Northwest
Minnesota Arts Council 
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Northwest
Minnesota Arts Council
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The first step in deciding whether you are a good candidate for the Council is to find out more about our organization. This web site is a good source of information. It is a large web site of 65+ pages and therefore difficult to keep current with the limited staff hours available to do updates. But surfing the site will give you a good idea of what we are accomplishing even if some of the pages need updating. We do a variety of direct programming and grants to serve the area's artists and arts organizations. We have a limited budget so it is important to research the needs of the region and streamline programs and services to meet the greatest needs. Creative people in the arts are always filled with great ideas for the Council either to sponsor or spearhead. The Council serves to determine what will best nurture as well as stabilize and sustain arts activity in our region. The Arts Council Operating Procedures will provide you with an outline of expectations of Council members. It is our bylaws and will be helpful in you determining whether you would like to serve a term on the Council. If you cannot open this Word file please email mara@nwrdc.org to receive a mailed copy. TERMS Arts Council Members serve three year terms. Since the Arts Council only meets quarterly in the months of March, June, September, and December - the years tend to go quickly. After serving two terms (six years) Arts Council members are required to go off the Council for at least one year. PROCESS If you are interested in serving, you must complete a nomination form to show your contact information and qualifications. The form also asks that you send in an artistic resume but that is not required. The nomination form must be sent both to your County Auditor and emailed back to mara@nwrdc.org. Your County Commissioners will make a recommendation as to whom they would like to represent the county on the Arts Council. This recommendation is then presented to the Northwest Regional Development Commission board of directors for final approval. It is a very formal process but do not let it deter you from becoming a council member. Through this process we involve county government so that they feel a connection to you as their representative and it allows them to learn more about the Arts Council. Some counties even provide a per diem to their appointments. IMPORTANT NOTE: Prior to submitting a nomination form please contact Mara Wittman either by emailing mara@nwrdc.org or by calling 218-745-6733 or 1-800-646-2240 to inquire as to whether there is an opening on the Arts Council for your county. Your County Auditor's Address Information:
MEETINGS Here is an example based on this past fiscal year of the meetings that Arts Council members attended. Our meetings are filled with action items and interesting concise updates from staff. The meetings last between two to four hours. Roundtrip mileage is reimbursed at the current government rate for attending our meetings and a dinner meal is provided.
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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 |
