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Call for Art: Book, Library, and Reading Related Artwork by EGF’s Campbell Library
Call for Art: Book, Library, & Reading Related Art for
East Grand Fork’s Campbell Library
The East Grand Forks Campbell Library is putting out a call for art. The Campbell Library will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on April 17, and they would love to fill their space with book, library, and reading related artwork. Their library has always been, and will continue to be, a hub for art and a launching place for young and emerging artists. All are welcome. If you are interested in submitting work, please email Andrea with your name, email address, phone number, and the number of works you will be submitting.
Andrea Lorenz
Program Coordinator
alorenz@egflibrary.org, (218) 773-9121, http://www.egflibrary.org
Campbell Library, East Grand Forks
Apply Now for Our Teaching Artist Roster Program Training — Deadline is March 6
Teaching Artist Roster Program (TARP) Training
Apply Now — Deadline is March 6
Training will be held Late March - April 2026
Are you an area creative (visual, performing, writing, media, fine craft) who is interested in earning income by working within our local schools and festivals as an artist in residency? The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council is pleased to announce an upcoming series of 7 teaching artist training sessions that you can participate in. You will also have the chance to connect with other artists in our region. You must apply and be accepted into the cohort to attend these trainings.
This series will include five sessions online via Zoom and two sessions in person and will be held the following dates:
Saturday, March 28 9 AM to Noon in person in Warren
Tuesday, March 31 6:30 - 8:30 PM via ZOOM
Thursday, April 2 6:30 - 8:30 PM via ZOOM
Tuesday, April 7 6:30 - 8:30 PM via ZOOM
Thursday, April 9 6:30 - 8:30 PM via ZOOM
Tuesday, April 14 6:30 - 8:30 PM via ZOOM
Saturday, April 18 9 AM to Noon in person in Warren
What is the result?
In addition to honing your teaching and professional skills, participants will join the Teaching Artist Roster list on the NWMAC website where schools and festivals go to select who they would like to sponsor with grant funds. You will also have tangible and useful items to help you be a teaching artist, like creating lesson plans, marketing materials, and more. The focus of this training will be to create all content for your online listing by the end of the training. You will also be trained how to work smoothly with school administration and festival coordinators
Is there a cost to participate?
This training is free! This is a invaluable opportunity to receive 16 hours of professional education at no cost and valued at $1,000.
How Do I Apply?
You must fill out the application and send in 2 work samples (see details, including requirements below). Application deadline is March 6. You can download the application from the button below or contact our office for a hard or digital copy. Either mail the application to our office at 109 S Minnesota St, Warren MN 56762 (it must be postmarked by March 6) or email it to director@NWArtsCouncil.org. If you email the application, you MUST confirm with the director that she received the application. If you have questions or need assistance, NWMAC’s Director Mara Hanel can help walk you through the process. Contact her at director@NWArtsCouncil.org or 218-745-8886, ext 1. Or contact Kristin at nwarts.kristin@gmail.com with questions or for assistance.
Teaching Artist Roster Program (TARP) Program
Overview & Guidelines
The Teaching Artist Roster Program is a multi-session training designed to support artists (visual, performing, writing, media, fine craft) in refining and developing skills for conducting collaborative, in-depth arts learning experiences in organizations, community settings and schools. A small cohort of artists will be selected to participate in this training, conducted by our Training Specialist Jane Anderson and guest peer coaches contracted by NWMAC. This training is valued at $1,000 and is 16 hours of education.
Artists who complete the program are listed on the NWMAC Teaching Artist Roster online in our NorthwestMinnesotaArtsCouncil.org website under Artists in navigation. This roster will be used by area schools to select qualified artists in residencies in the years to come. Schools can and will apply for NWMAC grant funding to sponsor in your residency. Special designated funding exists for schools to sponsor artists on our Teaching Artist Roster.
Artists who complete the Teaching Artist Roster Program:
· Value themselves as artists and understand what they offer as teaching artists
· Expand the ways they apply their craft
· Understand the essential role arts play in a complete education
· Belong to a network of fellow teaching artists who serve as resources, mentors and peers
· Are ready to do personal reflection for continuous improvement
· Understand how the roles of artist and teacher intersect
· Are able to develop a residency plan
· Are familiar with the NWMAC Teaching Artist Grant application process
· Employ strategies that contribute to success as a teaching artist
WHO CAN APPLY
· 18 years of age or older
· Resident of Kittson, Roseau, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, Polk, or Norman County for a minimum of six months prior to application will have priority. Artists who live within a close distance (60 miles) to our service area are eligible to participate.
· Either a citizen or have attained permanent resident alien status
· Current and previous Board Members and Staff are eligible
· Applicants cannot have overdue final reports and must be in good standing
Panel members use the following statements when reviewing applicants and selecting participants:
· Applicant’s rationale for wanting to participate in the program has merit.
· Applicant’s work samples demonstrate skill and ability.
· Applicant’s bio shows professionalism and longevity in their discipline.
· Applicant shows a willingness to commit time and energy to program obligations.
· Applicant demonstrates an interest in expanding their skills as a teaching artist.
Download the Application here.
Applications Open for 2026-2028 Activate Rural Learning Lab
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE
2026 – 2028 ACTIVATE RURAL LEARNING LAB IN
MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND SOUTH DAKOTA
The Activate Rural Learning Lab is a 2-year curated cohort experience for teams of creative entrepreneurs, artists, community activators, elected leaders, and small business owners to cultivate creative third places in rural communities. The Learning Lab provides grant funding and ongoing curated technical assistance through monthly project check-ins, exchange visits, workshops and gatherings, and allocated staff time to support the development of systems for the project’s operations, activations, and stewardship.
Ten building activation projects will be selected in rural communities with a population under 20,000 residents in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the Native nations that share that geography. Ideal projects will (1) be creative and community-focused, (2) be ready to try something new, and (3) demonstrate the potential to build local capacity for creative approaches to building activation.
SELECTED BUILDING ACTIVATION PROJECTS WILL RECEIVE:
A $50,000 unrestricted grant to move their building activation project forward
Curated one-on-one technical assistance (monthly check-ins with Activate Rural team and direct support with navigating challenges and opportunities)
Supportive cohort peer network
Project promotion and documentation support (video and storytelling)
Access to Activate Rural Learning Lab resource guides and workshops
Travel and lodging costs for 2 core team members to attend 2 in-person cohort gatherings and the Activate Rural Summit
PROJECT ELIGIBILITY
Eligible building activation projects are:
Focused on designing a gathering place for community connection through creativity
Located in a Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana rural community, or Native nation that shares this geography, with a population of around 20,000 or less
Led by a committed core team of 1-2 artist leads and 2-3 activators (see FAQ for descriptions) and to participate in 2-year cohort experience
Safe and viable space for active engagement and public events
Moving forward in an identified building currently or soon-to-be under contract or ownership by member(s) of the core team and/or project partner(s) with eligible organizational structures (tribal government, municipal government, county government, 501c3 nonprofit, fiscally sponsored group, cooperative)
Informational Session: 2026 – 2028 Activate Rural Learning Lab for Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 12 – 1 PM
Virtual via Zoom!
The virtual informational session will provide an overview of the 2026 – 2028 Activate Rural Learning Lab and the application process for building activation projects in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana.
*A recording of the Informational Session will be made available here
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR THE INFO SESSION HERE!
Applications are open now through February 20, 2026
Each selected applicant will receive a $50,000 unrestricted grant and two years of curated technical assistance.
Free Virtual Workshop on Creating your portfolio kit
Work of Art: Portfolio Kit
Zoom Meeting
January 17 from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
VIRTUAL, WORKSHOP
Focus on the essential elements of your portfolio: sharpening your artist statement, tailoring your artistic resume, and curating and formatting your work samples. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library. Your portfolio is the core of your promotional material and professional calling card. To register or learn more visit https://springboardforthearts.org/event/work-of-art-portfolio-kit/
McCanna House Artist-in-Residence Apply by January 31
McCanna House Artist-in-Residence
Application Open through January 31
Open to Artists in Music, Theatre, Literature, & Visual Arts
The North Dakota Museum of Art is accepting applications for the 2026 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.
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 grill
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.60,000), 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
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2026
Announcements: February 28, 2026.
Since the inception of McCanna House, over 100 artists have participated in residencies. The Museum relies on donations to help offset the cost of day-to-day operations, ensuring creative minds will have a place to paint, write, edit, and further develop ideas. If you would like to support the McCanna House, click here.
In Progress Hosts The Art of Making Music Sundays Through Feb 8
In Progress Hosts
THE ART OF MAKING MUSIC
SUNDAYS 1-3PM JANUARY 4 - FEBRUARY 8 /Studio 110 Crookston
Please join In Progress for a series of open learning and making sessions with their Art of Music Workshop presented by In Progress artist Arley Sinks
This hands-on workshop is your chance to:
- Produce your own beats
- Record your music with professional guidance
- Have fun and learn and create with others
Arley Sinks is a self taught artists who has been producing and selling beats for five years now. He is a homegrown Crookston artist and at the age of 13 has already proven his ability to teach and guide others. Supported in each session with their studio director Rena Zapata you can drop in learn music, work on photography, or create a video.
These winter sessions will be dedicated to shared learning —you won’t want to miss it!
Sundays 1-3PM January 4 - February 28
Studio 110 - 110 South Main Street, Crookston 56716
Questions? Contact info@in-progress.org
To RSVP, click here or https://in-progress.org/rsvp-artofmakingmusic?utm_source=sqmktg_email
Applications Open for 2026-27 NEA Big Read / Arts Midwest
2026-27 NEA Big Read | Arts Midwest
Applications are now open for the NEA Big Read, a national program that offers matching grants of up to $20,000 to support community-wide reading programs.
Who can apply? Nonprofit arts organizations, universities, libraries, service organizations, museums, school districts, and tribal governments are all encouraged to apply.
This year’s NEA Big Read centers around the theme America250, honoring the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The 24 books that applicants can choose to program this cycle celebrate America’s culture, history, and resilience through the eyes of its people.
Learn More and Apply at ArtsMidwest.org
A mandatory Intent to Apply is due January 15, 2026
About NEA Big Read
The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read is a program that awards grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to organizations.
These grants support community reading programs designed around a single NEA Big Read book. As our nation moves into its 250thyear, the goal of this program is to honor America’s rich artistic and cultural heritage, inspire meaningful conversations, celebrate local creativity, elevate a wide variety of voices and perspectives, and build stronger connections in each community.
Grantees will receive funding for their programming and purchasing books, and tools to support them in working with local partners, developing public relations strategies, and leading meaningful book discussions.
NEA Big Read programs vary and can be as short as a week or as long as several months. Beyond discussions of the book, organizations may choose to include a kick-off event, invite the author for a visit, or have other events inspired by the content and themes of the book. These may include panel discussions, lectures, film screenings, art exhibitions, theatrical and musical performances, poetry slams, writing workshops and contests, and community storytelling events.
In total, Arts Midwest will be awarding $1,090,000 in project grants through NEA Big Read this year. We anticipate making approximately 75 grants.
This Year’s Theme and Books
Programming for the 2026-2027 grant cycle will center around the theme America250.
Applicants will choose a book from these 24 titles available in the NEA Big Read Library. This year’s NEA Big Read titles celebrate and honor the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking America’s Semiquincentennial. These books celebrate the country’s culture, history, and resilience through the eyes of its citizens.
Using a book selection as inspiration, applicants will facilitate discussions, writing workshops, and creative programming activities that explore this theme and celebrate the unique aspects of their communities.
Applications for the 2026-2027 cycle are now open.
The deadline to submit an Intent to Apply is January 15, 2026.
Full applications are due January 29, 2026.
Applications Open for Minnesota State Arts Board FY2027 Arts Education Grant Program
Minnesota State Arts Board
accepting applications for its
FY 2027 Arts Education grant program
Application materials are now available for the FY 2027 Arts Education grant program. This program is open to both individuals and organizations.
Arts Education offers project grants to help Minnesotans develop personal relationships with an art form(s) by supporting arts learning experiences for individuals of all ages and abilities. In this program, funds may be used for age-appropriate classes, workshops, camps, after-school programs, online education programs, community arts education, school residences or partnerships, etc.
Applicants may request between $5,000 - $35,000.
More details, including program guidelines, eligibility, and resources for applicants can be found on the Arts Education program page. Potential applicants are encouraged to review all information and resources on the program page and in the FY 2027 Arts Education Program Overview and Application Instructions document before beginning an application.
The Arts Board will offer a virtual Information Session for potential applicants to learn more about the program purpose and application process. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions with the program officer at the end of the session.
Important Dates
January 6, 2026: Virtual Information Session and Q & A. This will be a real-time virtual session. It will be recorded and available for later viewing.
February 6, 2026: Application deadline; all application materials must be submitted before 4:30 p.m.
August 2026: Arts Board will approve and announce grant awards.
October 2026 - September 2027: All funded activities must take place within these dates.
Beginner Stained Glass Class in Fosston Dec 7
Beginner Stained Glass Class on Dec 7
Back by popular demand!
Due to popular demand, Old School Arts is offering another Christmas tree stained glass class. Join them on December 7 from 2 - 6 PM to create beautiful Christmas trees. All supplies are included, and beginners are welcome. The cost is $75. The class will be held upstairs in the old Lengby Schoolhouse. Sign up at oldschoolarts.org/book-a-class to reserve your spot.
207 S. Dove Avenue, Lengby, MN701-566-4611
Engaging Customers & Selling Your Work — virtual workshop December 2
Work of Art: Engaging Customers & Selling Your Work is a free virtual workshop offered by Springboard for the Arts on Tuesday, December 2 from 6 to 8:30 PM. Sign up at https://springboardforthearts.formstack.com/forms/work_of_art_engaging_customers_selling_your_work
Copyright and Trademark Zoom Workshop Nov 8 Free
Intellectual Property Basics: Copyright and Trademark Virtual Workshop Nov 8 Free
Copyrights and trademarks are crucial tools to protect your brand and creative work. But do you know the difference between the two, or how to register for one?
Join attorney Andrea Pelloquin for this free virtual workshop on
Saturday, November 8 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM
This attorney from Springboard’s Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts (MnLA) program will cover intellectual property for visual and performing artists, focusing on copyright and trademark. Learn the difference between the two, how and why to register them, and how both can be used to protect your brand and your creative work.
This workshop is part of a series of virtual workshops being presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.
Meet the Instructor
Instructor: Andrea Pelloquin (she/her)
Bio: Andrea Pelloquin has worked in the music business and education spaces for over twenty years, working for major print music publishers, retailers, and arts non-profits. She has recently launched a second career as an attorney, specializing in copyrights and trademarks for small businesses and education. Her goal is to make copyright and trademark law simple for the creator and allow them to use it to their advantage to build their business.In addition to running her own legal practice, she is also an adjunct professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, and volunteers with the Minnesota State Bar Association for the Mock Trial and Wills for Heroes program.
This virtual meeting is offered via Zoom on
Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM Central
Minnesota Schools Invited to Participate in Poetry Out Loud Webinar is Wed, Oct 22 at 3 PM
Minnesota Schools Invited to Participate in Poetry Out Loud
Webinar to learn more is Wednesday, Oct 22 at 3 PM
Arts Enrichment Opportunity for High School Students
Poetry Out Loud is a national program that invites high school students to engage with poetry through memorization and performance. The program encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition. Students begin at the classroom, school, or local level, with winners advancing to regional and state competitions. State champions move on to the national finals, where more than $50,000 in awards and school or organizational stipends are distributed each year, including a $20,000 prize for the national champion.
Free curriculum materials are provided, including a poetry anthology, a comprehensive teacher’s guide, videos of student performances, lesson plans, and promotional and media resources.
Students develop public speaking skills, gain self-confidence, and deepen their understanding of literary history and contemporary life, while helping schools meet language arts education standards.
Poetry Out Loud is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Minnesota State Arts Board, and the South Central Service Cooperative. It was created in 2005, and in its 20 year history has reached more than 4.5 million students and 85,000 teachers from 21,000 schools and organizations nationwide.
Interested in learning about how your school could participate in Poetry Out Loud? A program overview and Q & A webinar will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 3 PM
More Magic: Alcohol inks 2 Workshop on Alcohol Inks
Join Artist Julie Olson for an advanced class on alcohol inks
Sunday, October 19 from 4-6 PM
Arts for Vets
215 N 3rd Street, Grand Forks
$55 All supplies and light refreshments will be provided
Contact Julie to sign up at 701-343-2695 or julie@themiddleofnowherestudio.com
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
Adult Acting & Theater Workshops by TRFACT
𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝟏𝟖+)!
Ready to explore the art of acting? Join TRFACT for a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝟒-𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬! Whether you’re curious about the stage, want to brush up on your skills, or are ready to try your hand at directing, there’s a workshop for you!
Each session is led by experienced local theater artists and builds toward a deeper understanding of performance. Attend just one session or all four!
𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏 – 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬 · Oct 16 · 6:30–8:30 PM
𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐 – 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 · Oct 18 · 9:00–11:00 AM
𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟑 – 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 · Oct 23 · 6:30–8:30 PM
𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟒 – 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 · Oct 25 · 9:00–11:00 AM
Northland College Theater
Registration is required — spots are limited! Reserve your seat today → tinyurl.com/trfactworkshops
Oct 16 | Oct 18 | Oct 23 | Oct 25
Free for adults 18+
Join one workshop or all four!
The Art of Making Music Workshop Series by In Progress
THE ART OF MAKING MUSIC
Workshop Series
First Session - September 27 & 28 /Studio 110 Crookston
Please join Studio 110 for the first Art of Music Workshop presented by In Progress artist Jeremy Gardner.
This hands-on workshop is your chance to:
- Learn how to write original songs
- Produce your own beats
- Record your music with professional guidance
Jeremy Gardner is a highly recognized performer in Minnesota with over 10 years of experience teaching and mentoring musicians. This workshop is the first in a three-part series of opportunities to learn, create, and grow as an artist—you won’t want to miss it!
Saturday & Sunday September 27 & 28 1-5 PM
October 11 & 12, October 25 & 26
Studio 110 - 110 South Main Street, Crookston MN 56716
Questions? Contact them at info@in-progress.org
To RSVP, click the link below:
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
Aurora Center for the Arts Presents Up North LitFest
Aurora Center for the Arts Presents Up North Litfest September 25 and 26 in Fosston.
Credible Writing Workshop with Candace Simar
Credible Writing Workshop with Candace Simar
Jackpine Writers’ Bloc Writers’ Workshop
Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9 AM to 12 Noon
Jack Pines Resort, 53014 State Highway 34, Osage (located 9 miles west of Park Rapids and 1 mile west of Osage])
Cost: $60
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CREDIBLE WRITING—What is it?
Everyone wants to share brilliant words with readers across the world. But what makes writing good? How does a writer find the words that will draw the reader into his world? This multi-genre class investigates the key elements of good writing by studying examples from published works and excerpts from this year’s Talking Stick. Join the fun and elevate your skills in creating credible writing. This year, the Talking Stick 34's first and second place winners are invited to participate in a panel discussion concerning their inspiration and writing process. Time will be allowed for questions from the audience. The panel will be the last 30 minutes of the workshop.
The workshop will run from 9 AM to 12 Noon. The Workshop cost includes lunch at noon.
Candace Simar lives in Pequot Lakes and began her writing career after attending a Jackpine Writers' Bloc workshop in 1999. Candace writes historical fiction set in Minnesota and North Dakota. Candace has been blessed with awards from Western Writers of America, Women Writing the West, Laura Awards in short fiction, Midwest Book Awards, Will Rogers Gold Medallion, and Western Fictioneers, as well as regional awards. She is a grateful recipient of Five Wings Grant funds. Learn more about her work at www.candacesimar.com.
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YOU MUST PREREGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP. Please email Sharon Harris at sharrick1@wcta.net to sign up. Phone 218-732-3782 if questions. Be sure to include your name and mailing address, phone number, and email address. Make your $60 check out to Jackpine Writers' Bloc and mail it to: Sharon Harris, 13320 149th Ave, Menahga MN 56464.
This workshop will be limited to the first 35 participants and then put names on a waiting list.
Rhythm and Revolution is Open Call for Poetry to Reflect on American Anniversary
Rhythm and Revolution” is Open Call for Poetry to Reflect on American Anniversary
The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, as the Library of Congress-designated Minnesota Center for the Book, is conducting an open call for new/original (unpublished) poetry to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Poets 18+ are invited to create and submit their work as part of “Rhythm and Revolution” by Friday, October 31st, 2025.
For more information and to submit your work visit https://thefriends.org/minnesota-center-for-the-book/
The initiative is part of a joint effort between libraries, humanities, and historical organizations across the country, including the Minnesota Humanities Center, to commemorate the milestone. One of the partner organizations, the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH), states that this upcoming anniversary is an opportunity for us as a people to engage with history and reflect upon the full sweep of our nation’s past “beginning millennia before 1776 and continuing to the present – to build a stronger future.”
“We hope that the poetry recognized through this project adds to meaningful dialogue and mutual understanding,” says Alayne Hopkins, Senior Director of Programs & Services at The Friends.
Using themes provided by AASLH, “Rhythm and Revolution” invites writers to share their ideas in poetic form of how we see ourselves in history, appreciate its relevance, and understand how the diverse people of the past and present contribute to the American story.
A panel of judges will review the submitted poems and select one winner from each theme that best addresses that theme. Winners will be announced in spring 2026. The authors of the five selected poems will each receive a $2,500 award that includes a stipend for a public reading and discussion. The judging panel includes Gwen Westerman, Minnesota Poet Laureate, Jean Prokott, Rochester Poet Laureate, and Heid Erdrich, Minneapolis Poet Laureate emerita.
Winners will be announced in spring 2026. More information and submission forms can be found on The Friends’ website at www.thefriends.org/mncenter.
About The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library:
The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library is the Library of Congress-designated Center for the Book in Minnesota. As our state’s Center for the Book, The Friends promotes reading, literacy, libraries, and books statewide. An independent, nonprofit organization founded in 1945, The Friends acts as a catalyst for libraries to strengthen and inspire their communities. The Friends invests in the Saint Paul Public Library through fundraising, advocacy, and programming; as a result, our Library is a nationally-recognized leader in serving its community. The Friends also serves libraries across the country through its consulting services, Library Strategies. For more information, contact The Friends at 651-222-3242 or visit thefriends.org.
Contact:
Kim Horton, Senior Director of Communications
The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library
651-366-6489
kim@thefriends.org