Region 2 Arts Councilgrant
Region 2 Arts Council Artist Support Grant
- Who Can Apply: Artists and culture bearers 18 or older, at any career stage, residing in Beltrami, Hubbard, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods, or Mahnomen County, Minnesota.
- The Focus: Project-based funding for exhibition, performance, production, materials/equipment, arts education, mentorships, conferences, residencies, or marketing of creative work.
- The Funding: Maximum award of $2,000.
- Key Requirements: Online application including eligibility and demographic questions, an estimated project budget, work samples, an artist statement, and artist resume(s).
DeadlineFriday, January 15, 2027
AwardMaximum Award: $2,000
Program datesEarliest Start Date: March 5th 2027
LocationMN
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinespainting, writing, music, dance, woodcarving, knitting, film_video, sculpture, jewelry, poetry, pottery, basketmaking
Age range18–
Application notesOnline submissions only through the R2AC grants portal (sample PDF application cannot be submitted). Online grant review: February 9, 2027; earliest start date: March 5, 2027 — costs incurred before then are not funded. Recipients must wait one full cycle before reapplying (no two years in a row). Questions: staff@r2arts.org or 218-751-5447 (Tue–Fri).
Contactstaff@r2arts.org
Region 2 Arts Council
Organization based in Bemidji