Artist Mentor Grant Program Applications Due April 4, 2013

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants, Region 2 Counties

LegacyLogoGRANTS FOR YOUNG ARTISTS in ALL DISCIPLINES AVAILABLE

The Region 2 Arts Council encourages 8-12 grade student artists residing in Beltrami, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, Clearwater, and Mahnomen counties to apply for a Region 2 Arts Council Legacy Funded Artist Mentor Grant.  Grant recipients receive either 20 hours of one-on-one mentoring with an area adult artist or they receive $600 to pay toward tuition for a class, camp or workshop in the student’s art discipline in the state of MN.

Mailed grant applications must be postmarked by April 4, 2013.  Applicants may personally drop off application packets at the Region 2 Arts Council Office in Bemidji by 5 p.m. on April 4, 2013. 

Grant applications are available for download at the Region 2 Arts Council website http://r2arts.org or at the R2AC office at 426 Bemidji Avenue, Bemidji, MN 56601.  Questions? Need assistance with the process?  Call (218) 751-5447 or 1(800) 275-5447 or email staff@r2arts.org. Open to home schooled and PSEO students as well. Wondering who might make a good mentor?  We’re happy to help!