Northern Arts News
November 2020
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R2AC Staff Working
from home
With Covid-19 cases on the rise, the Region 2 Arts Council office is closed, with hopes to re-open in early January. If you call our office, please leave a message and we will get back to you. For faster turn around time and support, consider emailing us at staff@r2arts.org.
Thank you and stay safe everyone!
For direct contact with individual staff, email us at the following addresses:
Seeking a quicker response? Email us
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
STAY CONNECTED WITH R2AC!
218-751-5447 / 800-275-5447
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Arts Learning Grant
No Cash Match
Deadline: December 15, 2020 by 11:45 pm
Maximum Award: $3,000
The Region 2 Arts Council Arts Learning Grant is open to public and charter schools*, community education programs, and any nonprofits or groups with a fiscal sponsor located in Hubbard, Mahnomen, Lake of the Woods, Clearwater, and Beltrami Counties.
These grants support high-quality arts learning opportunities for Minnesotans of all ages to develop knowledge, skills, and understanding of the arts. Funds may be used for artists-in-residence programs and educational performances, or to provide arts classes, camps, or workshops, including virtual arts learning offerings. Funded arts activities must be open to the general public.
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 County.
Eligible proposals must be realistic, and be adaptive to restrictions that exist during this global pandemic.
*Parochial schools are ineligible.
All grant applications must be completed online.
Arts Learning Grant
Information Session
via Zoom
Wednesday, December 2
6:00 p.m.
(Registration is required)
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R2AC Professional Development Resources for Artists & Arts/Culture Organizations |
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ARTS IN DIGITAL SPACES
Webinar Series for Artists & Organizations
Webinars 1 & 2 are now available!
Participate LIVE for Webinar 3
Webinar 1: Best Practices Overview
Webinar 2: How to Create Vibrant Virtual Events
Webinar 3: Ask Us Anything
Live Q & A
November 23
9:30 a.m.
In this series, members of Open Voices LLC walk you through the ins and outs of getting your work and arts programming onto the digital stage.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or ready to build on your existing digital engagement, get the tools you need to expand your delivery and program capacity online.
These webinars are available for viewing through the end of December.
The Forum of Regional Arts Councils (FRACM) has contracted with Open Voices LLC to provide Minnesota artists and arts/culture organizations this opportunity.
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WORK OF ART:
BUSINESS SKILLS FOR ARTISTS SERIES CONTINUES!
Workshops are available exclusively to artists and creative entrepreneurs in the Lakes Region Arts Council and Region 2 Arts Council service areas: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin, Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods and Mahnomen counties.
Workshops are held via Zoom and participation via computer is recommended, however, joining the workshop by phone is also an option if internet or computer access is a barrier. All workshops include closed captioning services.
Register for the workshops that feel relevant to your needs!
If internet or computer access is a significant barrier to participation, contact Springboard for the Arts
at (218) 998-4037 for support.
Upcoming Workshop Schedule:
(All run 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
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Marketing – Wednesday, December 2, 2020
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Promotions – Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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Pricing – Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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Recordkeeping – Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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Legal Considerations – Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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Funding – Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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Grantwriting – Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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Business Plan Essentials – Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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Engaging Customers and Selling Your Work – Wednesday, April 7, 2021
The NEW AND UPDATED TOOLKIT, upon which the workshops are based, can be downloaded for free from Springboard for the Arts HERE
Funding for the series is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and support of the West Central Initiative Fund.
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R2AC Board Member News
Region 2 Arts Council Awarded $15,000 in Individual Artist Grants
On November 16, 2020, the Region 2 Arts Council Board of Directors awarded $15,000 to individual artists from within our five-county region. These grants provide financial assistance to artists in any arts discipline or in any stage of their career who reside in the counties of Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods and Mahnomen. The Individual Artist Grant Program is supported by a grant from the McKnight Foundation. Eligible proposals this year were required to be realistic, and be adaptive to restrictions that exist during this global pandemic.
Pamela Edevold of Bagley was awarded $1,500 to upgrade into a new computer that enables her to further her painting, portrait commission and art teaching career.
Mary Therese of Bemidji was awarded $1,482 to create the “Umbrella of Unity”, a traveling public art installation of eight silk fabric panels painted and sewn together to honor and celebrate cultural diversity.
Robert Carothers of Bemidji was awarded $977 to purchase new tools that will enable him to expand and grow his current wood-turning techniques.
Lowell Wolff of Park Rapids was awarded $1,500 to print, mount and frame 11 images as part of a large-scale photograph collection entitled “Reflections of Northern Minnesota.”
Keila McCracken of Bemidji was awarded $1,500 to obtain materials for exploring new textile design processes on a Hattersley loom to further her career as a fiber artist.
Amanda Riane Davenport of Bemidji was awarded $1,066 to create a body of artwork that explores the idea of "home" using acrylic paint on canvas, string, wood trim and other various materials.
DuWayne Jones of Bemidji was awarded $1,500 to purchase a drafting table and supplies for creating drawings and paintings that further his career as an artist.
Alicia Holley of Bemidji was awarded $1,500 to purchase a laptop and flatbed scanner to do her own scanning, editing, and adding of text to her children's book illustrations.
Mosi Palosaari (aka Mostad) of Bemidji was awarded $1,500 to fund equipment costs to update their Moog Sub-37 and record Foxby's first LP.
Mattea Elhard of Bemidji was awarded $1,468 to purchase equipment to supplement her musical performing and recording capabilities.
Ryshayna Feather Johnson of Redby was awarded $1,007 to complete a 365-day photographic body of work that captures the beautiful scenery of Red Lake and the families and traditional ways that make up the Red Lake Reservation.
Please contact us for details if you would like to attend any of our meetings.
2020-2021
Region 2 Arts Council Board
Executive Committee Members
Chair: Gayle Gish - Mahnomen County
Vice Chair: CT Marhula - Lake of the Woods County
Treasurer: Shannon Lucas-Westrum - Beltrami County
Secretary: Rebecca Colebank - Clearwater County
Board Members
Pam Janssen - Clearwater County
Michael Schlemper - Beltrami County
vacant - Mahnomen County
vacant - Lake of the Woods
two vacancies - Hubbard County
Interested in Advocating for the Arts
in your Community?
Seeking new Board Members!-- two from Hubbard county, one from Mahnomen County, and one from Lake of the Woods county.
Terms end in June 2022.
All meetings are currently conducted via Zoom.
Learn more about this opportunity HERE.
Please contact laura@r2arts.org if you have any questions or would like more information regarding this opportunity.
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Anishinaabe Arts Initiative (AAI) Advisory Council
Region 2 Arts Council works alongside the AAI Advisory Council to promote and support the AAI program. The AAI Council is comprised of Native American artists and arts appreciators from the regions served by the AAI program, which includes the counties of Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, or Roseau.
AAI Grant applications will become available in early December. Until then, review the application sample and get started with your planning today. Need assistance? Contact staff@r2arts.org.
The Anishinaabe Arts Initiative (AAI) program is made possible through support from Region 2 Arts Council and with funding from the McKnight Foundation.
The AAI Council reviews all applications within the AAI program. They also offer support and guidance to improve and strengthen the needs of Anishinaabe artists served by Region 2 Arts Council.
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
Larry Vanwert (Red Lake Band) … Redby
Kent Estey (White Earth Band) ... Naytahwaush
Paula Littlewolf (White Earth Band) ... Mahnomen
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Meet the artists showcased on our
upcoming segment:
Contact and artist information for all artists is available on the ReZume Arts page
Wednesday, November 25
1:00 P.M.
LISTEN - ENGAGE - DISCOVER
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Showcasing artists
Kelly Schulz and Shannon Lucas-Westrum
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Shannon Lucas-Westrum
Maker of many sorts currently focused on basket weaving and fiber arts
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ReZume Arts showcases the incredible range of artists we have within the Region 2 Arts Council service area.
Are you an artist residing within our Region 2 service area? We would love to showcase you!
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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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Creative Support for Organizations Program
3rd Grant Round
New Deadline-Wider Eligibility
Applications due December 4
Grant Amount: $5,000-$15,000
Creative Support for Organizations is designed to help arts organizations and nonarts organizations that regularly offer arts programming as an integral part of their mission adapt to the changing environment caused by the global pandemic.
Grantees will be able to determine how best to use funds to stay relevant and connected to the audiences, participants, students, or communities that participate in their regular arts programming.
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Open call for remote grant application reviewers!
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New restrictions on a range of activities have been set for November 21 - December 18, 2020. Stay current with local non-profits by signing up for newsletters, checking web and social media sites for the latest, most accurate information on how organizations are responding to these restrictions.
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Instrumental Composition
&
Improv Group
Please contact Headwaters Music & Arts directly to learn about any updates to their programming due to COVID restrictions.
Headwaters Jam Band is an 8-week program dedicated to exploring instrumental improv and composition in a group setting. The program offers three additional 8-wk blocks throughout the remaining school year. Jam Band is designed for participants aged 13-18 with prior experience with their instrument. The group will be led by Cassidy Jay, a professional musician, composer and audio engineer with 20 years of experience playing in bands and writing songs. Participants 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.
Advance registration is required – limited spots available. Once registered participants will be contacted by the instructor to evaluate skill level, speak about instrument logistics, and discuss availability.
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Headwaters Music & Arts
Bemidji MN
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Springboard for the Arts Personal Emergency Relief Fund
Applications are open through December 4
Apply today!
The Personal Emergency Relief Fund is a longstanding program of Springboard for the Arts, offering artists and creative workers of all disciplines in Minnesota support of $500 in an emergency. Springboard for the Arts is re-opening our Personal Emergency Relief Fund with a limited pool of funds.
Applications are available in English, Spanish, Somali, and Hmong
Fondo de Ayuda de Emergencia Personal
Lacagta Kaalmada Degdegga Ah Ee Koroona Faayrus
Nyiaj Pab Cuam Thaum Muaj Xwm Ceev Vim Tus Kab Mob Coronavirus
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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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Artist Relief Grant
Cycle IX ends December 10
Artist Relief will distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19. Each cycle funds at least 100 artists per week.
This program continues to be funded to support the great need at this time.
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Forecast launches toolkit on creative alternatives to in-person arts-based activities, for artists and administrators
Artists and communities need the transformational power of creativity now more than ever. Forecast recognizes the economic crises facing artists during this pandemic and we want to provide guidance on how to keep arts projects active and moving forward, even as we physically isolate.
In response, we created a toolkit with artists, arts organizations, presenting organizations, and others collaborating with artists in mind.
Artist Opportunities
This page offers information on artist opportunities for public art. Organized by region, it includes Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), grants, other calls for entry, as well as employment, fellowship, workshop, conference, and volunteer opportunities. Our best practice is to post Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for artists/artworks, rather than Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
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Annual Call for Submissions
Submission Deadline: February 1, 2021
Artists interested in having a sculpture displayed in downtown Bemidji for one year starting in May 2021 can access the competition entry form at: bemidjisculpture.com
Artists selected will be given a $500 honorarium for completion and installation of their work. Most sculptures will be offered for sale to the public and local businesses. Artists may submit up to two separate works. Each work must be submitted individually. There is no cost for submission.
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Call for Artists Continues:
The Bemidji Anishinaabe Arts Expo, A Celebration of Indigenous Arts
4-Directions Development has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to host a new art festival called, "The Bemidji Anishinaabe Arts Expo, A Celebration of Indigenous Arts."
The festival is scheduled to debut on July 9-10, 2021.
The committee consists of the core partners, art organizations, local artists and community members. They are 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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