Region 2
Arts News
Arts Events, News, Funding Opportunities and more
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Serving the Minnesota counties of
Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen
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New Ways to Connect
We are happy to share that, in addition to calls or emails, you can now reach us via text Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Have a quick question? Need to set up a time to meet?
Other access possibilities we have yet to discover through this new communication tool?
Let us know what you think!
TEXT: 218-407-2507
Join the R2AC Board!
Interested in supporting the creative spirit of your community?
We currently have openings for residents in Mahnomen, Clearwater and Lake of the Woods counties.
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CURRENT R2AC
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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FALL ARTS ACCESS GRANT
for organizations
Apply by September 15
Maximum Award: $6,000
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Open to non-profits, public and charter schools*, community education programs, arts organizations, institutions of higher learning, government and tribal entities, and groups formed for nonprofit purposes with a fiscal sponsor.
*Parochial schools are ineligible.
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R2AC ARTIST FELLOWSHIP
Apply by September 15
Award: $6,000
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Assists the region’s most talented artists in furthering and innovating their work by awarding financial support to fund creative time and/or arts experiences that facilitate depth and advancement in their art form.
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As a reminder, our applications open online at least 1 month prior to the deadline yet there are a number of things you can do to start preparing your application today!
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OTHER FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
for artists and organizations
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Maximum Award: $25,000
Grant Deadline: October 1
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Grant Amount: $7,500+
Application Deadline: September 6
Grant Amount: $5,000+
Application Deadline: September 6
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Maximum Award: $100,000
Application Deadline: September 9
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Offers seed funding for producers of color
Maximum Award: $25,000
Application Deadline: September 17
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Maximum Award: $10,000
Application Deadline: September 17
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Be sure to visit their website to learn more about their application process and deadlines
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All applications are due October 18th
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3 Virtual Info Sessions to support your application:
Thursday, August 26
Noon – 1:00pm CDT
Wednesday, September 1
6:00 – 7:00 pm CDT
Sunday, September 12
3:00 – 4:00 pm CDT
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FUNDED
ARTS EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES
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The activities listed below are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund |
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Auditions for "The Music Man"
August 21
September 1& 2 - 5:00 to 8:00 pm
All ages needed from 8 and above.
Performance Dates: Nov 12,13, 14,16, 17, 19, 20, 21
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Reception August 21
4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m.
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And don't miss First Friday, Creative Cafe, adult art classes, and more!
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Bagley Area Arts Collaborative offers a vast array of workshops.
Coming up soon:
"Change from Taking a Photo to Making a photo" - with Lowell Wolff
September 4, 18 and October 2
"Are you ready? Using Paper Clay" - with Terry Honstead
September 21-23
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Block 4: Oct 7 - Dec 2
for participants aged 13-18 with prior experience with their instrument
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The activities listed below are made possible by an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund |
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Wild Rice Day
Arts & Cultural Festival
August 28
Artist Vendors & Drumming Group
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Events happening throughout the day!
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Ways to stay connected to arts events and artist/organization resources:
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Region 2 Arts Council staff are available
Monday through Friday.
Contact us via email, Facebook messenger, or phone/text
Monday - Friday
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CALL: 218-751-5447 / 800-275-5447 TEXT: 218-407-2507
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This newsletter is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. |
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Send any event submissions to:
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