Northern Arts News
March 2021
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Public Input Session
You are Invited!
As Region 2 Staff and Board members move toward final stages of the Biennial Planning process, the public is invited to a meeting to learn about our proposed plans for the next two years.
Please register below and mark your calendars!
NOTE: The proposed biennial plan will be available for public view by March 21 - watch your inbox for updates!
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R2AC
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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Arts Access Grant
Deadline: March 15, 2021 by 11:45 pm
Maximum Award: $6,000
No cash match required this year
Arts Access Grants are open to nonprofit organizations and groups formed for non-profit purposes located in Beltrami, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, and Hubbard counties.
Region 2 Arts Council has $134,000.00 available to grant in this round. Up to two applications per organization will be accepted.
Arts Access funding is designated for arts creation, production, presentation, and operational support resulting in high-quality, accessible activities that help instill the arts in the community and public life across the Region 2 area.
Eligible proposals must show a commitment to expanding audiences by removing barriers to participation, and must be realistic, adaptive, and adherent to state mandated COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines.
NOTE: While we will NOT have an Arts Access Grant for Small Towns application this year, we have set up ranking parameters that specifically allocate additional funding to organizations from towns with populations of 2,000 or less in our Arts Access Grant process.
For more information, questions, or for support with registration or application, contact Region 2 Arts Council: 218-751-5447 / 800-275-5447 / staff@r2arts.org
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Anishinaabe Arts Initiative (AAI) Fellowship
Deadline: April 1, 2021 by 11:45 pm
Maximum Award: $5,000
Anishinaabe Arts Initiative (AAI) Fellowship provides unfettered funding to one individual Native American artist to fuel his/her art in Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Lake of the Woods, Becker, Roseau, Cass, and Itasca counties in Minnesota.
The goal of the AAI Fellowship Program is to assist the region’s most talented Native American artists in furthering and innovating their work. One $5,000 award will be granted in 2020. The funds can be used for, but not limited to exploring new directions or continuing work in progress; production costs, materials, or equipment; collaborative or community projects; travel, research or study to further your art.
Eligible proposals must be adaptive to restrictions that exist during the current global pandemic.
For more information, questions, or for support with registration or application, contact Region 2 Arts Council: 218-751-5447 / 800-275-5447 / staff@r2arts.org
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Do you have questions?
Need support or technical assistance?
We are ready to help!
Call our office/leave a message: 218-751-5447 / 800-275-5447
Quick reminder that our office, which is located inside the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji, is currently open to the pubic ONLY Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is staffed on a rotation basis. Otherwise, staff continues to work from home and is available Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. via email.
Below is direct contact for individual staff:
UPCOMING GRANT DEADLINES
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Have you taken our mini-survey?
BE PART OF THE PROCESS!
Survey period has been extended through March 12
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STAY CONNECTED WITH R2AC!
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"Equity as Action"
Workshop Series for Organizations
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Welcome to our New Hubbard County
Board Member!
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Katie Larson brings her passion for, and experience in theater, as well as her organizational and planning skills, to contribute to strengthening and growing the R2AC services and programs. Katie served as assistant technical director for the Park Rapids Area High School Drama Club; was Stage Manager for Bemidji State’s production of Cabaret; and was on the Hubbard County Fair Board, where she managed the Open Class competition, planned and managed entertainment and applied for grants, among other exciting projects. |
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Next R2AC Board Meeting:
March 15 – 6:30 p.m.
Biennial Planning Wrap up
Please contact us for meeting details if you would like to attend
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2020-2021
Region 2 Arts Council Board
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Executive Committee Members
Chair: Gayle Gish (Mahnomen)
Vice Chair: CT Marhula (Lake of the Woods)
Treasurer: Shannon Lucas-Westrum (Beltrami)
Secretary: Rebecca Colebank (Clearwater)
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Board Members
Pam Janssen (Clearwater)
Michael Schlemper (Beltrami)
Katie Larson (Hubbard)
Ben Soderberg (Hubbard)
Vacancy - Mahnomen County
Vacancy - Lake of the Woods
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We seek one new board member from Mahnomen and Lake of the Woods counties |
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Join our team!
No prior board experience is required
Terms end in June 2022
Learn more about this opportunity HERE
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Next AAI Council Meeting:
April 28 – 6:00 p.m
AAI Fellowship Application Review
The AAI Council reviews all applications
within the AAI program.
About the Council
The Anishinaabe Arts Initiative (AAI) Advisory Council offers support and guidance to improve and strengthen the needs of Anishinaabe artists served by Region 2 Arts Council, and is comprised of Native American artists and arts appreciators from the regions served by the AAI program, which include the counties of Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, and Roseau.
AAI Council Members
Delana Smith (Red Lake Band) … Red Lake
Genny Lowry (Leech Lake Band) …Bemidji
Bernice Mitchell-Diver (Leech Lake Band) … Cass Lake
Debra Warren (White Earth Band) … Bemidji
Mary Ringhand (Red Lake Band) … Ponemah
David B. White (Fort Peck) … Ponemah
Kent Estey (White Earth Band) ... Naytahwaush
The Anishinaabe Arts Initiative (AAI) program is made possible through support from Region 2 Arts Council and with funding from the McKnight Foundation
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Region 2 Arts Council awards $5,592 in Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grants
Grant recipients include:
Wendy Jourdain of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians was awarded $1,000 to purchase materials to sew and bead a traditional Men's Ojibwe Woodland Outfit made out of leather, fabric, beads, feathers, and bone.
Faye Neeland of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe was awarded $953 to purchase screen printing equipment and supplies to recreate her paintings on t-shirts and other clothing.
Roselynn Jones, a descendent from the Pillager Band of Chippewa Indians, was awarded $992 to create and design graphic works of art for a variety of mediums that include jewelry, apparel, decals, and house ware.
Wayne Reyes Jr. of the Bad River Band of Chippewa Indians was awarded $1,000 to purchase tools, materials, and equipment to create traditional carved pipes and regalia pieces.
Ronald Turney Jr. of the White Earth Nation was awarded $1,000 to create a traditional Ojibwe bandolier bag using a blend of birchbark, porcupine quills and hair, sweetgrass, woven cedar, and black velvet.
Bambi Goodwin of the White Earth Nation was awarded $647 to purchase and install a new venting system in her home ceramic studio to eliminate toxic fumes when firing.
The Anishinaabe Arts Initiative grants program is supported
by a grant from the McKnight Foundation
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Region 2 Arts Council staff are available
Monday through Friday.
Contact us via email, Facebook messenger, or phone.
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A Message from
Minnesota Citizens for the Arts
Thank you, Arts Advocates!
In the midst of the pandemic, you answered our call to urge your legislators to support the arts. More than 430 people registered to be part of our 117 virtual meetings with more than half the members of the Minnesota House and Senate.
Your stories and presence make a difference!
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In case you missed it...
“When Will Audiences Return?” webinar based on research by WolfBrown
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Are you on Facebook? If so, be sure to like our staff page - staff regiontwoarts - where we share all that we know is relevant to artists and arts enthusiasts. It is a great way to stay informed on timely happenings!
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First Friday Open House
March 5
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Stop by Gallery North and meet showcase artist Sharon Nordrum, who is a Red Lake enrollee. Sharon has always been drawn to art and creating. She works with paint and different fibers from weaving to felting.
Starting with welcome and garden signs in the Ojibwe language she has since moved on to sharing Ojibwe stories and her dreams on canvas.
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Creative Cafe
March 16
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Join Mary Morton as she shows you how to paint an alcohol ink tile! Classes are geared to ages 12 and up. There is a small fee and no registration is required. Come sip, nibble goodies, connect, make art, and enjoy!
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Work of Art+:
(all via Zoom)
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Work of Art:
(all via Zoom)
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Virtual Exhibits,
Education
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Experiences
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MN Musicians Virtual
Happy Hour
March 18
4:00 PM
Join us for a casual happy hour and conversation via Zoom
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Web Workshop:
Talent Booking in 2021
March 25
4:00 PM
Zoom/Webinar
Join us for an inside look at talent booking in 2021, addressing the pandemic's long-term impact on the MN music scene & live entertainment. This event is free of charge. Panel lineup TBA.
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Conversations with Copland
March 27 @ 7:00 PM
March 28 @ 3:00 PM
Livestream & In Person
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This all-Copland concert features Appalachian Spring and includes commentary from portrayers of Aaron Copland and choreographer Martha Graham, who collaborated to create this enduring American classic
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PLEASE NOTE: All tickets must be purchased in advance and can be picked up at the door if attending the live performance. No tickets, however, will be sold at the door. |
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Instrumental Composition
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Improv Group
Thursdays
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
4 blocks:
April 1 - May 27
June 3 - July 22
Aug 5 - Sep 23
Oct 7 - Dec 2
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Headwaters Jam Band is an 8-week program led by musician & composer Cassidy Jay. It is designed for participants aged 13-18 with prior experience with their instrument who will gather weekly to jam out and explore important aspects of song structure, song dynamics, song phrasing, band organization and the social dynamics of playing in a group. Advanced registration is required.
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Expressionistic Landscape Painting
April 1 - 22
Thursdays @ 6:30 PM
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Join landscape artist Gillian Bedford for a new painting workshop series. This four session course will teach participants how to capture the mood and expression of a landscape through composition and color choices using acrylic paints.
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Paper Quilling
April 12, 19 & 26
1:00 p.m.
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Join CWLC's Connection Monday art classes!
In this series you will learn about paper quilling and create keepsake pictures and cards with instructor Nikki Shull.
To register call 218-776-2789 or email us
(registration required)
All classes are held at CWLC - Gonvick
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"In the Garden"
Free Virtual Play
March 18
6:30 p.m.
This is a one-act play about memory loss by Matthew Widman. Three adult children come together to decide a cause of action for their beloved father who is struggling with Alzheimer's disease. After the performance, there will be a facilitated discussion to learn more about dementia and offer valuable resources for you, your family or friends who may be experiencing the effects of memory loss.
(reservations required)
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MN Northwoods Writers Conference
(Virtual Edition)
Conference dates:
June 21 - 26, 2021
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View the stellar line-up of teaching writers and poets headlined by poet Nikky Finney on our website!
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Beginning/Intermediate Sami Bracelet Workshop
April 3, 2021
Instructor: Michelle Hanevold
The Sami bracelets Michelle will help you create are from the techniques passed down over hundreds of years from the people of Northern Scandinavia. Participants will explore different patterns and designs, but while each one is unique, they still follow the Sami tradition of sewing the spun tin thread on Reindeer leather. These sessions are for beginners and those familiar with the technique who wish to expand what they have learned so far.
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Grant opportunity for organizations in Clearwater, Hubbard, & Mahnomen Counties
Through the Rural Arts Initiative, the Laura Jane Musser Fund hopes to assist nonprofit arts organizations to develop, implement or sustain exceptional artistic opportunities for adults and children in the areas of literary, visual, music and performing arts.
The Fund hopes to encourage and excite a wider population to appreciate, learn, and participate in the arts. General operating grants of up to $10,000 will be considered for this initiative.
Applications will be accepted online through the Fund’s website through March 10, 2021
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McKnight Visual Artist Fellowship
Apply by March 26
The Visual Artist Fellowship program recognizes and supports mid-career artists living and working in Minnesota who demonstrate a sustained level of accomplishment, commitment, and artistic excellence in the field of visual arts. A total of six $25,000 fellowships will be awarded this year.
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Challenge America
Apply by April 22
Grant funds offer support primarily to small organizations for projects in all artistic disciplines that extend the reach of the arts to populations that are underserved. Challenge America features an abbreviated application, a robust structure of technical assistance, and grants for a set amount of $10,000.
This category is an entry point for organizations seeking Arts Endowment funding
Info Session
March 10 - 2:00 pm CST
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GIG Fund
Apply by May 3
These $2,500 grants provide support to Midwestern arts organizations as they re-build and re-imagine during the continued uncertainty caused by COVID-19. Funds support costs associated with engaging artists in community experiences as safely as possible given the current circumstances of the pandemic. Grants can be also allocated be towards capacity building work.
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Community Innovation Grants
Open Year-Round
Up to $200,000
Community Innovation grants are meant to be transformation capital. They are an investment in an equitable future where every person has the opportunities and the support they need to thrive.
The Bush Foundation provides Community Innovation grants of $10,000 to $200,000. Grants under $20,000 are available from our intermediary partner organizations.
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A Call to ALL Rural Communities!
Apply by March 12
The Citizens' Institute on Rural Design released a Request for Applications, offering two programs for rural communities with populations under 50,000. Design Workshop communities will receive technical assistance and a $6,000 stipend towards a community-engaged design workshop, and Design Learning Cohort members will join a national network of peers engaged in online learning.
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One Found Sound Emerging Composer Award
Submission deadline: March 15
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This inaugural Emerging Composer Award is a call for scores open to composers 25 years of age and younger who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, or a person of color. Winners will receive a $1,000 cash prize and a performance of their piece.
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Artists Respond: Equitable Rural Futures
Submission deadline: April 2
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Culture bearers, makers, artists, writers, filmmakers, musicians, performers and other creatives in rural and tribal communities of 25,000 people or less in Minnesota are invited to apply for project support of up to $2500, with priority given to proposals led by people who are Black, Indigenous, People of Color and/or Native, LGBTQIA+ people and/or People with disabilities.
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Park Rapids Sculpture Trail entries invited
Entry deadline: April 30
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Artists will be notified of selection committee results by May 15 and have until May 21 to install their works. Artists receive a $350 honorarium for installation and $150 for sculpture removal. Questions? Contact City Planner Andrew Mack at 218-732-3163 or at a.mack@arvig.net.
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Open to All Artists!
Entry deadline: April 30
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Call to Artists for our annual juried art exhibition at the Stevens County History Museum in Morris, Minnesota. The exhibit runs June 17 – Nov 12, 2021. Any artist residing in a US state or Canadian province with a prairie can enter their original work.
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Call for Artists:
The Bemidji Anishinaabe Arts Expo,
A Celebration of Indigenous Arts
4-Directions Development through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts will host a new art festival
Festival Dates: July 9-10, 2021
The committee is actively searching for artists and community members to be a part of this project and serve on the committee. They are also looking for experienced artists to serve as mentors to new and upcoming artists.
The project will choose a group of 12 Native artists to receive training, technical assistance and access to financial support to prepare for participation with various art events to expand their market.
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Residency for Teachers
Apply by March 14
Dates: July 8th-August 3rd
Stipend: $1200
This residency is intended to support writers who teach and are working on a full-length manuscript.
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Residency for Debut Writers
Apply by March 14
Dates: June 3rd-June 28th
Stipend: $1200
This residency is intended to support writers who are working on their debut manuscripts.
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Residency for Parents
Apply by March 14
Dates: August 12th-16th
& August 19th-23rd
Stipend: $500
These weekend residencies are intended to support writers with school-aged children at home.
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Fall Residencies
(Applications open May 3)
General Residency
September 2nd-28th, 2021
This Residency is intended to support any artist working on a full-length manuscript
Translation Residency
October 7th-November 2nd
The Residency is intended to support translators working on a full-length manuscript.
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Small Stages artist residency program
Apply by April 11
New London Little Theatre, in partnership with the New London Arts & Culture Alliance, invites place-based performance artists who are residents or returning residents of the State of Minnesota to apply. This program is an opportunity for one performance artist to develop, expand, deepen or adapt their practice in place-based performance-making to interactive art experiences, or performance installations designed for small audiences of 1 to 12 people.
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Resilience Webinar Series
This Webinar Series is a way for us to continue our work to enhance the business and entrepreneurial skills of Native artists and culture bearers, as well as expand our virtual community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Resource Library
Whether applying to a fellowship or looking for some advice from fellow artists, this library offers videos to provide you with some inspiration and guidance.
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