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Minnesota Arts Council 
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Highlights of our site include on-line arts grant applications, on-line art exhibit entry form, access to current press releases, and our artist directory. Remember to check the deadline/calendar page for a quick list of upcoming important dates. Two other great on-line resources to use for finding artists and events listings are www.culturepulse.org for Grand Forks regional information and www.mnartists.org for information all across Minnesota. Make sure that you are listed on both of these sites if you are an artist! Also, get your event listed free if you are part of an arts organization. Become active in arts advocacy in Minnesota at Minnesota Citizens for the Arts web site. NW MN ARTS COUNCIL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT April 28, 2008 Artists drop off artwork at the Roseau City Center from 10 AM - 7 PM April 30-May 4, 2008 Northwest Minnesota Art Exhibit at the Roseau City Center May 4, 2008 3 PM Artist Reception and award ceremony at the Roseau City Center May 13, 2008 150 Years Minnesota: Cubed art exhibit at Englestad Arena in TRF for Capital for the Day celebration May 22, 2008 7 PM 150 Years Minnesota: Cubed art exhibit reception at Northland CTC Gallery in TRF July 17, 2008 4 PM Grant Info Workshop at our office, 115 South Main, Warren. RSVP mara@nwrdc.org Oct. 1, 2008 4 PM Grant Info Workshop at our office, 115 South Main, Warren. RSVP mara@nwrdc.org Feb. , 2009 Arts Advocacy Day at the Capital>>> FUTURE GRANT AND OTHER DEADLINES May 1, 2008 Northwest Minnesota: Artists in the Schools Grants>>> May 1, 2008 Northwest Minnesota: Hispanic Arts Initiative Grants>>> May 1, 2008 Northwest Minnesota: School Small Capital Grants>>> May 16, 2008 Design proposals for Artist Booklet Call For specifics on the RFP>>> Aug. 1, 2008 Northwest Minnesota: Arts Project Grants>>> Aug. 1, 2008 Northwest Minnesota: Artists in the Schools Grants>>> Aug. 1, 2008 Northwest Minnesota: Hispanic Arts Initiative Grants>>> Oct. 15, 2008 Northwest Minnesota: Artist Fellowship Grants>>> Oct. 15, 2008 Northwest Minnesota: Student Artist Training Grants>>> Nov. 1, 2008 Northwest Minnesota: Small Capital Grants>>> Feb. 28, 2009 Northwest Minnesota Art Exhibit: Call for Entries>>> Feb. 28, 2009 Northwest Minnesota Artist and Arts Advocate of the Year Nominations Due >>> FEATURES "Art Reflecting on Minnesota's 150 Years of Statehood" The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council is proud to announce that we have received a Sesquicentennial grant to implement a special art exhibit. The art exhibit will feature 150 new pieces of artwork all created within cubes. The cubed pieces have been created by area schools and arts groups. The exhibit will be on display from May - Dec. 2008. More on this special exhibit>>> Percent for Art Artist Registry Now Open for EnrollmentThe artist registry is a collection of resumes and work samples submitted by visual artists who would like to be considered for Percent for Art projects. This program is coordinated by the Minnesota State Arts Board to go to their web site and find out more>>> Arts in Education K-12 Arts Challenge Minnesota grantsThe application form and instructions are available. Applications will be accepted any time between September 4, 2007, and March 17, 2008; or until all available funds are expended, whichever comes first. This program is administered by the Minnesota State Arts Board.  “Artists
of Northwest Minnesota”UPDATE: We are currently conducting a request for proposals from design artists from our region. One design artist will work, under paid contract, with our staff to create our booklet. Proposals are due May 16, 2008 (extended from March 14, 2008). For specifics on the RFP>>> Thank you to the artists who submitted applications and work samples to be considered for this booklet. We had 34 submissions. The booklet has been juried and will be formatted this next year and printed in FY 2009. The next call for artists will occur in three years. Pictured is the cover of the booklet Region 2 published for their artists in 2006. Our booklet will be very similar. ARTS RESEARCH/POLICY/CULTURAL ISSUES 
Artists Count!Minnesota is home to nearly 20,000 individual artists; their artistic spending totaled $250.1 million during 2005. To learn more, download this new report on the economic impact of the spending by Minnesota’s individual artists. 
Arts & Culture: Economic Impact StudyA new study of the economic impact of arts and cultural activities in Minnesota has just been released. Events will be held in the greater Minnesota communities to release the results specific to each region. 
Moving Over the Edge, Artists with Disabilities Take the Leapis about the author's coming of age alongside disability activists and artists with disabilities, reflecting the sociological evolution from disability rights to disability culture. This publication if available from Michael Horton Media ABOUT OUR ARTS COUNCIL The Arts Council is
one of eleven regional arts councils (RACs) in
Minnesota. The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council serves the M In our area, we serve 54 communities and 25+ public school districts. We are proud of the many arts organizations and artists in our area. Currently, we have 42 active arts organizations and hundreds of active artists. Promoting, stimulating, and supporting arts activities in northwestern Minnesota is the mission of the Arts Council. Awarding arts grants, providing arts services, coordinating arts advocacy, and generally promoting appreciation and participation in the arts - all are goals of the Council.
See the About the Council page for contact information for the Arts Council Director, a list of current board members, and a list of current grants and services. Or jump directly to pages related to our newsletter, arts exhibit, grants, and artist directory. Remember the Arts Council supports artists, arts groups, and arts projects of all the arts disciplines, including...
Many different groups have received support from the Council including cities, county fairs, community education, education foundations, colleges, service organizations, senior centers, and historical museums. It's worth a call or e-mail to see whether your project is eligible or whether a current service might fit your professional development needs. Arts Council Director, Mara Wittman, is always available to discuss your idea or need. Just remember that we serve northwest Minnesota residents. |
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See the staff page to direct your questions to the correct person at the Northwest Regional Development Commission (NWRDC). NWRDC 115 South Main, Suite 1 Warren, MN 56762 218-745-6733 |
