The Artist in Residence (AIR) program provides funds 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 MN Arts Board
State: Minnesota
County: Benton County (MN), Sherburne County (MN), Stearns County (MN), Wright County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/17/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
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.
Components
Artist in Residence grant proposals must contain the following components:
- Arts Learning activities conducted with a core group
- The public community surrounding the school or organization is invited to learn about residency activities
- A designated staff member who supports residency activities
Outcomes
- Regional residents learn new arts skills & techniques that are otherwise unavailable in the curriculum.
- Regional residents gain awareness and appreciation for a variety of artistic disciplines and mediums.
- Regional artists build their capacity through professional development.
Funding Information
Grants Up to $3,500.
Eligible Projects
- 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, musical groups, or non-traditional performance arts 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 WITH nonprofit fiscal sponsorship
- 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 Central MN Arts Board.
