The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council is currently accepting applications for its Individual Artist Project Grant Program.
Donor Name: Arrowhead Regional Arts Council
State: Minnesota
County: Aitkin County (MN), Carlton County (MN), Cook County (MN), Itasca County (MN), Koochiching County (MN), Lake County (MN), Saint Louis County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/18/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Individual Artist Project Grant Program provides project grants of up to $3,000 to artists. The criteria for this program include artistic vision of both past and current work, the ability of the artist to complete the work, and the impact of the project on the artist’s career and the public.
Funds can be support
- Art supplies such as canvas, paints, fabrics, clay, etc.
- Educational opportunities that advance your creative practice or career.
- Labor such as services of other artists, babysitters, or paid time off from work to create art.
- Equipment or technology purchases are allowed but must be integral to the artistic project proposed and must be less than 25% of the total request.
- An approved project must begin within six months.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for this program, you must be:
- At least eighteen years old and not enrolled in an arts-related degree program.
- A U.S. citizen, or have permanent resident status.
- Have permanent residence (taxes / voting) in Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, or St. Louis County or of the four Tribal Nations within the region: Bois Forte, Fond du Lac, Grand Portage, or Leech Lake (within Itasca County) for at least six months.
- A resident of the region for the duration of the project.
- If you have no outstanding or overdue final reports from past funding.
- Both artists and arts organizations may apply only once per grant round, and cannot receive funding from the same grant program twice in a fiscal year.
Qualified applicants should apply regardless of their race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, status as a documented alien, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran. Individuals who are Black, Indigenous, People of Color, People with Disabilities, and/or lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Agender, or Two-Spirit(LGBTQIA2+)are encouraged to apply.
The fund does not support
- A project where you are also applying to MN State Arts Board and have received or may receive funding from them. If you have previously applied to MSAB and did not receive the funds, you may apply here if the other qualifications are met.
- A project that won’t begin for more than six months.
- Equipment more than 25% of the total request amount.
- The project attempts to influence any state or federal legislation.
- The request includes making improvements to the applicant’s private property.
- The project requires excessive entry, exhibition, or tuition fees or work toward a degree.
- The project primarily involves developing school curriculum plans or teaching materials.
- The project promotes religious socialization including proselytization.
- The project was once supported by state general fund appropriations.
- The activity involves out-of-state travel (except for Professional Development Small Grant).
- The project is designed for a private audience and is not open to the general public.
- The project is for capital improvement, construction, or purchase of property.
- The funds are requested for general operating support (except the Operating Support Grant).
- The funds are requested for a project that serves as a benefit, fundraiser, or donation.
For more information, visit ARAC.
