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 1st, 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:
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 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.