Author: Region 2 Arts Council

Maximum Award: $1,000
Grant Application Deadline: January 15, 2021
Earliest Start Date: February 15, 2021

Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grants are open to Native American artists in all arts disciplines residing in the following counties: Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, or Roseau. This grant offers funding for costs associated with the exhibition, performance, or production of a creative work, purchase of materials or equipment to create works of art, educational opportunities in the arts (excluding academic credit), and proposals for projects or opportunities to enhance the career of an individual artist. Eligible proposals must be adaptive to restrictions that exist during the current global pandemic.

Create a Login and apply online or use our Paper Grant Application – print, fill out, and send in the mail. To be eligible, mailed applications need to be postmarked no later than January 15, 2021.

Click to view (AAI) Grant Info Session

NOTE: Our office hours are currently altered to ensure the health and safety of everyone as we navigate these times of the pandemic. Our office doors will open to the public once again beginning January 13th on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays ONLY from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Staff will continue to work on a rotation basis.

We are here to answer questions, discuss ideas for projects, preview applications to make suggestions, and offer technical help. Email us at staff@r2arts.org, send us a message via facebook, or call and leave a message at 218-751-5447 (toll free 800-275-5447) and we will call you back. We can even set up a face-to-face appointment via Zoom to discuss your application.

Info session for AAI Grants is January 4 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom (meeting can be accessed by computer or phone) – Register to attend here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvd-qpqD4jEtO4SYlwhY_cqh5h77IvK27W

Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grant applications are due January 15, 2021.

Our office is currently closed for the holidays. If you have questions, email us (staff@r2arts.org) or leave a phone message (218-751-5447 or 800-275-5447) and we will contact you when we return to work the week of January 4th.

Wishing you a happy, healthy and safe 2021. Here’s to a better year ahead!

The Region 2 Arts Council will be closed for the holidays from December 24, 2020 – January 1, 2021. During that time staff will not be checking emails or phone messages. We will be back to work on January 4, 2021.
Given current COVID restrictions, our plan is to open our office doors Wednesday through Friday beginning January 13, 2021. Please check our website (r2arts.org) or call our office to confirm staffing and office status prior to visiting as we will continue staff rotation until further notice.

As a reminder, Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grant applications are due January 15, 2021.

Info session for AAI Grants is January 4 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom (you can access through either a computer or phone) – Register to attend here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvd-qpqD4jEtO4SYlwhY_cqh5h77IvK27W

If you have questions while we are closed, please feel free to email us (staff@r2arts.org) or leave a phone message (218-751-5447 or 800-275-5447) and we will contact you when we return to work the week of January 4th.

We wish you all safe and happy holidays with hope for better days to come in the new year!

Below is direct contact for individual staff:
Laura Seter: laura@r2arts.org
Holly Alcott: holly@r2arts.org
Kathryn Gonzalez: kathryn@r2arts.org

We regret that we experienced technical difficulties during the live feature of this ReZume Arts segment, originally planned for November 23. The recording of this segment was recovered and we invite you to join us to close this program by viewing the pre-recorded session with us as a final segment of ReZume Arts.

During this conversation you will get an inside view on hat-making with Kelly Schultz, and learn ways in which you can engage with Shannon Lucas-Westrum‘s creative projects. Both artists also share on their creative process and the ways they have used this time to grow and expand as artists.

Please join us
Wednesday, December 23
1:00 P.M.Final Event!
Join our final event via the R2AC FB page

LISTEN – ENGAGE – DISCOVER

Shop for unique gifts this holiday season by purchasing directly from local artists!
Contact and artist information for ALL showcased artists is on our ReZume Arts page (Scroll down to view all artists!)

The Region 2 Arts Council will be closed for the holidays from December 24, 2020 – January 1, 2021. During that time staff will not be checking emails or phone messages. We will reopen our office on January 4, 2021. We realize that we currently have an open call for applications for the Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grant which is due January 15, 2021. We ask those who would like paper applications mailed to them to contact us with your address by December 22nd and we will get applications in the mail to you before Christmas. If you have questions while we are closed, please feel free to email us (staff@r2arts.org) or leave a phone message (218-751-5447 or 800-275-5447) and we will contact you when we return to work the week of January 4th. 

We wish you all safe and happy holidays with hope for better days to come in the new year!

 

Maximum Award: $1,000
Grant Application Deadline: January 15, 2021
Earliest Start Date: February 15, 2021

Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grants are open to Native American artists in all arts disciplines residing in the following counties: Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, or Roseau. This grant offers funding for costs associated with the exhibition, performance, or production of a creative work, purchase of materials or equipment to create works of art, educational opportunities in the arts (excluding academic credit), and proposals for projects or opportunities to enhance the career of an individual artist. Eligible proposals must be adaptive to restrictions that exist during the current global pandemic.

Create a Login and apply online or use our Paper Grant Application – print, fill out, and send in the mail. Our office is closed, but staff are working from home and ready to answer questions, discuss ideas for projects, preview applications to make suggestions, and offer technical help. Email us at staff@r2arts.org, send us a message via facebook, or call and leave a message at 218-751-5447 (toll free 800-275-5447) and we will call you back. We can even set up a face-to-face appointment via Zoom to discuss your application.

Arts Learning Grant Information Session
Recorded via Zoom Wednesday, December 2
View Video

Application Deadline: December 15, 2020
(by 11:45 pm)
Maximum Award: $3,000
(No cash match required this year)

Arts Learning Grants are open to public and charter schools*, community education programs, and any nonprofits or groups with a fiscal sponsor providing quality arts education programming. These grants support high-quality arts education for Minnesotans of all ages to develop knowledge, skills, and understanding of the arts.
*Parochial schools are ineligible.

All eligible projects must be arts learning-focused, have a strong community component, and benefit the residents of Beltrami, Hubbard, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods, or Mahnomen Counties. Proposals must also be realistic, adaptive to restrictions that exist during this global pandemic, and adhere to state mandated COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines. 

All grant applications must be completed online.

Click here for ALG details

Maximum Award: $1,000
Grant Application Deadline: January 15, 2021
Earliest Start Date: February 15, 2021

Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grants are open to Native American artists in all arts disciplines residing in the following counties: Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, or Roseau. This grant offers funding for costs associated with the exhibition, performance, or production of a creative work, purchase of materials or equipment to create works of art, educational opportunities in the arts (excluding academic credit), and proposals for projects or opportunities to enhance the career of an individual artist. Eligible proposals must be adaptive to restrictions that exist during the current global pandemic.

Create a Login and apply online or use our Paper Grant Application – print, fill out, and send in the mail. Our office is closed, but staff are working from home and ready to answer questions, discuss ideas for projects, preview applications to make suggestions, and offer technical help. Email us at staff@r2arts.org, send us a message via facebook, or call and leave a message at 218-751-5447 (toll free 800-275-5447) and we will call you back. We can even set up a face-to-face appointment via Zoom to discuss your application.

Are you interested in getting your work or arts event on the digital space and not sure how? The team at Open Voices has put together an excellent Webinar series to support you as an artist or arts/arts & culture organization to enable you to shine on the digital stage.

Click on the links below to view these three sessions. They will be available for viewing through the end of December. Listen and Learn How to move your artwork or arts events onto digital spaces!

Webinar #1 – Best Practices Overview

Webinar #2 – How to Create Vibrant Virtual Events

Webinar #3 – Ask us Anything (Live Q&A)

Arts in Digital Spaces is made possible by the Region 2 Arts Council,
the Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota, and Open Voices LLC

Arts Learning Grant
Information Session
via Zoom
Wednesday, December 2
6:00 p.m.
Click here to Register
(Registration is required)

Application Deadline: December 15, 2020
(by 11:45 pm)
Maximum Award: $3,000
(No cash match required this year)

Arts Learning Grants are open to public and charter schools*, community education programs, and any nonprofits or groups with a fiscal sponsor providing quality arts education programming. These grants support high-quality arts education for Minnesotans of all ages to develop knowledge, skills, and understanding of the arts.
*Parochial schools are ineligible.

All eligible projects must be arts learning-focused, have a strong community component, and benefit the residents of Beltrami, Hubbard, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods, or Mahnomen Counties. Proposals must also be realistic, adaptive to restrictions that exist during this global pandemic, and adhere to state mandated COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines. 

All grant applications must be completed online.

Click here for ALG details