We're Rallying for the Arts!
Arts Advocacy Day is March 5
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Arts Action Week
March 4-8
March 5 - Arts Advocacy Day with In-Person Rally in the Capitol Rotunda | 10a
St Paul, MN
It's time for the Minnesota arts community to come together! Help Minnesota Citizens for the Arts "rally the troupes" and make our voices heard at the State Capitol. Say thank you to legislators for securing over $100 million for the arts and continue to advocate for additional arts Legacy and General funds. There are more ways than ever to get involved this year. With your action -- in person or as part of Zoom calls with legislators -- we can help legislators understand the importance of arts funding at this critical time. Learn more and register at the link below.
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See What SEMAC-funded Events are Sprouting Up Near You in March | |
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Hamlet
March 1-2, 7-9, 14-16 | 7p
March 10 & 17 | 2pm
Rochester Repertory Theatre
Rochester, MN
A world-premiere adaptation of Shakespeare's classic psychological thriller! When Hamlet uncovers a murderous plot to usurp his father's throne, his thirst for revenge leads all involved down dark paths.
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22nd Annual International
Festival of Owls
March 1-3 | Times Vary
Houston High School & International Owl Center
Houston, MN
Fun for the whole family! Enjoy live owl programs, listen to speakers from the Czech Republic and Norway, participate in crafts and activities, see owl art exhibits, and more!
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Exploring Ceramic Slab Vessels
Delia Bell
Saturday, March 9 | 4-6p
Lanesboro Arts
Lanesboro, MN
Ceramicist Delia Bell showcases her newest collection of unique, functional pottery created using the slow, methodical slab-building ceramic process.
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Winona Estro-Jam
Every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the Month | 4-6p
Estro-Jam Hootenany & Potluck
Sunday, March 10 | 4-7p
Winona Art Center
Winona, MN
Join Winona's learning jam circle of women and LGBTQIA+ musicians. Bring a dish to share, voice to sing, an instrument to play or ears to listen at the Estro-Jam Potluck.
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Mainspring
Youth Art Collective High School Pop-Up Art Exhibit
Saturday, March 9 | 4-5:30p
Mainspring
Caledonia, MN
Members of the Mainspring Youth Art Collective, as well as some art students from Caledonia, Spring Grove, and Lanesboro High Schools show their latest works. Light refreshments will be served
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Once: The Musical
Calliope Theatre Company
March 15, 16, 22, & 23 | 7:30p
March 17 *ASL Interpreted | 2p
The Castle
Rochester, MN
Featuring all of the magical songs from the critically acclaimed film, this achingly beautiful, joyously uplifting show strikes an unforgettable chord in audiences and speaks to the power of music
to connect us all.
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Asian Artistry for Seniors
Wednesday, March 27 | 10a-4p
FiftyNorth
Northfield, MN
FiftyNorth will host a daylong
Asian Brush Painting workshop taught by experienced artists,
followed by a public exhibit
of participants' creations.
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Artist Development Workshop Series 2024 | |
This year-long series of free workshops for professional and amateur artists of all artistic disciplines will explore a variety of topics and provide opportunities for artists to share resources, network, and socialize with their creative peers from throughout the region. Sponsored by SEMAC, all workshops will be available in-person or on-line by registering through the Northfield Arts Guild. | |
Anastasia Shartin of SEMAC (left), Adam Wiltgen of MSAB (center), and artist Cecilia Cornejo Sotelo (right) | |
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Grant Writing for Artists
Thursday, March 7 | 6-8p
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council & Online
Rochester, MN
What goes into a successful grant application? What grants are available to artists in Minnesota? What should you ask for? Do you pay yourself? Learn about some of the awesome grants and granting agencies available for artists and arts organizations here in Minnesota, right from "the horse's mouth"! Panelists Anastasia Shartin, Executive Director of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, and Adam Wiltgen, Program Officer at the Minnesota State Arts Board, will speak directly about the grant opportunities offered by their organizations. Artist Cecilia Cornejo Sotelo will offer information from an artist's point of view. This workshop is not to be missed!
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Learn How to Fund Your Work with SEMAC Individual Artists Grants | |
SEMAC Executive Director Anastasia Shartin will be visiting an art center near you to offer in-person workshops during which she will go through the process of applying for a SEMAC Individual Artist Grant, step-by-step. Each workshop will be co-presented by a local artist with grant-writing experience who will share helpful tips and resources. | |
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Technical Grant Writing for Artists Workshop - Northfield
Wednesday, March 27 | 6-8:30p
at the Northfield Arts Guild with artist Cecilia Cornejo Sotelo
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Technical Grant Writing for Artists Workshop - Caledonia
Tuesday, April 23 | 6-8:30p
at Mainspring with artist Melissa Wray
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Technical Grant Writing for Artists Workshop - Albert Lea
Thursday, May 30 | 6-8:30p
at Freeborn County Arts Initiative
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Revisiting Past Grant Recipients and the Lasting Impacts of Funded Projects | |
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We are catching up with previous grant recipients to learn about the lasting impacts of their funded projects. By reconnecting with these individuals, we aim to share how our grants have benefited both the artists and their communities. This month we feature Kathleen Kenney Peterson and her production,
Return Engagement.
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Kathleen Kenney Peterson, a playwright based in Winona, recently experienced the reward of seeing her deeply personal play Return Engagement staged at Winona's Theatre du Mississippi. After eight years of developing this work about family, chronic illness, and reconciliation, Peterson was gratified to see her script brought to life by a committed cast and production team and the profound impact it had on her audiences. Read our blog to learn more about Kathleen's project. | |
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SEMAC is committed to building bridges and nurturing meaningful relationships. We are seeking artists, arts professionals, and arts enthusiasts to join our Arts Advisory Panel and Board of Directors. The Panel is responsible for reviewing grant applications and making funding recommendations to the Board.
If you or someone you know is interested in applying for these service opportunities, please follow these links for more information:
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SEMAC activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund. | | | | |
