BAGLEY AND BEMIDJI WORKSHOPS NEXT WEEK:
Tuesday, July 12th in Bagley: at Faith Lutheran Church, Bagley Avenue, NW, Bagley. Come to one workshop or come to all! Call / email our office to reserve a space. ADVANCED REGISTRATION is required. 218 751-5447 or 1-800-275-5447 / email staff@r2arts.org .
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.
Thursday July 14th, in Bemidji: at the Region 2 Arts Council office, 426 Bemidji Avenue, Bemidji. Come to one workshop or come for all! Call/email our office to reserve a space. ADVANCED REGISTRATION is required. 751-5447 or 1-800-275-5447 / email staff@r2arts.org .
Individual Artist Grant/McKnight Career Development
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.
PARK RAPIDS WORKSHOPS CANCELED:
Thursday, July 7th workshops in Park Rapids have been canceled. Please call and register for workshops at a different location or call / email our office for individual consultation or an appointment.
UPCOMING GRANT DEADLINES:
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 and Cultural Heritage Grants
Deadline: August 16, 2011
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, Arts Education, and Cultural Heritage. Individual artists can apply for grants up to $3,000 and organizations can apply for grants up to $6,000.
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.
CURRENT LINKS:
For more information regarding the Minnesota state shutdown and the impact on the Region 2 Arts Council, go to https://r2arts.org/2011/07/01/r2ac-and-the-state-shutdown/
For more information regarding our FREE grant writing workshops, go to: https://r2arts.org/2011/07/05/throughout-the-month-of-july-free-grant-writing-workshops-at-a-location-near-you/
For a quick view into Region 2 Arts Council Office week 1 of the shutdown, go to the July 6, 2011 Lakeland Public Television segment:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7T5_pyj4kM&feature=player_embedded#at=23
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