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In this Issue...
Upcoming Grant Deadline
Arts Advocacy Day
Grants Awarded
Get Involved
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It is with some sadness that after almost 30 years at the Council, I will be retiring at the end of June, 2017. It was a very difficult decision to make because I still love the work that I do. But with that said, I feel that it is the right time for me to retire.
I have worked in arts administration for 41 years and it has been a rewarding life. Over that time I worked with the Duluth Art Institute, KUMD, and the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council. In my job at the Council, I have been able to work with the Board to stretch ARAC's programs and services, as well as myself, in ways I never would have expected and I believe we have both grown through the experiences.
During the last three years, I have worked with the Board to restructure the staffing of the Council and its programs. I am very happy with the new staff. They are very skilled, work well together, and are capable of managing the workings of the Council. This will allow for a smooth transition for a new executive director. The Board is strong and possesses the leadership to hire and inspire a new executive director. Their focus and dedication will assist a new executive director in leading the Council into the future.
It is time for me to step away and spend time with my family. Time they so rightly deserve after all these years. Without their immense tolerance of the demands of this job, I would not have been able to accomplish what I have. The spouses and children of arts administrators rarely receive the thanks they deserve for making it possible for us to pursue our passion. I want to thank the Council for allowing me to be a part of their journey over these many years and to be a part of their mission of serving the arts community in the Arrowhead Region. I will not miss all the work, but I will really miss all the great friends I have made over these many years. Thank you for your support and friendship. I have been honored to work with so many of you who work hard every day to make the Arrowhead such a vibrant arts community.
Bob DeArmond
Executive Director
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Executive Director for Arrowhead Regional Arts Council
If you or someone you know is interested in applying to be the next leader of our great organization, you can find the full job description and requirements
here. Deadline to apply is Sunday, April 23rd.
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Upcoming Deadlines
March 31, 2017
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Upcoming Deadlines and Workshops
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Online grant applications are now open for the Artist Fellowship grant program:
- Artist Fellowship: provides grants of $7,000 to enable artists to set aside time to work, to purchase supplies and materials, to participate in advanced study, or to pursue other activities that will allow them to achieve their artistic goals.
The deadline for submitting grant applications to the Artist Fellowship grant program is Friday, March 31st.
Online grant applications will open for the following grant programs on Friday, March 17th:
- Rural and Community Art Project grant for organizations: provides grant funding of up to $5,000 to regional groups to support community or artist initiated arts activities that will impact the group and/or community it serves.
- Career Development grant for individuals: provides grants of up to $3,000 to developing and established regional artists to take advantage of impending, concrete opportunities or to carry out well-planned, time-specific activities that will significantly impact their artistic careers.
The deadline for submitting grant applications to these programs is Friday, April 28th.
Grant Writing Workshops:
Our Grants Manager will be holding grant writing workshops this coming month in Two Harbors and Duluth. Attending a workshop is a great chance to get your questions answered and get specific program advice from the Grants Manager.
Duluth Workshop: Artist Fellowship Grant
When: Wednesday, March 15th from 2-4pm
Where: Fitger's Complex, August Fitger Room, 3rd Floor, 600 E. Superior St., Duluth
Two Harbors Workshop: Rural and Community Art Project & Career Development Grants
When: Monday, April 10th from 3-5pm
Where:
Two Harbors Library, 320 Waterfront Drive, Two Harbors
Duluth Workshop: Rural and Community Art Project & Career Development Grants
When: Wednesday, April 12th from 2-4pm
Where: Fitger's Complex, August Fitger Room, 3rd Floor, 600 E. Superior St., Duluth
For more information on this and other upcoming workshops, click here.
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Arts Advocacy Day
Arts Advocacy Day was February 28th and it was the biggest turnout of arts supporters and advocates yet!
Over 1,000 arts advocates joined together at the State Capitol to talk to their legislators about the importance of arts to our lives and our economy, and to educate them about the artists in their communities and ask them to support arts funding.
Creative MN Study 2017
This year, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts also unveiled the 2017 Creative MN Study! This study found that the annual economic impact of artists and nonprofit arts and culture organizations in the Arrowhead Region is over $83 million!!
There is a separate study for all 11 regions of the state, as well as an overall one for the state. It is chock full of information, such as:
- Where are Minnesota's artists and creative workers? (Every corner of the state!)
- Who are Minnesota's 104,000 artists and creative workers?
- Creative jobs, demographics, spending and income, genres.
- What do artists give to communities and what do they need to succeed?
- Public opinion polling of Minnesotans about the arts.
- Update of economic impact study of Minnesota's nonprofit arts and culture organizations.
To find out more about the study and how it came together, visit creativemn.org.
To find out more about the economic impact of the arts in the Arrowhead Region, click here.
Remember - Where the arts flourish, you thrive!
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Career Development Grants:
On January 19th, ARAC awarded a total of $41,170 in Career Development grants. There were 14 individuals awarded out of 21 applicants. Those awarded include:
- Erin O'Daniel, Duluth, $3,000
- Mina Kaiser, Duluth, $3,000
- Samuel Miltich, Grand Rapids, $2,850
- Karlyn Berg, Bovey, $3,000
- Michelle Matthees, Duluth, $2,380
- Tim White, Duluth, $2,970
- Allen Cragin, Duluth, $3,000
- John Gregor, Two Harbors, $3,000
- Anthony Adams, Duluth, $3,000
- Laura Sellner, Duluth, $3,000
- Marc Gartman, Duluth, $3,000
- Carla Hamilton-Eisele, Duluth, $2,970
- Kathleen McTavish, Duluth, $3,000
- Staci Drouillard, Grand Marais, $3,000
The Career Development Grant program provides up to $3,000 to developing and established regional artists to take advantage of impending, concrete, opportunities or to carry out well-planned, time-specific activities that will significantly impact their career.
For more information on the Career Development Grant Program and how to apply, click here!
Two-Year Operating Support Grants:
On January 19th, ARAC awarded a total of $88,350 in Two-Year Operating Support grants. There were 6 organizations awarded out of 11 applicants. Those awarded include:
- Armory Arts and Music Center, Duluth, $15,000
- Duluth Superior Film Festival, Duluth, $15,000
- Edge Center for the Arts, Bigfork, $15,000
- Lake Superior Writers, Duluth, $15,000
- Lyric Center for the Arts, Virginia, $13,350
- Prove Collective, Duluth, $15,000
The Two-Year Operating Support grant program awards up to $15,000 over a two-year period to high-quality, established regional arts organizations to maintain their ongoing operating needs and services.
For more information on the Two-Year Operating Support Grant Program and how to apply, click here!
Rural and Community Art Project Grants:
On January 19th, ARAC awarded a total of $43,910 in Rural and Community Art Project grants. There were 10 organizations awarded out of 17 applicants. Those awarded include:
- Aitkin Community Education, Aitkin, $2,450
- Carlton County Historical Society, Carlton, $3,650
- Ely Folk School, Ely, $5,000
- Friends of B'nai Abraham, Virginia, $3,280
- Good Harbor Hill Players, Grand Marais, $5,000
- Minnesota State Old Time Fiddle Championships, Virginia, $5,000
- Moose Lake School, Moose Lake, $5,000
- St. Louis County, Hibbing, $5,000
- The Ely Community Spring Musical, Ely, $4,730
- Washington Elementary, Cloquet, $4,800
The Rural and Community Art Project grant program awards up to $5,000 to regional groups to support community or artist initiated arts activities that will impact the group and/or the community it serves.
For more information on the Rural and Community Art Project Grant program and how to apply, click here!
For more information on those awarded and their projects, click here!
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Get Involved with ARAC!
It's that time of year again!
ARAC is currently accepting applications for the upcoming fiscal year starting July 2017. See the many ways you can get involved below!
Join the Board!
Serving on the ARAC Board is a great way to give back and to learn more about the arts going on in your community. Current openings will be for members from Aitkin County, Koochiching County, and Cook County.To find out more about Board duties and how to apply to be a member, click here!
Join a Grant Panel!
Interested in getting involved but don't have the time to commit as a full board member? Consider becoming a grant panelist! Grant panelists meet once or twice a year to review grant applications for funding. It's a great way to
learn more about the arts in your community and learn more about the grant process. To find out more about becoming a grant panelist, click here!
Calling all Students!
ARAC will soon be hiring for their next Media Relations Intern. This important position helps with building ARAC's presence both online and offline. Interns serve for 1 year starting in June and learn so much! Keep an eye on our website for a job posting in April.
Serving with the Council is great way to get involved and to learn more about the arts going on in your community!
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Fitger's Complex, Suite 404
600 E. Superior St.
Duluth, MN 55802
218.722.0952 or 800.569.8134
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