The Artist Access program provides up to $1,000 to artists who have never received a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council.
Donor Name: Arrowhead Regional Arts Council
State: Minnesota
County: Aitkin County (MN), Carlton County (MN), Cook County (MN), Itasca County (MN), Koochiching 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 funding is designed to allow you to carry out a well-planned project that will allow you to grow as an artist or to take advantage of an impending opportunity.
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 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.
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.
