Grants for Professional Mid-Career Artist Grant Program in Minnesota

The Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council accepting applications for its Professional Mid-Career Artist Grant Program.

Donor Name: Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council

State: Minnesota

County: Blue Earth County (MN), Brown County (MN), Faribault County (MN), LeSueur County (MN), Martin County (MN), Nicollet County (MN), Sibley County (MN), Waseca County (MN), Watonwan County (MN)

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 10/01/2024

Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

The Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council has two artist grant programs. They are the Professional Mid-Career Artist Grant for $3,000 and Artist Career Development Grant for $1,500. These programs are made possible by funds provided by the McKnight Foundation. Artists can only receive one grant every other year. Artists must reside in Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, LeSueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, or Watonwan County for a minimum of six months prior to application. Applications are encouraged from artists in all art disciplines. This may include dance, literature, media arts, music, theater, visual art, folk and traditional art, etc.

This grant provides mid-career and beyond artists with financial support that enables them to further their work and their contribution to their communities. It is intended to recognize, reward, and encourage outstanding individual artists in the region. Applicants are expected to demonstrate professional achievement in their disciplines, including, but is not limited to: juried exhibitions, performances, and publications. Eligible artists are beyond the “emerging” stage in their careers. They have proved to be deeply engaged in their art form and may be ready to take a new “leap” in their career. They are committed to being artists and to creating a body of work. This project grant can support a broad range of study or activities, including exploration of new directions, continuation of work already in progress, or accomplishment of work not financially feasible otherwise. An artist may choose to take time for solitary work or reflection, engage in collaborative or community projects, embark on travel or research, or pursue other activities that contribute to their life as an artist.

Eligibility Criteria 

The Professional Mid-Career Artist Applicant must be 25 years of age, a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status, and must be a resident of the nine county Prairie Lakes region for a minimum of six months prior to application; with no intention to relocate outside the 9-county region during the year of the Artist project. Residency is determined by voting location, payment of state income taxes, Minnesota State ID or a valid Minnesota driver’s license listing a town in the region. You will be required to upload a photo of your Minnesota driver’s license or other document to verify residency. The maximum number of Prairie Lakes’ Mid-Career Artist Grants an artist can receive is four.

Restrictions

• Artist Grantees must present one free event in the nine-county area that PLRAC covers.
• Artists may not use the Artist Grant for the following purposes:
  • Costs for relocating the applicant’s legal address/residence outside the state of Minnesota.
  • Activities that are essentially for the religious socialization of the participants or audience.
  • Activities that attempt to influence any state or federal legislation or appropriating.
• The Artist is responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances in relation to the use of these funds. Failure to comply may result in termination or forfeiture of the grant.

For more information, visit Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council.