Arts News
Deadline March 1 for Arts Grants Applications
Arts Grants Applications have March 1 Deadline -- Apply Now
Arts Legacy grants of up to $10,000 & Arts Project grants of up to $3,000 Due March 1
Grant Writing Workshops February 8 and 16
Applications are open for Arts Project Grants and Arts Legacy Grants. Grants are awarded to nonprofit arts organizations, communities, schools, individuals and other nonprofit organizations. Applications are being accepted from our seven county Minnesota service area including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau counties.
Arts Legacy Grants is a main category for funding artistic activity within the seven-county service region. Funding can be used for Arts Projects, Arts Equipment, General Support, Public Art Projects and Arts Events in northwest Minnesota.
Arts Project Grants are used primarily for small budget arts projects and the sponsorship of performances of touring companies and artists. These grants are a maximum of $3,000 with a required cash match.
Applications 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.
Grant Writing Workshops
We are offering two grant writing workshops online or in person to assist you with your application. You are welcome to come to our office in Warren for the workshop or to work on your grants in our new setting. RSVPs are required for grant writing sessions – please email director@nwartscouncil.org. Sessions will be held Tuesday, February 8 at 11:30 am or Wednesday, February 16 at 5pm. You can also set up a time to work one-on-one with our director on the grant writing process.
Minnesota State Arts Board seeking reviewers for American Rescue Plan grant applications
Minnesota State Arts Board seeking reviewers for American Rescue Plan grant applications
The Arts Board needs involvement of Minnesota citizens – like YOU – from a variety of backgrounds to review American Rescue Plan grant applications remotely. These are general operating funds that can be used to help small and midsized Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations and arts affiliates rebuild and reopen as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes.
Reviewers will receive a modest financial stipend for their time providing feedback on applications and helping determine which will be recommended to receive funding. American Rescue Plan Grants will be distributed broadly, to help support the people and places that makeup the critical infrastructure of Minnesota's arts community.
In brief, reviewers can expect to:
Serve a three-week term remotely either February 7 - February 25, 2022, or February 28 – March 18, 2022
Participate in training sessions online
Read, score, and take notes on a set of 30-35 applications at your own pace using WebGrants online (no panel discussion required)
Spend, on average, 25-30 hours total
Receive a financial stipend of $200
To learn more about the opportunity, visit: http://www.arts.state.mn.us/reviewer.htm.
Call for Student Digital Art on the Theme of Celebrations
NW MN Arts Council Student Art Exhibit
NCTC in Thief River Falls
January/February 2022
Medium: Digital Art/Theme: Celebrations
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, December 22, 2021.
Digital Submissions: submit to treyeverettcreates@gmail.com
The pandemic has shown us the importance of celebrating special occasions with family and friends. We may see more value in observing rites of passage such as births, birthday parties, weddings, and even funerals. This digital art exhibit (in conjunction with regional potter Betsy Saurdiff) celebrates the idea that we can once again get together and celebrate!
Student digital art will be around the theme of celebrations, gatherings, and rituals. All work will be original digital artwork that will be submitted to fit an 8.5 x 11 frame. Frames will be provided.
Deadline for Arts Grants Up to $10,000 — Applications Still Accepted
Arts Legacy Grants Up to $10,000
Arts Project Grants Up to $3,000
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council is pleased to announce that applications are open for Arts Legacy and Arts Project grants. Arts Legacy grants of up to $10,000 and Arts Project grants of up to $3,000 have a November 1 deadline.
UPDATE: The next deadline is March 1, but we have significant grant funds still available, so don’t wait for March to apply. Your applications will be considered soon if you apply now.
Applications funded by the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, through these 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.
Grants are awarded to nonprofit arts organizations, communities, schools, and other nonprofit organizations. Applications are being accepted from our seven county Minnesota service area including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau counties.
Call for NWMAC Board Members
Support the Arts in Your County and Our Region
Become a Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Board Member
Would you like to be more involved in the arts in northwest Minnesota? Consider becoming an Arts Council Board Member! The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council is looking to fill a number of open positions on our board.
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council has openings for representatives from these counties — Roseau, Kittson, Pennington, Red Lake and Norman. We are also looking for three at-large members who can be from any of our seven counties of Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau. Board members will serve for a three-year term from this fall until Fall 2024 with the option to add an additional three-year term afterwards.