The Central Minnesota Arts Board is seeking applications for its Artist in Residence (AIR) program to provide funds of up to $3,500 to schools and nonprofit organizations in support of activities directed by, or conducted in cooperation with, an artist who engages students and enables learning through the creative process.
Donor Name: Central Minnesota Arts Board
State: Minnesota
County: Benton Sherburne County (MN), Stearns County (MN), Wright County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/26/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $3,500
Details:
These funds are provided through the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Resident artists must be chosen based on their ability to enhance programs and curriculum. An ideal residency is composed of a balance between demonstration and hands-on activity. Artists-in-Residence enrich student experiences by sharing and demonstrating a deep understanding of their art form.
CMAB Program Outcomes
- Regional residents learn new arts skills & techniques.
- Regional residents gain awareness and appreciation for a variety of artistic disciplines and mediums.
- Regional artists build their capacity through professional development.
Proposals to the Artist in Residence program must contain the following components:
- Arts Learning activities conducted with a core group
- A Community Component that invites and informs the community surrounding the school or organization to learn about or participate in residency activities
- A Staff In-Service component that builds staff capacity and/or supports residency activities
Eligible Proposals
- Proposals must occur within Region 7W or directly benefit residents of Region 7W residents
- Arts education experiences involving a professional artist
- Arts workshops
- Visits to artists’ studios, art galleries, and other pertinent locations
- Performances by theatre, dance or musical groups, and readings by literary artists
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must serve Region 7W residents and be located within the Minnesota counties of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright.
- Nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization
- Community groups WITHOUT nonprofit designation that are sponsored by a fiscal agent
- Public Schools
- Local government entities (city, township and county)
Ineligibility
- For-profit businesses
- Individuals
- CMAB grant recipients with any overdue final reports
For more information, visit CMAB.