Category Archives: Artist and Operational Grants

Community Arts Support Grant Deadline: February 15, 2012

Posted on 02/09/2012 | Comments Off

Did you know that Community Arts Support Grants are open to any arts organization in Region 2? Read on!

These grants are two-year awards that help provide some measure of funding stability for arts organizations so that their energy can be better focused on increasing the quality and availability of the arts to their communities. Organizations can qualify to apply for up to $6,000 in funds based on their annual expenses.

If your arts organization misses this application deadline, you will need to wait two years before you have the opportunity to apply again. Applications are available at the Region 2 Arts Council Office, 426 Bemidji Avenue, Bemidji, MN 56601 and are also available for download here.

Projects funded through R2AC’s grants programs should have primary impact on and accessibility to residents of Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen Counties.

We would be happy to discuss your ideas with you or assist you in completing the application form. Call 751-5447, toll free at 1-800-275-5447, or e-mail staff@r2arts.org.

This grant is funded, in whole or in part, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund passed by Minnesota voters on November 4, 2008.

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Individual Artist Grant Deadline February 7th! Are You Ready?

Posted on 02/01/2012 | Comments Off

All submissions for Region 2 Arts Council Individual Artist Grants are due in the Region 2 Arts Council office by 5 p.m. on February 7, 2012 or postmarked and in the mail by that same date.

Individual Artists Grants support individual artists who reside in Hubbard, Beltrami, Lake of the Woods, Clearwater, and Mahnomen counties in the creation and promotion of their art. Applicants may apply for funds up to $1000.

Download a copy of the Individual Artist Grant here, or stop by the Region 2 Arts Council office at 426 Bemidji Avenue in Bemidji to pick up a paper copy of the grant. Our office is open 9-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Attention Arts Organizations! Upcoming Community Arts Support Grant Deadline

Posted on 12/28/2011 | Comments Off

Community Arts Support Grants – Deadline: February 15, 2012
Open to any arts organization in Hubbard, Beltrami, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, and Clearwater Counties.

If you miss this application deadline, you will need to wait two years before you have the opportunity to apply again. Applications are available at the Region 2 Arts Council Office, 426 Bemidji Avenue, Bemidji, MN 56601 and are also available for download from our website.

We would be happy to assist you in completing the application form. Call 751-5447, toll free at 1-800-275-5447, or e-mail staff@r2arts.org.

Note: Arts Organizations having received funding through Community Arts Support Grants in 2010 MUST have their final reports in by February 1, 2012 to be eligible for a grant this round.

This grant is funded, in whole or in part, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund passed by Minnesota voters on November 4, 2008.

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R2AC Awards Individual Artist Grants

Posted on 12/05/2011 | Comments Off

Region 2 Arts Council (R2AC) recently awarded $8,534 through the Individual Artist Grant Program to individual artists in Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen, and Lake of the Woods Counties. The purpose of this grant is to stimulate new artistic endeavors in the region by providing project assistance to regional artists who are seriously committed to their work and to the advancement of their artistic careers. The Individual Artist Grant Program is supported by a grant from the McKnight Foundation.

Tandy Bowman of Bemidji was awarded $944 to attend the HealthRhythms Adolescent Protocol Training in Valencia California to expand her knowledge as a trained group drumming facilitator.

Jonathan Billing of Bemidji was awarded $1,000 to purchase tools and equipment for creation of art for a solo show at the MacRostie Art Center in April 2012.

Gayle Highberg of Bagley was awarded $1,000 to complete 12-weeks of instruction in acrylics and mixed media with local painter Terry Honstead.

Marion Caroline Reil of Bemidji was awarded $590 to purchase a mat cutter and display system for 2012 classes and art shows.

Susan Carol Hauser of Puposky was awarded $1,000 to travel to Chicago to attend the Associated Writing Programs Annual Conference and to meet with publishers.

Jacque Tinsley of Bemidji was awarded $1,000 to purchase a new harp that is lighter to transport for upcoming gigs with her ensemble “Timeless Traditions.”

Joseph Stephen Holt and Roy L. Hershberger of Bemidji were each awarded $1,000 to record and produce a 12 song CD of their band “Acoustic Smoke.”

Margaret Burger of Bemidji was awarded $1000 to mentor in puppetry with Sandra Spieler, artistic director of In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater, culminating in a community performance.

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Grant Writing Workshop Tuesday, Dec. 6 in Baudette

Posted on 12/02/2011 | Comments Off

Individual Artists, Non-Profit Organizations, and Schools:
Do you have an arts-related project in mind that needs funding?

Come to the Baudette Depot on Tuesday December 6, 2011 for a Region 2 Arts Council drop-in session and grant-writing workshop!

Drop-In: 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. Pick up application materials for any R2AC grants and discuss which grants best support your project ideas.

Grant-writing workshop: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Discuss grant writing strategies and take a closer look at grant-specific requirements.

The following grants will be highlighted in this workshop:

Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants
Deadline: January 17, 2012
Providing opportunities for arts, arts access, arts education, and cultural heritage activities. Individual artists can apply for grants up to $3,000 and organizations can apply for grants up to $6,000.

Individual Artist Grant
Deadline: February 7, 2012
Supporting individual artists in creating and promoting their art. Individual artists can apply for grants up to $1,000.

Community Arts Support Grants
Deadline: February 15, 2012
Fostering the development and sustainability of new and existing arts organizations. Based on their annual expenses, organizations can qualify to receive between $4,000 – $12,000 to be paid over two years.

Please RSVP for the grant writing workshop by calling or emailing Region 2 Arts Council, 218-751-5447 / 1-800-275-5447 / staff@r2arts.org.

R2AC grant applications are available at the Region 2 Arts Council Office, 426 Bemidji Avenue, Bemidji, MN 56601 and for download. Contact our office at any time for assistance in the application process.

Projects funded through R2AC’s grants programs should have primary impact on and accessibility to residents of Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen Counties.

These grants are funded in whole or in part by an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature, and the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund passed by Minnesota Voters on November 7, 2008.

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This Thursday: Grant Writing Workshop in our R2AC Office!

Posted on 11/29/2011 | Comments Off

Attention Individual Artists, Non-Profit Organizations, and Schools! Do you have an arts-related project in mind that needs funding?

In preparation for the upcoming grant deadlines, Region 2 Arts Council is hosting a drop-in session and grant-writing workshop on Thursday December 1, 2011 in the R2AC office at 426 Bemidji Avenue in Bemidji. Drop by our office between 4:30-5:30 p.m. to pick up application materials and discuss which R2AC grants best support your project ideas or plan to attend our grant-writing workshop from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for an in-depth discussion of grant writing strategies and a closer look at grant-specific requirements. The following grants will be highlighted in this workshop:

Individual Artist Grants
Deadline: February 7, 2012
Supporting individual artists in creating and promoting their art. Individual artists can apply for grants up to $1,000.

Please RSVP for the grant writing workshop by calling or emailing Region 2 Arts Council, 218-751-5447 / 1-800-275-5447 / staff@r2arts.org.

R2AC grant applications are available at the Region 2 Arts Council Office, 426 Bemidji Avenue, Bemidji, MN 56601 and for download here. Contact our office at any time for assistance in the application process. Projects funded through R2AC’s grants programs should have primary impact on and accessibility to residents of Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen Counties.

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Don’t let the January/February Grant Deadlines Pass you by!

Posted on 11/18/2011 | Comments Off

Attention Individual Artists, Non-Profit Organizations, and Schools!
Do you have an arts-related project in mind that needs funding?

In preparation for the upcoming grant deadlines, Region 2 Arts Council is hosting a drop-in session and grant-writing workshop on Thursday December 1^st, 2011 in the R2AC office at 426 Bemidji Avenue in Bemidji.

Drop by our office any time between 4:30-5:30 p.m. to pick up application materials and discuss which R2AC grants best support your project ideas.

Plan to attend our grant-writing workshop from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for an in-depth discussion of grant writing strategies and a closer look at grant-specific requirements. The following grants will be highlighted in this workshop:

Individual Artist Grants
Deadline: February 7, 2012
Supporting individual artists in creating and promoting their art. Individual artists can apply for grants up to $1,000.

Community Arts Support Grants
Deadline: February 15, 2012
Fostering the development and sustainability of new and existing arts organizations. Based on their annual expenses, organizations can qualify for funds up to $12,000, to be paid in 2 installments.

Please RSVP for the grant writing workshop by calling or emailing Region 2 Arts Council, 218-751-5447 / 1-800-275-5447 / staff@r2arts.org.

R2AC grant applications are always available at the Region 2 Arts Council Office, 426 Bemidji Avenue, Bemidji, MN 56601 and for download.

Region 2 Arts Council strengthens the presence of the arts by supporting opportunities for arts creation, promotion, and education for the people of Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen Counties.

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Congratulations to Del Lyren and Al Belleveau: R2AC/McKnight Career Development Fellows

Posted on 11/03/2011 | Comments Off

FY 2012 Fellowship Grant Recipients Del Lyren and Al Belleveau pose with R2AC Executive Director Terri Widman

The R2AC/McKnight Career Development Fellowship is an 18-month fellowship program providing the opportunity for career development experiences intended to add depth and advancement to the artistic career of established artists in all disciplines.

Al Belleveau, a local sculptor and founding member of the Bemidji Sculpture Walk, was awarded $6,000 to research cave paintings and other ancient representations of the human figure, study stone carving with sculptor Zoran Mosjilov, and gather stones in Canada to create 4 -5 large human forms from stones wrapped in steel.

Del Lyren, Department Chair and Professor of Instrumental Music at Bemidji State University, was awarded $6,000 to study jazz improvisation including lessons on an Electronic Wind Instrument with professional saxophonist Jeff Coffin.

Congratulations!

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Grant Deadlines Next Week: October 5 & 6!

Posted on 09/30/2011 | Comments Off

Attention Individual Artists! You’ve got less than a week to finish your applications for Region 2 Arts Council’s Anishinaabe Arts Initiative and Individual Artist Grants.

Applications are available at the Region 2 Arts Council Office, 426 Bemidji Avenue, Bemidji, MN 56601 and may be downloaded from our web site.

Individual Artist Grant
Deadline: October 5, 2011
Open to artists in all art disciplines. These grants offer funding for costs associated with the exhibition, performance, or production of a creative work; purchase of materials or equipment necessary for a creative work; educational opportunities; mentorships; and proposals for career-enhancing projects or opportunities. Open to Individual Artists residing in Region 2: Beltrami, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Lake of the Woods, and Clearwater Counties. Artists can apply for grants up to $1,000.

Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grant
Deadline: October 6, 2011
Open to individual American Indian artists in all disciplines. These grants offer funding for costs associated with the exhibition, performance, or production of a creative work; purchase of materials or equipment necessary for a creative work; educational opportunities; mentorships; and proposals for career-enhancing projects or opportunities. Open to Individual Artists residing in Region 2′s five counties: Beltrami, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Lake of the Woods, and Clearwater county, as well as nearby Roseau, Itasca, Cass, and Becker Counties. Artists can apply for grants up to $1,000.

IMPORTANT: Hand delivered applications must be in our office no later than 5 p.m. on the deadline date. Applications postmarked by the deadline date and mailed to our office are also accepted.

The term “arts” refers to music, creative writing, dance, visual art, theater, and other forms of creative expression. We would be happy to discuss your ideas with you, help you locate an artist, or assist you in completing the application form. Call 751-5447, toll free at 1-800-275-5447, or e-mail staff@r2arts.org.

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McKnight Fellowship and Arts Project Grant Deadlines September 14

Posted on 09/06/2011 | Comments Off

Applications are available for the following Grants at the Region 2 Arts Council Office, 426 Bemidji Avenue, Bemidji, MN 56601 and are also available for download from our website, http://r2arts.org.

Arts Project Grant
Deadline: September 14, 2011
Open to any non-profit organization, school (including community education offices), and units of government. These grants offer funding for a variety of art projects including costs related to performances or exhibitions, engagement of guest artists, and artists-in-residence. Organizations can apply for grants up to $1,500.

R2AC/McKnight Career Development Fellowship
Deadline: September 14, 2011
Open to established artists in all disciplines who show a commitment to their career. This 18-month fellowship provides the opportunity for career development experiences that will add depth and advancement to any artistic career. Two $6,000 fellowships will be awarded per year.

Projects funded through R2AC’s grants programs should have primary impact on and accessibility to residents of Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen Counties. The term “arts” refers to music, creative writing, dance, visual art, theater, and other forms of creative expression. We would be happy to discuss your ideas with you, help you locate an artist, or assist you in completing the application form. Call 751-5447, toll free at 1-800-275-5447, or e-mail staff@r2arts.org.

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