This July, Region 2 Arts Council is once again offering FREE GRANT WRITING WORKSHOPS to artists and arts organizations in our five county region: Hubbard, Clearwater, Beltrami, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen Counties. Find the location nearest you and decide which grants you’d like to apply for. Next, call/email R2AC and reserve a spot. Grant Deadlines are Fast Approaching! What’s coming up first? Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant are due in the R2AC office by August 16th!
WORKSHOPS:
Public Library Conference Room
Thursday, July 7 PARK RAPIDS
Individual Artist Grant/ McKnight Career Development Fellowship
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Arts Project Grants/Community Arts Support Grants
7:30 – 8:30 p.m
Faith Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, Bagley Avenue, NW
Tuesday, July 12 Bagley
Individual Artist Grant/ McKnight Career Development Fellowship
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Arts Project Grant/Community Arts Support Grant
7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Region 2 Arts Council Office, 426 Bemidji Avenue
Thursday, July 14th Bemidji
Individual Artist Grant/ McKnight Career Development Fellowship
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Arts Project Grant/Community Arts Support Grant
7:30 – 8:30 p.m
Lake of the Woods High School Media Room
Tuesday, July 19th Baudette
Individual Artist Grant/ McKnight Career Development Fellowship
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Arts Project Grant/ Community Arts Support Grant
7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Red Apple Cafe
Thursday, July 21 Mahnomen
Individual Artist Grant/ McKnight Career Development Fellowship
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Arts Project Grant/Community Arts Support Grant
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
For All Workshops ADVANCE REGISTRATION is required. To reserve a place in a free workshop or for further information, please call 218-751-5447 or 1-800-275-5447 or email staff@r2arts.org
FALL ROUND GRANT DEADLINES: Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant deadline:August 16th; Arts Project Grants and Career Development Fellowships: September 14th, and Individual Artist Grants: October 6th, Community Arts Support Grants: Feb 15th (one round every two years). Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grant Writing Workshops will be offered in August and September to residents of Region 2’s five counties as well as residents of Roseau, Itasca, Cass and Becker Counties to prepare for the October 6th deadline date.
GRANTS:
The Arts and Cultural Heritage grant writing session will be open to artists in all art disciplines, any non-profit organization, school (including community education offices), and units of government. These grants support three key areas: Arts Activities and Arts Access, Education, and Cultural Heritage. Individual artists can apply for grants up to $3,000 and organizations can apply for grants up to $6,000.
The Arts Project grant writing session will be 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.
The Community Arts Support grant writing session will be open to any arts organizations. 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. Arts organizations can apply for grants up to $6,000 depending on the their annual revenues.
The R2AC/McKnight Career Development Fellowship is 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.
The Individual Artist grant writing session will be 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. Artists can apply for grants up to $1,000.
The Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grant is open to individual Native American 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. Native American artists residing in Region 2 and additionally Becker, Cass, Itasca, and Roseau counties are encouraged to apply. Artists can apply for grants up to $1,000.
Note: As you plan your fall grant projects, be aware that delays in grant award payments may occur. Payments by R2AC on approved grants are dependent on the status of the Minnesota State Budget.
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