The Central Minnesota Arts Board Artist Career Development program provides funds of up to $4,000 in support of projects, training opportunities, creative time, purchases and other activities that assist artists in making the next step in their creative development and artistic careers.
Donor Name: Central Minnesota Arts Board
State: Minnesota
County: Benton Sherburne County (MN), Stearns County (MN), Wright County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/27/2023
Size of the Grant: $4,000
Details:
The goal of the CMAB program is to support artists’ creative and professional development needs.
Objectives
- Artists are given opportunities to advance their artistic career
- Awarded artists are recognized and promoted
An ideal Artist Career Development Grant will help an individual:
- Reach a new community or market
- Overcome a barrier to long-term success
- Professionalize or increase artistic output and quality
- Complete a project that marks a significant milestone in their career
Eligible Expenses
- Artistic performances, gallery series/exhibits
- Mentorships/Apprenticeships with other artists
- Purchases of equipment
- Improving/updating artist workspace
- Publishing a book, recording an album, finishing a body of work
- Researching a new market
- Consumable materials/supplies for specific work
- Workshops and Trainings
- Creative Time
Eligibility Criteria
- Artists at least 18 years of age
- Current resident of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright County and a resident of Minnesota for a minimum of six months prior to application
- Either a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien
Ineligibility
- CMAB grant recipients with any overdue final reports
For more information, visit CMAB.