In this issue:
- Grants Awarded: $94,289 to local organizations, artists, and students
- Attend MN Arts Advocacy In-Person Rally at the Capitol!
- Upcoming Arty Party's: Lincoln & McLeod
- In the SMAC Gallery: Wičáŋȟpi Iyótaŋ Wiŋ Autumn Cavender-Wilson
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- SMAC Workshop: Beginning Your Accessibility Journey
- SMAC grant updates for fiscal year 2023!
- Opportunities with the Minnesota State Arts Board
- New SMAC Board member for McLeod County!
Pictured: Art wrapped bench in Granite Falls, which the City received a SMAC Art Project grant for. The project included multiple Riverfront & Downtown art-wrapped benches.
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SMAC Awards $94,289 to local organizations and artists
The SMAC board met on April 26 and awarded a total of $94,289 in grant funds to fourteen organizations, eight students, and four artists within our SW MN region for a total of 27 grants awarded.
The following fourteen organizations have been awarded SMAC Art Project grants. These grants provide organizations in the SMAC region with up to $7,000 to stimulate and encourage the creation, performance and appreciation of the arts.
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The City of Granite Falls was awarded $7,000 for their community art festival, SquidFest 2022! This September will be the second SquidFest festival after it's success last year. Plans include: diverse music programming (6 hours worth), information and vendor booths for local artisans and organizations, kids arts activities and workshops, Disc Golf Tournament, American Legion's annual RibFest, pop-up sculpture garden on Main Street, family-friendly scavenger Hunt, and a community art installation in multiple sites downtown.
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Dassel Area Historical Society was awarded $4,593 for their Dassel Art Tour. This is an annual event held in the fall, this year on Saturday, October 29th, 2022. A variety of artists exhibit and have items for sale at the Dassel History Center, local homes, studios, and local businesses. More than 30 artists are involved in the event, and more than 500 guests are expected. A juried K-12 student exhibition at L.Louise Art and an art advocacy photo booth will be part of the Tour. New this year they will be adding a Senior Small Works Arts Show, with artworks to be created prior to the event.
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The Friends of the Edgerton Public Library was awarded $2,500 to bring youth theater to their town via a pre-packaged program from Missoula Children's Theater (MCT). MCT is a professional traveling theater organization who commits to a week residency in a contract location, in this case, Edgerton. MCT provides two directors who manage the entire production week, including open auditions, intensive rehearsals, two public performances and three enrichment workshops. MCT also provides costumes, sets, make up, and most importantly, MCT will help the Edgerton Public Library offer 50-60 community youth the opportunity to participate in a full length musical. This will happen at the end of July, 2022 and they plan to do a production of "Little Red Riding Hood".
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The Granite Area Arts Council (GAAC) was awarded $7,000 for taking part in a project called Glitch Art Is Dead. The project is dedicated to showcasing the ever-evolving artforms and community of Glitch Art. The GAAC will develop local events, workshops and performances as well as accessible virtual elements to explore interactive and new methods of exhibiting and using digital art. The program aims to bring high profile and knowledgeable digital artists into the Granite Area to share with local artists, students, and community members and engage the people of Granite Falls and the surrounding areas with Glitch Art, Digital Art in general, and the possibilities of new mediums. Located in the historic Berge building in Granite Falls, the 2022 exhibition will be curated by a team of talented local and international artists and organizers. Project events are scheduled for September 2022.
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Green Earth Players of Luverne were awarded $4,114 for their Community Theatre production of "Elf, The musical Jr." this November at the Palace Theatre in Luverne. Grant funds will go towards set production, costumes and staging. The applicant said, "it is our belief that this well-know show will offer young people a long awaited chance to participate in a production."
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Little Theatre Auditorium of New London was awarded $7,000 to write and produce an original radio theatre performance involving community characters, local lore and historical gossip. Casting New London/Spicer residents, the collaborative writing team will be addressing issues like community growth, generational shifts, and evolving demographics. The applicant explained, "meant as a love letter to New London and a 'welcome to our town' introduction to newcomers, we'll be live-streaming performances to be made available for download on an ongoing basis".
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Marshall Area Farmers Market was awarded $3,850 for performances at their market for a 10 week period from July 9th through September 10th. The applicant explained that the performances will expose a diverse cross-section of area residents to a variety of performance art. The addition of music, dance and cultural traditions creates an atmosphere of togetherness, promotes arts appreciation and assists in creating a vibrant weekend destination for the citizens of the Marshall area.
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McLeod County Fair Foundation in Hutchinson was awarded $7,000 for pop-up theatre performances at their 150th McLeod County Fair! The fair foundation, in collaboration with Sod House Theater (SHT) and the McLeod County Historical Society, will develop five pop-up performances about rural life in 1872 as part of the 150th celebration of the McLeod County Fair. The pop-up performances will take place on the Fairgrounds during the County Fair in August. Performances will feature stories about farming, baking, quilting, children’s lives, and the fair/carnival life told by characters dressed in late 1800’s costumes to give fair attenders a taste of what life was like during the first year of the fair in 1872. Performances will take place at various times and locations on August 18, 19, 20 and 21.
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The Minnesota Pottery Festival of Hutchinson was awarded $7,000 for their 10th annual festival, being held on Saturday & Sunday, July 30th & 31st, 2022 at the Masonic West River Park, along the shores of the Crow River. The festival will host thirty-five potters from across the country. Funding will go towards reaching new and diverse audiences to broaden the reach and impact of the Minnesota Pottery Festival.
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Murray County Historical Society in Slayton was awarded $5,550 for their annual Front Porch Music series, this year expanding to four concerts! The historical society said their goal with this concert series is to provide a unique historic venue to those who may have little or no experience with the museum or live music, thereby increasing possible future patronage of the museum. The first concert will take place at the End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum in Currie on Thursday, July 21. The next 3 will take place on the following Thursdays at the Dinehart Hold House in Slayton, from the front porch.
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The Prairie Dance Alliance of Marshall was awarded $4,235 for their 2022 production of the Nutcracker Ballet. This will be their 14th biennial production of the Nutcracker. The applicant said they aim to provide a high quality, local and accessible ballet production, which combines dancers, actors, choreographers and production staff from within the Southwest MN community with two professional guest ballet dancers.
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Rhythm of the River in Jackson was awarded $7,000 for their fifteenth music festival, being held this July 8th & 9th at the historic Fort Belmont in Jackson. The applicant said this festival offers diversity in musical and artistic styles. Music, Art, as well as local and regional artisans will take part in the weekend activities during the festival. This multigenerational event promotes songwriters and creativity in SW Minnesota.
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The RiverSong Music Festival of Hutchinson was awarded $7,000 for the return of their festival after a 2-year hiatus. This year the festival will take place July 15-16 at the Masonic West River Park in Hutchinson. The festival features 15 artists on two stages. A variety of Americana, 90s rock, roots, world, Cajun, country, reggae, and folk music will be featured. This music festival includes children-focused performers and workshops as well. Food and beverage vendors, children’s activities, and on-site camping will add to the overall experience. It is a volunteer-run festival made possible by community support.
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The SWWC Foundation for Innovation in Education of Marshall was awarded $7,000 for the Southwest West Central Cooperative's annual Conference for Young Artists. This is a one-day event for students in kindergarten through grade 8, held at the Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, open to all students in the 18 counties of southwest and west central Minnesota. The overall goal of the conference is to expand the imagination and build creativity of students by encouraging them to learn new art techniques and broaden their perspective about art. All students attend the opening keynote speaker session, and then attend three hands-on breakout sessions of their choice offered by 25-30 artists. These artists expose students to a variety of arts - visual, fine and performing - which the organizers hope will spark interest and encourage students to find hidden talents.
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The following organization has been awarded a SMAC Quick Support for Organizations grant. These grant s provide organizations with up to $2,500 for activities such as planning for an Art Legacy project, strategic planning or board training, costs to apply for 501(c)(3) status, small equipment purchases, or small arts projects.
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The Granite Area Arts Council has been awarded $2,500 to support their work in further developing a Community Artist In Residence (CAIR) program for Granite Falls, after recently transitioning to taking on the responsibilities from a different non-profit. The applicant said the grant would provide funding needed to "provide considered, compensated time to design tools that can support and sustain an ethical, intentional, and transparent CAIR program. To research and consider best practices, work from community feedback, and design an open-source program to be shared with all interested communities, so resources can be shared and networks can be built to trade information and learning."
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The following artist has been awarded a SMAC Artist Equity grant. Artist Equity grants provide up to $4,000 to aid Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and other artists of color with projects that will advance their skills and artistic careers.
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Lisa Nez of Redwood Falls has been awarded $4,000 to make a fully beaded women's Northern traditional regalia. Lisa said, "I would like to challenge myself as a Dakota/Ojibwe Artist to complete this project and document my journey as I go to help share the process of making this piece."
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The following three artists were awarded SMAC Quick Support for Individual Artist grants. These grants provide artists with up to $1,000 for activities such as purchasing supplies, attending classes, and small artist-led community projects.
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LeAnn Atchison of Willmar was awarded $1,000 for art supplies to continue her artist growth for visual art. LeAnn is a recently retired art teacher, and now has the time and energy to work on her own art again, but needed quality materials to work with.
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Steven Bergeson of Jackson was awarded $1,000 to mount and frame sixteen water color paintings and twelve oil paintings for his upcoming exhibit in Jackson, MN at the Jackson Center for the Arts.
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Corina Kells of Madison was awarded $1,000 to prepare art for an upcoming photography exhibit (in July) at the K.K. Berge Gallery in Granite Falls. Most of the funds will go towards framing costs and supplies. Corina explained that her photography is conceptual in nature and made to tell stories; she said she uses her art to show mental health and addiction awareness.
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Steven Bergeson, 17X24 water color "LQP River: Hunting Wood Ducks With Dad and Doug." |
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Corina Kells photography, third photo in a four photo series titled, "They told me the pain would go away, but it was really just beginning." |
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Mark Rabaey of Marshall was awarded $500 to attend the Minnesota All-State Orchestra Summer Camp. Mark will be studying violin performance in an orchestral setting. Mark explained that this opportunity will include both a week-long camp filled with practice and instruction at the College of Saint Benedict (August 2-6, 2022) and a final later performance (February 17-18, 2023).
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Avery Rieke of Fairfax was awarded $447 to attend Pops Camp through the New Ulm Suzuki School of Music. Pops Camp is a five day orchestra camp in June that takes place in New Ulm. Attendees work with multiple teachers to practice music, culminating in a Pops Camp concert on the last day.
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Lindsey Setrum of Raymond was awarded $500 to study piano with instructor Megan Gilles of Willmar. Lindsey will have three 45-minute lessons every four weeks throughout the summer.
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Maggie Setrum of Raymond was awarded $500 to study watercolor with artist Michele Steffen of Spicer. Maggie studied the foundations of watercolor and drawing with artist Violet Dauk from a previous SMAC Art Study Opportunity for Youth grant, and she would like to build on that foundation studying with Michele. Maggie said she would like to focus on detail and painting life-like animals. Maggie will take part in seventeen 2-hour sessions over this fall and winter with Michele.
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Ketcie Ulferts of Raymond was awarded $500 to have pottery lessons with professional potter Grace Johnson of Willmar. Funds will go towards supplies (clay, glaze) and paying the instructor.
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Artwork by Maggie Setrum. |
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Pottery by Ketcie Ulferts |
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Miles Wieme of Balaton was warded $500 to take piano lessons with Sue Scheier (owner of the Note Gallery) of Marshall. Miles explained that Sue "has taught lessons for over 45 years, is a licensed music teacher in Minnesota and is an accompanist for the Marshall middle and high school choir and other schools in the past." Miles will take twenty-eight lessons with Sue.
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Paityn Wolf of Willmar was awarded $500 for continued piano lessons with instructor Megan Gilles of Willmar. Paityn will use the funds towards 45-minute sessions with Megan. Paityn also plans to perform at the Minnesota Music Teacher's Association's Ensemble Festival, take the level 2 theory exam, and participate in their State Piano Contest Preliminaries, as well as the National Federation of Music Clubs Festival with a piano solo.
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Braxton Zimmer of Raymond was awarded $500 for drawing lessons with artist Trevor Arndt. Funds will go towards art supplies and paying for lessons. Braxton says they will meet at local parks and lakes and work from observation to improve drawing and shading skills.
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In-Person Arts and Culture Rally, Thursday May 5th, 2022 @ 10AM |
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Minnesota Citizens for the Arts will be hosting an in-person rally for the arts at the Minnesota State Capitol on Thursday, May 5th, 2022 @ 10AM. Supporters will start on the front steps of the Minnesota State Capitol at 10 am for an outdoor gathering and then go into the Capitol Rotunda at 11 am for an indoor rally!
We need arts and culture supporters to SHOW LEGISLATORS THE IMPACT OF THE ARTS SECTOR! It is imperative that they see swarms of people supporting this $100 million bill!
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Don't forget...whether you can make it to the in-person rally or not, don't forget to sign the petition to show your support! |
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JOIN US for an “Arty Party” in Lincoln County:
Friday, May 6 from 7-8:30 pm
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YOU are invited to network with artists and arts supporters in the Lincoln County area! Our SMAC Arty Party for Lincoln County will take place in Tyler at the Danebod Folk School on May 6th, the first evening of our Artist Retreat, from 7-8:30 pm as part of our festivities! The Arty Party will be a free event open to all!
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Enjoy performances from the “Lake Benton Opera House Meets Broadway – Redux”! Performers will each perform multiple Broadway tunes, with breaks in between for networking. Current performances are scheduled from: Aubree Cheadle, Jenna Kor, and siblings Ben & Katherine Kulm!
PLUS: PIZZA PARTY!
Pizza and salad will be provided by the Kronborg Inn of Tyler, as well as a cash-bar.
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This will be our ninth program in our 18-county series of networking events for every county in our region. Like the other Arty Party's, we'll have arts entertainment, some tasty treats, and opportunities for networking with artists and arts supporters. SMAC staff will be available to connect with attendees and get the word out about who SMAC is, what we do, and what services and assistance we can offer for our communities. Keep up to date about this event through our social media on Facebook and Instagram, or you can always email us for details: info@swmnarts.org. |
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Looking forward: Save the date to join us for our McLeod Arty Party!
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In the Gallery: Wičáŋȟpi Iyótaŋ Wiŋ
(Autumn Cavender-Wilson)
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Wičáŋȟpi Iyótaŋ Wiŋ (Autumn Cavender-Wilson) of Granite Falls will be exhibiting in the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council gallery May 12th through June 17th, 2022. Join us for an in-person reception in Marshall on Thursday June 2nd from 5-7 pm. Keep up to date about these events through our social media on Facebook and Instagram, or you can always email us for details: info@swmnarts.org.
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Autumn received a SMAC Artist Equity grant in 2021 to create more cohesive designs and artistic style, particularly for her traditional Dakota abstract and floral patterns, and to explore Dakota art methodology and design to develop a digital practice that engages traditional Dakota art. During the grant period, Autumn created 6 digital design elements, which she could apply as patterns in traditional Dakota art or for new mediums. Autumn completed digital Dakota floral studies for 3 unique plants and an additional 20 design elements to use in her work. She used these designs to create moccasins, beadwork applique, and a design for a public art project painting crosswalks and an intersection in downtown Granite Falls, MN. Pictured: Holistic Prairie Floral (beadwork).
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Please let us know of any accommodations needed for you to enjoy any of our events, virtual or in-person: info@swmnarts.org. The gallery is generally open for viewing M-T 8 am to 12 pm & 1-4:30 pm, but it is best to call before arrival or set up an appointment to ensure we will be available. Please email info@swmarts.org if you would like to set up a private viewing in our gallery.
These activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Funding provided by the McKnight Foundation. Minnesota thrives when its artists thrive. The McKnight Foundation supports working artists to create and contribute to vibrant communities.
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What: Beginning Your Accessibility Journey Workshop
When: Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM CDT
Where: This is an online event hosted on Zoom
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Workshop Description: An introduction to the language and concepts of disability, access law, and how to take some first steps to make your activities accessible to people with disabilities. This workshop will be presented by Scott Artley. |
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More Information
This workshop will be virtual through Zoom. Visit zoom.us or find it on your device’s app store to download for free and make your account before the meeting begins.
Upon registration for this workshop, you will be emailed the login information to join our workshop.
There will be an optional Accessibility Q&A Session with the presenter a month after the initial presentation on Thursday, June 23rd from 6:30-7:30pm as a follow-up.
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About the presenter:
Scott Artley, CPACC is a nationally recognized expert in arts and culture accessibility. He has over a decade of leadership experience in the arts, with a special focus on community-based initiatives and social justice, emerging (in part) from his own experience as a queer person with disabilities. He serves as the Accessibility Program Director for the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (St Paul, MN), a role designed to develop and manage grant programs for arts organizations in the Twin Cities Metro, and to develop resources to expand the arts participation of people with disabilities in the region. He is a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals. Scott is also an artist and cultural producer, currently writing his first novel.
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This Zoom event will have automated closed captioning as an option. Live human-generated captions and live American Sign Language interpretation can be provided within a week's advanced notice of the event, Thursday, May 19th (even if the published notice timeline has elapsed, we may still be able to accommodate the request). A pdf of the presentation will be made available to registered individuals prior to the event. Please direct all requests and inquires to info@swmnarts.org. |
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Changes to SW MN Arts Council
grant programs for Fiscal Year 2023
(July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023)
More flexibility & funding in grants for schools
- Arts in the Schools requests are no longer limited to specific project types.
- All Arts in the Schools projects may request up to $4,000. (Previously, certain project types were limited to smaller amounts.)
- If a school is putting on a community project, they may apply under Art Project grants. Likewise, community education may apply under Arts in the Schools for school activities and Art Projects for community activities.
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New grants for artists
- Artist Growth Grants
- Up to $4,000 to artists at any career stage for projects that will advance their skills and artistic career. 2 deadlines per year.
- Advanced Artist Fellowships
- Up to $7,000 in project funds to established advanced artists who exhibit creative excellence, a substantial body of work, and significant recognition of their artistic accomplishments. One deadline, two fellowships awarded per year.
The following programs will be discontinued:
- Individual Artist: Emerging & Established Career Artists
- Individual Artist: Community Collaboration
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Cash match requirement remains suspended
For Fiscal Year 2023, no cash match will be required of organization applicants in any grant program.
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Update to grant payment schedule
Starting with grants awarded in Fiscal Year 2023, all grants will be paid out in full (100%) at the beginning of the grantee’s grant period. (Previously, grants were paid out 80% at the beginning of the project, with the remaining 20% paid after the project and final report were completed.)
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Meet With Our Grants Administrator
SW MN Arts Council grants administrator Caroline Koska is available to meet with you by phone, web conference or in person at our office in Marshall to answer your questions on grant eligibility and using the application system or to review a draft of your application. Schedule a time with Caroline Koska.
As a reminder, Koska also holds monthly in-person open office hours at the SMAC offices in Marshall on the second Tuesday of every month from 10 am to 2 pm. The next one will take place May 10th.
LOOKING FORWARD: Before the start of our new fiscal year (July 1, 2022) Caroline will be doing IN-PERSON grant workshops in each of our 3 regions: NORTH (Big Stone, Swift, Lac qui Parle, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, and Meeker), CENTRAL (Yellow Medicine, Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood, Renville, and McLeod), and SOUTH (Pipestone, Murray, Cottonwood, Rock, Nobles, and Jackson). During these workshops you can lean more about our grants and how they might fit you or your organization's needs, how to fill out a grant application, as well as get to know all the changes that are being made to our grants for our next fiscal year. Keep an eye our for our emails and social media for updates: SMAC Facebook, SMAC Instagram and SMAC website.
Call 800-622-5284 or email us info@swmnarts.org with your questions. Please let us know of any accommodations needed for you to attend any of our events, virtual or in-person.
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Would you like to help SMAC review and score grant applications?
The SMAC Board of Directors continually seeks panels of artists, arts administrators, arts volunteers, and arts appreciators representing multiple artistic disciplines from throughout the SMAC geographic region and from all our communities including BIPOC, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals. Being a grant panelist is a positive way to strengthen your grantwriting skills by understanding the process as a whole. It's also a great way to learn and support what exciting projects are happening in rural SW MN! Panelists are compensated $75 for a panel. More details on being a SMAC panelist
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Important Opportunities from the Minnesota State Arts Board |
SMAC encourages Artists and Arts Organizations to apply for the Minnesota State Arts Board’s (MSAB) Creative Support grant for Individuals and Organizations. These grant programs are available statewide, but we encourage eligible applicants from our 18-county region to apply.
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We encourage Artists to apply by Friday, May 6 for the Minnesota State Arts Board Creative Support for Individuals and request up to $10,000. This program is flexible and meant to help Minnesota artists and culture bearers adapt to a changing and challenging environment in which to work. This grant program will help them maintain their visibility and financial sustainability. Grantees will be able to use funds to sustain their practice and stay relevant and connected to audiences, participants, students, or communities now and in the future. Grant size and range: $6,000-$10,000.
We encourage Arts Organizations to apply on Friday, May 27 for the Minnesota State Arts Board Creative Support for Organizations and request up to $30,000. This program provides support to help organizations deliver arts programming and meaningfully engage their communities in a time of transition. While the grants are designed to be flexible, applicants will be asked to align their activities with one of three program outcomes that address the intent of the legacy amendment and the Arts Board's goals. Grant range: $5,000-$30,000.
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Minnesota State Arts Board seeks panelists from Greater MN!
The Minnesota State Arts Board seeks volunteers to review grant applications remotely, serving a four-week term during July 2022-February 2023. Your involvement is vital to ensure that all Minnesotans have the opportunity to participate in and benefit from the arts.
As a reviewer, you’ll get a front row seat to all the creative work that’s happening around the state and receive a modest financial stipend for your time providing feedback on applications.
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For more opportunities and resources be sure to check out our latest news posts (updated DAILY!) on SMAC's website
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Please help SMAC welcome our new board representative for McLeod County: Justin Beck! |
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Justin is a lifelong resident of Hutchinson and proud to be given this opportunity to serve on the SMAC board. He is a passionate advocate for rural communities and artists. Justin is also a visual artist working primarily with photography which aims to document the cultural landscape of the prairie and the rural Midwest.
"I believe strongly in the cliche that we need to 'be the change we want to see', so when presented with the opportunity to be involved with an organization that serves artists and arts organizations where I call home, I jumped at the opportunity. SMAC is a wonderful organization with great staff and leadership and I am excited for the future of the arts in rural Minnesota."
We are excited too, Justin-thank you for supporting the arts!!
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This year SMAC hired three Arts Ambassadors to help us with outreach to all of our communities! Their time will soon by wrapping up at the end of June, but if you'd like to get in touch with them before then, let SMAC know! info@swmnarts.org
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Lisa Bergh helps reach artists and communities in our North region: Big Stone, Swift, Lac qui Parle, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, and Meeker.
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Dani Prados helps reach artists and communities in our Central region: Yellow Medicine, Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood, Renville, and McLeod.
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Sirrina Martinez helps reach artists and communities in our South region: Pipestone, Murray, Cottonwood, Rock, Nobles, and Jackson.
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SMAC is pursuing and planning on continuing our wider outreach efforts outside of just what our 3-person full-time staff can do after our three current Arts Ambassadors have finished, but we are still exploring our options on what form that will take. Keep an eye out for future announcements!
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Regional arts calendar
We are continuing to post both in-person and virtual arts events in our region on our website calendar. If you have events to let us know about, please email the details to info@swmnarts.org!
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Memberships
From April 1 to April 28, 2022
Contributors: Debra Connolly, Danvers • Clay Coyote Gallery & Pottery, Hutchinson • Klein Foods, Inc., Marshall • Moonstone Farms, Montevideo • Valerie Quist, Tracy • Worthington Public Arts Commission, Worthington •
Supporters: Teresa Peterson, Belview • Mark Bosveld, Ghent • Justin Beck, Hutchinson • Lake Benton Opera House, Lake Benton • David KelseyBassett, Lamberton • Liz Rackl, Ortonville • Cheri Buzzeo, Spicer • Mark & Kathy Wilmes, Tyler • Kris Swanson, Willmar •
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Other donations: Paula Nemes, Marshall • Karen Pfeifer, Worthington • |
Would you like to become a contributing member of SMAC or make a donation?
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE ARTS!
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2022 SW MN Arts Council BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
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Big Stone - Judy Beckman
Jackson - Gilligan Singler
Lincoln - Mark Wilmes
Meeker - Darlene Kotelnicki
Pipestone - Erica Volkir
Rock - Shawn Kinsinger
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Chippewa - Georgette Jones
Kandiyohi - Cheri Buzzeo
Lyon - Michele Knife Sterner
Murray - Jessica Welu
Redwood - David KelseyBassett
Swift - Alison Nelson
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Cottonwood - Anna Johannsen
Lac qui Parle - Kristine Shelstad
McLeod - Justin Beck
Nobles - Cheryl Avenel-Navara
Yellow Medicine - Betsy Pardick & Michele Huggins
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Executive Director - Nicole DeBoer
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Grants & Financial Administrator - Caroline Koska
Accessibility & Marketing Coordinator - Krystl Louwagie
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SW MN Arts Council
The Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC) is a non-profit organization committed to promoting and encouraging the development of the arts in the eighteen counties of southwestern Minnesota by serving as a source of funds and technical services which enable local organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to sponsor and/or create and promote the arts in their communities.
SMAC receives funding from individuals, businesses, organizations, schools, cities, counties, private foundations including the McKnight Foundation, an allocation from the State of Minnesota, and a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund, made possible by the voters of Minnesota.
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