ARTIST REGISTRIES, PUBLIC ART TOOLKIT AND OTHER SERVICES FOR ARTISTS
Springboard for the Arts
Assistance to artists of all disciplines and arts organizations throughout Minnesota. Healthcare help, legal referrals, consultations, loans, and more.
Minnesota Artists Online (MAO)
- Build an online portfolio, add music and video to promote your work
- List your events
- Read reviews
- Stay in touch with arts issues in the state in Minnesota
Minnesota Percent for Art in Public Places
This program, provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board, acquires works of art to be exhibited in and around state buildings in areas regularly accessible to the general public.
Women’s Art Registry of Minnesota (WARM)
Members are invited to participate in art exhibitions, networking events, mentoring programs, collaborative ventures, and educational forums on a variety of art-related topics. Membership costs $60 per year.
FUNDING SOURCES FOR MINNESOTA ARTISTS
Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota
Every county in Minnesota is served by a Regional Arts Council. Find the one that serves your location.
Perpich Center for Arts Education
Resources and grants for arts education and artist/educators.
Minnesota State Arts Board
Artists Initiative grants and opportunities in all disciplines. Artists in education roster. Cultural Community Partnerships for artists of color. Percent for Art in Public Places.
The McKnight Foundation
Grants for established artists: McKnight Artist Fellowships, Distinguished Artist Award
Jerome Foundation
Grants for artists and arts organizations. Travel and study grants for emerging artists. Production grants for Minnesota Film and Video artists.
Bush Foundation
Grants for artists to deepen and advance their work and foster their artistic careers. Enduring Vision Awards for artists with at least 25 years of experience.
VSA Arts Of Minnesota
Funding for artists with disabilities.
Compas
Grants for arts organizations. Artists and Writers residencies in the Schools. Artswork: ArtsWork is a youth employment program for young persons in the Twin Cities who are hired during the summer months as Apprentice Artists and are mentored by professional artists.
