Applications are available for the following Grants 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.
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.