Northwest Minnesota Arts Council

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

Don't forget to start your individual artist grant application. The deadline is earlier this year and it'll sneak up on you if you don't start your application soon! https://northwestminnesotaartscouncil.org/blog/individual-artist-grant-applications-due-by-september-15
There's a free grant writing workshop on Tuesday, Sept 1 at 3:30 PM. You must RSVP to attend!

Individual Artist Grants of $5,000, $3,000 & $1,500  Deadline to apply is September 15! *Please note: the deadline for Individual Artist Grant applications is earlier than in past years.   Free Grant Writing Sessions will be September 1 at 3:30 PM  Appl

08/28/2026

Minnesota Citizens for the Arts is accepting applications for their FY27 Board of Directors. Read more at https://artsmn.org/who-we-are/blog/mca-now-accepting-applications-for-its-fy27-board-of-directors?fbclid=IwY2xjawT-2otwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6HuJ-W3_4l6BPcOmV0y2a1vsTHGvHMmyLByXCZ2ZUkX7nv54CJhY3v3si0pQ_aem_vSYfkFeO-0VFUuLjfxSJpQ

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08/28/2026

Did you hear this week's podcast with Ada artists Elizabeth Rockstad and Deb Alexander? Find out how the new mural celebrating Ada's 150th birthday came to be.

Ada Artists and Residents Elizabeth Rockstad and Deb Alexander spoke about the process from start to finish in creating a community mural in Ada. The idea came from the historical society to acknowledge and celebrate Ada’s 150th birthday. It was painted inside on sign board and then installed ou

08/24/2026

This is an interesting podcast about what art does for your brain

Think about the last time a piece of music stopped you in your tracks, or a novel kept you up late at night. Why do these experiences feel so powerful?

08/21/2026

Attention artists living in Roseau, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, and Beltrami counties!

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 17, 2026 Small Wonders invites artists to explore the power of scale and the profound impact that small works can hold. This year, let us celebrate the idea that art does not need to be monumental to be meaningful. In these small works, artists capture moments of cur

08/20/2026

Listen to this week's podcast to hear about Association of the French of the North - AFRAN's upcoming Chautauqua & Arts Festival

Association of the French of the North (AFRAN) Board Members Richard Hagen and Josué Savoie shared information about AFRAN’s upcoming Chautauqua on August 22-23 at Old Crossing and Treaty Park in Huot, including the location of the event and its meaning, history, and cultural importance, as well

08/20/2026

Submit your folk art! We’d love to have your art in this exhibit.

08/20/2026

08/13/2026

Listen to this week's featured podcast with Gail Ose, teaching artist and owner of Serendipity Art Hub!

Thief River Falls multidisciplinary artist Gail Ose spoke about her background (engineering degree, creative frequency coach, and more). Gail completed our TARP training this spring and is on NWMAC’s teaching artist roster. She is a frequent contributor of art in our exhibits. She is the owner of