. It is easy to come to Warren and work on your grant. Make an appointment today to make applying easier.
The application processes this year are slightly different. All applicants start by completing our Arts Grant FY2025 application. At the same time, the applicant completes the data collection required by the State of Minnesota.
October is also a great time for nonprofit arts organizations to submit their request for general operating for calendar year 2025. Your organization must have arts as your primary focus and place where you spend money. Your organization must be in our seven-county service area. For example, if your community theater, arts council, or community band has been active for two years with nonprofit status, it is time to apply.
October 31 is the yearly deadline for our Arts Equipment for Schools grants. This special grant allows schools to purchase artistic equipment for their art room, theater, band room, etc. 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. Grants of up to $3,000 are awarded with a 25% cash match requirement. Talk to our office to get instructions related to applying as a school for arts equipment and/or artist residencies. The school puts in one application a school year to show interest and then applies through add-ons within the application portal for funding for specific activities.
To learn more about these grant programs and start an application visit www.NorthwestMinnesotaArtsCouncil.org. The grant application process is conveniently online and NWMAC's Executive Director Mara Hanel can help walk you through the process of using the grants portal. We also have developed training modules that are very helpful. You can also request a paper application or come, with an appointment, to our office in Warren, MN to fill out the paperwork at our grant writing station. Contact Mara at 218-745-8886 ext 1 or nwartscouncil.director@gmail.com to learn more.
Applications Open for Fellowship Programs at Playwrights’ Center
Applications are open for the fellowship programs at Playwrights' Center.
The McKnight Fellowship in Playwriting supports mid-career/established Minnesota-based playwrights (deadline January 9). The McKnight Fellowship in Playwriting recognizes and supports mid-career playwrights living and working in Minnesota who demonstrate a sustained body of work, commitment to their craft, and distinct artistic vision.
The fellowship which runs July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026 includes: a $25,000 stipend, an additional $2,500 to support a play development workshop and other professional expenses, and $1,400 in travel funds. At the end of the fellowship term, all fellows will become Affiliated Writers of Playwrights’ Center.
Playwrights’ Center IS currently accepting applications for the McKnight Fellowship in Playwriting.
For information about eligibility and how to apply please visit their website.
The McKnight Theatre Artist Fellowship supports mid-career theatre artists living and working in Minnesota (deadline March 27). Visit their website to learn more!
October Newsletter
Our latest newsletter is out! Read the October 2024 newsletter to find out about upcoming deadlines, events, exhibits, calls for art, opportunities, and more at
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September Newsletter
Our latest newsletter is out! Read the September 2024 newsletter to find out about upcoming deadlines, events, exhibits, calls for art, opportunities, and more at
https://conta.cc/4dQC2Bb
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August Newsletter
Our latest newsletter is out! Read the August 2024 newsletter to find out about upcoming deadlines, events, exhibits, calls for art, opportunities, and more at conta.cc/3YPoJft
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Upcoming Grant Deadlines
Deadlines for Arts Grants Applications for
Organizations, Individuals, & Schools
October 31 Deadline for Organizations
November 15 Deadline for Artist Grants for Individuals
October 31 is the grant deadline for nonprofits and government organizations. Organizations can apply for one arts project at a time and 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 these two very important grant opportunities include 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. Don't forget public art!
- CONSIDER PUBLIC ART -
Applications are also open for Individual Artist Grants. 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. Individual Artist Grants provide financial assistance for the exhibition, performance, or production of a specific creative work, mentoring with a more experienced artist, participation in not-for-credit arts experiences.
To be eligible you must be out of high school and at least 18 years of age and reside in the 7 county NW Minnesota region. College tuition is not an eligible expense.
Individual Artist Grants for either $1,500 or $5,000 have an annual deadline of November 15. Support for this program comes from The McKnight Foundation.
Quick turnaround grants for $500 are available on an ongoing deadline -- first come, first served. 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. Support for this program comes from The McKnight Foundation.
Individuals absolutely must reside in our region (for one year prior) and remain living in our region during your entire grant year (2024). In the case of college students, your school or your home mailing address must be in our region. You will have to show proof of residency, usually your driver’s license.
Arts Midwest Culture Bearers Award - Apply Now
Arts Midwest Culture Bearers Award — Apply Now
Now Open: Midwest Culture Bearers Award
Arts Midwest is now accepting applications for the Midwest Culture Bearers Award, a $5,000 award that celebrates and supports the work of Midwest culture bearers and folk arts practitioners.
Culture bearers keep their cultural traditions alive through craft, storytelling, dance, performance, visual arts, foodways, language preservation, and more. They are deeply connected to their communities and share their knowledge with new generations.
About the Midwest Culture Bearers Award
What is it? The Midwest Culture Bearers Award is a $5,000 award. It honors and amplifies the work of nine Midwestern culture bearers each year.
Who can apply? If you have been practicing arts and culture rooted in your heritage and ancestry for over 10 years and share your practice with your community, you can apply.
Where? You must live in the Arts Midwest region. This includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and the Native Nations that share this geography.
When to apply? Applications close at 11:59 pm CST on July 29, 2024. The first awards will be made in September 2024.
You can get help from someone else to complete your application. Or, you can nominate someone with their permission.
Learn more about the Midwest Culture Bearers Award, review eligibility requirements, and read the guidelines on their website here.
Writing Workshop with Hallock Author Jeanne Cooney September 14
Register for this writing workshop with Hallock author Jeanne Cooney. The workshop will be held on September 14.
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.
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
Popcorn Players offers summer theater opportunity in Warroad
Do you have a child interested in acting? Join Warroad Summer Theatre this summer for Popcorn Players. 🥳🍿 The first day of practice is June 17. Children will audition during practice (everyone gets a role!) and will need to be in attendance the whole time. Pack a snack and a water bottle and get ready for a great time.
Early June Newsletter
Our latest newsletter is out! Read the early June 2024 newsletter to find out about upcoming deadlines, events, exhibits, calls for art, opportunities, and more at conta.cc/4aLbaA7
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Upcoming Springboard Offerings for Artists — Virtual Session
Check out these virtual session from Springboard for the Arts!
Ask Me Anything: Small Business Storefronts
Join at 12pm Central Time on Monday, May 20 for a virtual conversation about opening an arts-centered store in a small town or city!
Discover the world of wholesale and learn about the logistics of owning or renting a downtown building with Fergus Falls-based small business owners Blayze Buseth, owner of Creation Shop, and Jan Werkau, owner of SoapWerks Naturals and Creative Handmade Goods. The conversation will be moderated by Emily Kurash Casey, Director of Community Programs and Minnesota Main Street Statewide Coordinator at Rethos.
“Ask Me Anything” events are held throughout the year with Springboard’s Artist Career Consultants (ACCs) or staff and guest artists/presenters. Stay updated on our events calendar for more conversations in this ongoing series.
Register
Additional Upcoming Offerings for Artists
Copyright Essentials
Thursday, May 16
6:00-7:30pm Central Time
Virtual (Zoom)
FREE
What is a copyright and do you need one to protect your work? In this free virtual Work of Art+ workshop, a staff member from Springboard’s Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts (MnLA) program will cover the legal basics of copyrights for visual and performing artists. Presented in partnership with Dakota County Library.
Grant Writing
Tuesday, May 14
6:00-8:30pm Central Time
Virtual (Zoom)
FREE
In this virtual Work of Art workshop, you'll learn the essentials of writing a grant proposal and get tips for searching for grants to fund your artistic practice. Free, and open to artists of all disciplines!
For more workshops and to register visit https://springboardforthearts.org/events/