Deadline: 19 July 2015
The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) is calling proposals for SEMAC grants:
- General Operating Support Grants – The maximum amount for this grant is $4,000. General operating support is designed to strengthen and stabilize arts organizations with operating expenses of less than $160,000 in the previous year.
- Individual Artist Grants (both Emerging and Established Artists) – The maximum amount for established artists is $5,000. The maximum amount for emerging artists is $2,500. It is to encourage development of entirely original artistic works, SEMAC offers two distinct grants for individual artists: Established artist grants recognize, reward, and encourage outstanding individual artists and provide some financial support to enable them to continue their work.
About
The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc. (SEMAC) is one of eleven Regional Arts Councils designated by the State of Minnesota “to make final decisions on the use of appropriations for local/regional arts development.” SEMAC exists to encourage, promote, and assist regional arts development by providing leadership, outreach, advocacy, mentorship, grants and services.
Eligibility Criteria
- Proposals for general operating support grants will be accepted from eligible arts organizations in the SEMAC region that have been programming for a minimum of three years. Colleges and universities are not eligible.
- Proposals for individual artist grants will be accepted from individual artists who are full-time residents of the SEMAC region.
How to Apply?
Potential applicants for General Operating Support and Individual Artist Grants should apply through online application form.
For more information, visit SEMAC.
