Central MN Arts Boardgrant
Central Minnesota Arts Board Artist Learning Grant
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- Who Can Apply: Artists 18 and older who are U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens, current residents of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright County, and Minnesota residents for at least six months prior to application.
- The Focus: Supports defined learning opportunities that advance an artist's skills and abilities, including classes, workshops, conferences, non-degree courses, art supplies/equipment, and time with a consultant or mentor.
- The Funding: Up to $500 per fiscal year.
- Key Requirements: Online application including an artist statement (1,500 characters), work samples (5 images, 7 pages literary, or 7 minutes performance/video-audio), proposal name, start and end dates, location, a description of the learning opportunity, class/workshop information, relevant experience, learning goals, a progress-measurement plan, a budget with eligible and additional expenses, demographic data questions, and an electronic signature.
DeadlineFriday, May 21, 2027
AwardIndividuals are eligible to receive up to $500 from the Artist Learning Grant program in a fiscal year.
LocationMN
ParticipationRemote
Age range18–
Application notesProposal start date must be 30 days or more from the date of submission, and activities must be completed within 12 months of approval. Applications are reviewed and approved within 30 days of submission. Awardees must submit a contractual agreement within 30 days of notification and a final report within 60 days of completing the class/workshop. Not eligible: CMAB grant recipients with overdue final reports, current CMAB Student Arts Scholarship recipients, artists living outside Region 7W, degree-seeking or licensure courses, organization memberships, self-promotion-focused proposals, and applications with excessive AI-generated content.
Central MN Arts Board
Organization based in Foley