Workshops for Statewide Public Art Grants
August 30, 2007
FORECAST PUBLIC ARTWORKS’ annual grant program supports emerging Minnesota artists who wish to research or produce a public art project anywhere (*Blogger Note: Includes Northfield) in the state. Grants given include: (4) $1000 Research & Development Grants, (4) $4500 Project Grants, and (1) $9000 University Avenue Commission.
PUBLIC ART WORKSHOPS — Free and open to all. Workshops cover a brief introduction to public art, civic engagement theories, examples of successful projects, and an application overview.
Saturday, Sept. 29, 1 - 4 pm — Duluth, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 6 - 9 pm — Twin Cities, Forecast Public Artworks
Saturday, Oct. 13, 1 - 4 pm – Twin Cities, Forecast Public Artworks
Sunday, Oct. 14, 1 - 4 pm — Rochester, Rochester Art Center
Please RSVP for a workshop by calling 651-641-1128 or by emailing melinda(at)forecastART(dot)org.
Application materials are available at the workshops, at www.forecastPUBLICart.org or by phone request.
Fall is the Season of Individual Artist Grant Opportunities
August 23, 2007
Individual artists should be advised of two upcoming information sessions regarding grants for Minnesota artists.
Artist Grant Information Sessions
The Minnesota State Arts Board and Minnesota’s eleven regional arts councils will hold a series of grant information sessions for artists this summer. If you’d like to learn about the Arts Board’s Artist Initiative programs please plan to attend.
Attendees will learn about the Arts Board’s grant review process, and will get advice on how to prepare a strong grant application. You can also sign up for a one-on-one appointment with an Arts Board program officer to discuss your work and your particular project.
In Southeast Minnesota an information session is scheduled for:
| Lanesboro | * NEW DATE * Friday, August 31 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. |
Commonweal Theatre 208 Parkway Avenue North Lanesboro |
To register for a session, or to sign up for a one-on-one appointment:
| msab@arts.state.mn.us | |
| Toll-free | (800) 866-2787 |
| TTY | (651) 215-6235 |
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Bush Artist Fellowship Program — Information Meetings
Regional information meetings will be held in September and October 2007 to review the application materials and selection process, as well as answer questions.
Each meeting will focus on all three programs that make up the 2008 Bush Artist Fellows Program including:
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Bush Artist Fellowships | |
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Enduring Vision Awards | |
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Dakota Creative Connections (North Dakota and South Dakota only |
In Southeast Minnesota:
Lanesboro, MN
Thursday, September 13, 2007 — 5:30 p.m.
Commonweal Theatre Company
206 Parkway Avenue North
