Grants ranging from $1,000 to $8,000 to Minnesota artists of color and nonprofit organizations for collaborative community arts projects that further the careers of artists of color. Funding is intended to support projects that create career development and visibility opportunities for artists.
The proposed project must be designed to further the artist’s career or enhance the artist’s artistic abilities. Each project must include a community component that will draw visibility to the artist’s work. A public performance, exhibition, reading, open workshop, or demonstration that the public can attend, are some examples of possible community components.
Cultural Community Partnership funds may be used for purposes such as:
Proposed projects must address at least one of the following program outcomes:
Estimated Size of Grant:
This program funds activities that will take place between March 1, 2020, and February 28, 2021.
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Click here to apply online: http://apply.mnartsboard.com/
If you have questions about the content of the application form or narrative, please contact:
Sherrie Fernandez-Williams, Program Officer
(651) 215-1626
Sherrie.Fernandez-Williams@arts.state.mn.us
If you have questions about the technical aspects of the application form, or questions about electronic submission, please contact:
Tom Miller, Project Manager
(651) 215-1611
apply@arts.state.mn.us
(Email is preferred)
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