Submit Applications for Individual Artist Equity Program (Minnesota)

The Individual Artist Equity program provides up to $4,000 to individual artists who are Black, Indigenous, People of Color, People with Disabilities, people over 65, military veterans, and/or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Agender, Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2+).

Donor Name: Arrowhead Regional Arts Council

State: Minnesota

County: All Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 09/15/2024

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

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

The funding is designed to help you to carry out a well-planned project that will allow you to grow as an artist.

Eligibility Criteria

Use of the funds for the Artist Equity Grant include, but are not limited to:

Costs associated with the exhibition, performance, or production of creative work
Purchase of supplies or equipment to create works of art
Educational opportunities in the arts (excluding academic credit)
Overcome a barrier to long term success
Reach a new community or market
To enhance your artistic development, such as working with a mentor artist
Attending a conference or workshop online or physically in MN
Taking part in an artist residency program in MN
Hiring as editor for line and copy editing or self-publishing service
Marketing yourself or your work
Artist payment/stipends; consultant fees; and/or contractual services
Payment to self for time spent related to the project
Transportation and lodging in MN
Space/venue/equipment rental

Grant funds may NOT be used for:

Re-granting
Activities that are principally recreational, therapeutic, or rehabilitative
Travel outside Minnesota to present or produce arts
School programs previously supported by state funds
Private events not open to the general public
Day-to-day expenses associated with the running of a for-profit business, including but not limited to LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp, etc
Capital improvements or purchases of permanent equipment
Contributions to any political party, organization, action committee, or lobbying
Arts activities that involve the religious socialization of the audience or participants.