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Summer Art Camp Instructor Proposals Now Open!
Summer Art Camp Instructor Proposals Now Open
Open to Practicing Artists in All Media
The North Dakota Museum of Art is now accepting proposals for the 2026 Summer Art Camp season. Practicing artists working in any media - painting, sculpture, fiber, design, printmaking, photography, and beyond - are invited to apply.
This is open to artists at all career stages.
Summer Art Camp is an exciting opportunity for kids to explore creativity and discover the many ways art can be made! As a practicing artist, your leadership and experience can inspire the next generation of creators. The North Dakota Museum of Art, our stateโs official art museum, located in the beautiful city of Grand Forks, is the perfect place to make a meaningful impact.
Each camp functions as a weeklong teaching artist residency, offering professional artists the chance to work directly with children (ages 6-9 or 10-14) in a collaborative, hands-on setting. Projects should be designed for classroom-based spaces.
Projects should reflect the artistโs own practice while remaining accessible and engaging for young learners. Camps take place June 9โJuly 18, 2026, at the North Dakota Museum of Art and affiliated UND facilities. Artists will lead a single, week-long camp (Monday-Friday) with support from trained assistants and Museum staff.
Compensation and Support
$1,150 instructor stipend
$250 supply budget for materials
On-site staff ๏ปฟand helper support
Limited travel stipends may be available for artists traveling long distances (typically 4+ hours) at the discretion of Museum staff.
Apply today and join the best part of Summer!
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all sessions are filled.
๏ปฟFinal decision for the 2026 Season will go out in February, 2026.
Visit ndmoa.com/summer-art-camp for more information or call 701.777.3599
Community Dance Nov 15 โ All are Welcome
North Country Fiddle & Dance
presents a
Community Dance with O'Neil Family Band
Saturday, November 15 from 3-5:30 PM
Bernieโs Restaurant
121 DeMers, East Grand Forks
The O'Neil Family Band will provide rousing fiddle tunes for American folk dances including reels, simple squares, circle mixers and more. You do not need to know how to dance -- all dances are taught and easy to learn. All are welcome โ singles, couples, and families!
Join us!
Donations at the door
This activity is made possible in part by a grant provided by the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council through funding from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State's general fund.
Artist Spotlight with Kat Allen on November 18
Please join NWMAC Staff Members Trey Everett and Kristin Eggerling in a live discussion with Kat Allen. Kat is a visual artist, author, and graphic designer from Warroad and is originally from Stephen. Kat designed our recent Artists of NW Minnesota booklet. She is also currently exhibiting work in our Artists of NW Minnesota Exhibit at our gallery at NCTC at 1101 State Hwy 1, Thief River Falls. The exhibit is open until December 24.
An Artist Reception will be held Thursday, November 6 from 6 to 8:30 PM. This exhibit includes work by 19 artists from our region who have a listing in our Artists of NW Minnesota booklet. There are approximately 106 pieces of artwork in this exhibit, many of which are for sale, including charcoal, photography, watercolor, acrylic and oil painting, pen and ink, pastel, collage, mixed media, pottery, glass work, jewelry, sculpture, books and written material, and mosaics.
We'll talk about Kat's art, her background and inspiration, and more!
Artist Spotlight with Samantha Thibert Harrill October 30 at 2 PM โ Watch the recording
Please join NWMAC Staff Members Trey Everett and Kristin Eggerling in a live discussion with Samantha Thibert Harrill. Watch the discussion at https://www.youtube.com/live/adNW0BAHZPM?si=nIWijlLQnDXejTJQ
Samantha is a potter from Warroad and is originally from Red Lake Falls. She was recently hired as the Executive Director of Warroad RiverPlace. We spoke with Samantha about her art and Warroadโs RiverPlace.
Samantha is currently exhibiting work in our Artists of NW Minnesota Exhibit at our gallery at NCTC at 1101 State Hwy 1, Thief River Falls. The exhibit is open until November 21.
Meet Samantha at the Artist Reception on Thursday, November 6 from 6 to 8:30 PM at the gallery.
This exhibit includes work by 19 artists from our region who have a listing in our Artists of NW Minnesota booklet. There are approximately 106 pieces of artwork in this exhibit, many of which are for sale, including charcoal, photography, watercolor, acrylic and oil painting, pen and ink, pastel, collage, mixed media, pottery, glass work, jewelry, sculpture, books and written material, and mosaics.
Copyright and Trademark Zoom Workshop Nov 8 Free
Intellectual Property Basics: Copyright and Trademark Virtual Workshop Nov 8 Free
Copyrights and trademarks are crucial tools to protect your brand and creative work. But do you know the difference between the two, or how to register for one?
Join attorney Andrea Pelloquin for this free virtual workshop on
Saturday, November 8 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM
This attorney from Springboardโs Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts (MnLA) program will cover intellectual property for visual and performing artists, focusing on copyright and trademark. Learn the difference between the two, how and why to register them, and how both can be used to protect your brand and your creative work.
This workshop is part of a series of virtual workshops being presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.
Meet the Instructor
Instructor: Andrea Pelloquin (she/her)
Bio: Andrea Pelloquin has worked in the music business and education spaces for over twenty years, working for major print music publishers, retailers, and arts non-profits. She has recently launched a second career as an attorney, specializing in copyrights and trademarks for small businesses and education. Her goal is to make copyright and trademark law simple for the creator and allow them to use it to their advantage to build their business.In addition to running her own legal practice, she is also an adjunct professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, and volunteers with the Minnesota State Bar Association for the Mock Trial and Wills for Heroes program.
This virtual meeting is offered via Zoom on
Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM Central
Artist Spotlight with Therese Masters Jacobson
Join NWMAC Staff Trey Everett and Kristin Eggerling in a live discussion with Artist Therese Masters Jacobson. We spoke about Therese's art, her current exhibit, her background, philosophy, and inspiration, and much more! The discussion was live. You can watch the recording at https://www.youtube.com/live/-3oQp8Cfy_g?si=_VjQlM_xmpybD9u6 or at our YouTube page.
Drawn from Observation, An Exhibit featuring Art by Therese Masters Jacobson, is open through Mid-December at the Historic Fournet Building, 101 N Broadway, Downtown Crookston, on the 2nd Floor in the Atrium.
This exhibit includes 29 pieces of art in pen and ink, acrylic, and colored pencil created by Visual Artist Therese Masters Jacobson of Alvarado.
Jacobson explained, โAll my artwork begins with observing life: the vegetable and flower gardens we grow, wildlife in our world, my family, children and grandchildren. Subjects vary widely as everything I see around me always has interesting shapes, lines, textures, forms, contrasts, or colors which I imagine drawing or composing. This exhibit features a few of my observations in a variety of mediums drawn first in my mind, then composed on paper or canvas.โ
Therese Masters Jacobson has always loved colors. While she studied with professionals at the Chicago Academy of Fine Art and Bemidji State University, she became a self-trained artist through exploration. She is a visual artist who uses standard media, including acrylics, watercolor, pen and ink, and colored pencils, but she says that โno medium is off the table.โ She has created portraits by snipping construction paper, and by making collages with torn magazine. Most recently she has been re-purposing sticky address labels to create portraits.
Parking and admission is free. Some pieces are for sale. Take the stairs or elevator to the second floor where the gallery is located in the atrium. Open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Watch this video for a virtual tour of the exhibit at https://youtu.be/rXEBWfAczs8 or find it on our website under the exhibits tab at the top of the homepage.
Please let us know if you have questions about the Artist Spotllight or the exhibit.
Therese is also featured in our Artists of NW Minnesota booklet and has work in our Artists of NW Minnesota Exhibit at our gallery at Northland Community and Technical College. There will be an Artist Reception on Thursday, Nov 6 from 6 to 8:30 PM at the gallery. The Artists of NW Minnesota exhibit includes work by 19 artists from our region who have a listing in our Artists of NW Minnesota booklet. There are approximately 106 pieces of artwork in this exhibit, many of which are for sale, including charcoal, photography, watercolor, acrylic and oil painting, pen and ink, pastel, collage, mixed media, pottery, glass work, jewelry, sculpture, books and written material, and mosaics.
Sand Hill Mural Dedication Oct 25
Sand Hill Arts invites you to come to their mural dedication on October 25 at 11 AM in Climax. Hallock Artist Beau Bakken created the mural.
Applications Open for 2026 McKnight Composer Fellowships
Applications are now open for the 2026 McKnight Composer Fellowships
Four awards of $25,000 in unrestricted funds for mid-career artists based in Minnesota
Apply by Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 11:59 PM
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ACF's McKnight Composer Fellowships are presented in partnership with the McKnight Foundation as part of their Artist & Culture Bearers Fellowships, which support Minnesota-based creative work by mid-career artists and culture bearers who demonstrate achievement, commitment, and a high level of proficiency in their area of practice.
ACF will award four fellowships consisting of $25,000 in unrestricted funds and up to $3,500 to develop works-in-progress. Fellows have an opportunity to attend an artist residency program coordinated by the Alliance of Artist Communities within two years of the fellowship program. Fellows will also receive consultation, time, and resources from ACF and Springboard for the Arts.
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Beginner Stained Glass Workshop in Lengby Nov 15
Make a Stained Glass Christmas Tree
Making stained glass is a dying art (it is literally on the "endangered craft" list!), but you can learn how to do it! It's fun and easy. Grab a friend or two and sign up at oldschoolarts.org. The class will be held upstairs in the old schoolhouse in Lengby on November 15 from 1 to 5 PM.
Minnesota Schools Invited to Participate in Poetry Out Loud Webinar is Wed, Oct 22 at 3 PM
Minnesota Schools Invited to Participate in Poetry Out Loud
Webinar to learn more is Wednesday, Oct 22 at 3 PM
Arts Enrichment Opportunity for High School Students
Poetry Out Loud is a national program that invites high school students to engage with poetry through memorization and performance. The program encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition. Students begin at the classroom, school, or local level, with winners advancing to regional and state competitions. State champions move on to the national finals, where more than $50,000 in awards and school or organizational stipends are distributed each year, including a $20,000 prize for the national champion.
Free curriculum materials are provided, including a poetry anthology, a comprehensive teacherโs guide, videos of student performances, lesson plans, and promotional and media resources.
Students develop public speaking skills, gain self-confidence, and deepen their understanding of literary history and contemporary life, while helping schools meet language arts education standards.
Poetry Out Loud is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Minnesota State Arts Board, and the South Central Service Cooperative. It was created in 2005, and in its 20 year history has reached more than 4.5 million students and 85,000 teachers from 21,000 schools and organizations nationwide.
Interested in learning about how your school could participate in Poetry Out Loud? A program overview and Q & A webinar will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 3 PM
Apply Now for an Individual Artist Grant! November 15 Deadline
Apply Now for an
Individual Artist Grant
Submit Your Individual Artist Grant Application Now โ Upcoming Deadline is November 15!
Applications are open for Individual Artist Grants for $5,000, $3,000, and $1,500 and have a November 15 deadline. These grants are awarded to performing artists, visual artists, media artists, and creative writing artists from our seven county Minnesota service area including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties. Start your application now!
Individuals must be out of high school and at least 18 years of age to be eligible. College tuition is not an eligible expense. This is the main category that individuals use to support their artistic business or advance their technical skills. This category is for non-hobby artists who make substantial yearly income from their art. Grants are awarded annually with $1,500 going to four individuals; $3,000 going to three individuals and $5,000 going to three individuals. Support for this program comes from The McKnight Foundation and the State of Minnesota.
There is a grant writing workshop on Thursday, October 30 at 10:00 AM that is mainly for Individual Applicants.
Free Grant Writing Workshops are on zoom -- contact our office for a link. You can also come to our office in Warren and attend from our grant writing station.
This free grant writing session is offered to help you write your grant application or to answer any questions. You can attend via Zoom or at our office in Warren. You must RSVP to attend.
To learn more about grant programs and start an application visit www.NorthwestMinnesotaArtsCouncil.org. The grant application process is completely online and NWMAC's Director Mara Hanel can help walk you through the process of using the grants portal to get accustomed to it. Please contact her at director@NWArtsCouncil.org or call 218-745-8886, extension 1.
Applications Due October 31 for Arts Grants for Organizations and Non-Profits
Submit Your Arts Project Grant Application Now โ Upcoming Deadline is Oct 31 for Arts Project Grants for Organizations
Itโs time to submit your application for arts project grants. Nonprofits and government organizations can apply for one arts project at a time. Grants deadlines for these are July 31, October 31, February 28, and April 30. Grants are between $500 and $10,000. Funding sources for these grants are Clean Water, Land and Legacy funds, and general allocation funds from the State of Minnesota.
Organizational arts activities funded through this very important grant opportunity includes festivals, community theatre projects, folk music entertainment, sponsorship of visual demonstrations, creative writing workshops and many other activities that improve the quality of life of people in our communities.
To learn more about grant programs and start an application visit www.NorthwestMinnesotaArtsCouncil.org. The grant application process is completely online and NWMAC's Director Mara Hanel can help walk you through the process of using the grants portal to get accustomed to it. Please contact her at director@NWArtsCouncil.org or call 218-745-8886, extension 1.
Nov 6 Artist Reception for Artists of NW Minnesota Exhibit
Artist Reception for Artists of Northwest Minnesota Art Exhibit
Thursday, Nov 6 from 6 to 8:30 PM
NWMAC Gallery
Northland Community and Technical College
1101 State Highway 1, Thief River Falls
Experience a showcase of works created by talented individuals from throughout our region, including visual and written works
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is pleased to announce an Artist Reception for the exhibit Artists of Northwest Minnesota will be held on Thursday, November 6 from 6 to 8:30 PMat our gallery at Northland Community and Technical College, 1101 Highway 1 East in Thief River Falls. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this FREE event.
Refreshments will be served.
The Northland Community Band will perform at the college at 7 PM that evening.
This exhibit includes work by 19 artists from our region who have a listing in our Artists of NW Minnesota booklet. The exhibit will run from now until mid-December. There are approximately 106 pieces of artwork in this exhibit, many of which are for sale, including charcoal, photography, watercolor, acrylic and oil painting, pen and ink, pastel, collage, mixed media, pottery, glass work, jewelry, sculpture, books and written material, and mosaics.
Artists featured in the exhibit include Kat Allen of Warroad, Beau Bakken of Hallock, Rock Bakken of Hallock, Debbie Dahl Aune of Gatzke, Paulette Christianson of Badger, Ross Harper Hier of Crookston, Kristin Eggerling of Hallock, Trey Everett of Crookston, Christine Foster of Thief River Falls, Therese Jacobson of Alvarado, Jesscia Lundeen of Thief River Falls, Cindy Kolling of Gully, Elizabeth Kitchell-Rockstad of Ada, Gail Ose of Thief River Falls, Jodi Peterson of Ada and Moorhead, Ivy Bailie of Fosston, Megan Sugden of Hallock, Betsy Saurdiff of Goodridge, and Samantha Thibert of Warroad.
Take a virtual walk through of this exhibit at https://youtu.be/cDKoo0en7lY (on the NWMAC YouTube page). The video is also available on our website under the exhibits tab on the top of the homepage.
The NWMAC Gallery at Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls is at 1101 State Highway 1, Thief River Falls 56701. The gallery is open during Monday-Friday from 8 โ 5 PM and at other times when events are held at the college. Please call to make sure the college is open before making a special trip. Hours can change. Enter through Door B, which is right next to the gallery. Visitor parking is free.
For more information about this exhibit or if you are an artist interested in exhibiting a body of work with NWMAC, please contact Trey Everett at (218) 280-4917 or email NWArtsCouncil@gmail.com. Please sign up for our e-newsletter on our website home page to see the latest news and grant announcements. Email director@NWArtsCouncil.org or call 218-745-8886 to reach our office during regular business hours.
October Newsletter โฆ Read it Now
Our latest newsletter is out! Read the October 2025 newsletter to find out whatโs going on in the arts in NW Minnesota, including upcoming deadlines, events, exhibits, calls for art, opportunities, and more at https://conta.cc/3ICnn26.
Make sure you sign up to get the e-newsletter delivered to your inbox.
Traveling Art Exhibit Visits Hallock
NWMAC Traveling Art Exhibit Visits Hallock
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) sponsors an annual Traveling Art Exhibit, which visits northwest Minnesota communities throughout the year. This exhibit includes 14 original pieces of art by regional adult and student artists, chosen from works submitted for our annual juried exhibit. The exhibit is currently at the Hallock Public Library until November 12. Please stop by to see these works of art during library hours. Some of these pieces of art are for sale. Please reach out to the Arts Council with questions about the exhibit.
The 2025-2026 Artists and Artwork:
Lucille Nelson, Argyle, โWaiting to be Restoredโ (Acrylic Painting)
Andy Hall, Climax "Rose Leavesโ (Photography)
Paulette Christianson, Badger, โSereneโ (Pastel Painting)
Dennis Kinkead, Hallock, โWhere Are You Guys Going?โ (Watercolor Painting) (Merit)
Dennis Lee, Red Lake Falls, โWater Towerโ (Acrylic Painting)
Alicia Spilde, Karlstad, โDreamsโ (Mixed Media)
Jessica Lundeen, Thief River Falls โBeeโs Marigoldโ (Acrylic Painting) (3rd Place)
Melody Voeltz, Lancaster, โField Bunnyโ (Watercolor Painting) Lancaster School Student 2nd Place
Daniel Jones, Crookston, โRetro Modernโ (Ink Print) Crookston School
Josiah Sjothun, Ada, โChevetteโ (Sculpture) Ada-Borup-West High School
Alyssa Foster, Thief River Falls, โOne Act Mattersโ (Drawing) TRF School Student 1st Place
Kaytlyn Knutson, Red Lake Falls, โMasqueradeโ (Acrylic Painting) Red Lake Falls School
Anthony Lucio, Red Lake Falls, โBridge From My Windowโ (Mixed Media) Red Lake Falls School
Addison Severts, Grygla, โSerenityโ (Sculpture) Grygla School Student 3rd Place
The 2025-2026 Traveling Exhibit Schedule*:
May 8 to June 26 Red Lake Falls Public Library, Red Lake Falls
June 26 to August 5 Thief River Falls Public Library, Thief River Falls
August 5 to September 23 Roseau Public Library, Roseau
September 23 to November 12 Hallock Public Library, Hallock
November 12 to December 18 Ada Public Library, Ada
December 18 to February 3, 2026 Godel Public Library, Warren
February 3, 2026 to Mid-March Annual Exhibit TBD** Sorenson Gallery, Aurora Center for the Arts, Fosston
*The start and end dates at each location are approximate, depending on weather, venue hours and other circumstances that may occur to prohibit travel. For specific library hours, please contact each location before planning your visit, especially if you are planning on bringing a group.
**Tentatively scheduled
For more information about the Traveling Exhibit or our other exhibits look to our website at www.NWArtsCouncil.org, call our office at (218)-745-8886 or contact Trey at treyeverettcreates@gmail.com or NWArtsCouncil@gmail.com.
More Magic: Alcohol inks 2 Workshop on Alcohol Inks
Join Artist Julie Olson for an advanced class on alcohol inks
Sunday, October 19 from 4-6 PM
Arts for Vets
215 N 3rd Street, Grand Forks
$55 All supplies and light refreshments will be provided
Contact Julie to sign up at 701-343-2695 or julie@themiddleofnowherestudio.com
Applications Open for MN Landscape Arboretum 2026 Native American Artist in Residence Program
MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM 2026 NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
JUNE 01 - OCTOBER 01, 2026
APPLICATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
ABOUT THE ARBORETUM
The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a 1,200-acre public garden in Chaska, Minnesota, made up of 28 specialty gardens, 44 plant collections, and more than 150 outdoor permanent works of art, including the Harrison Sculpture Garden which contains 26 sculptures from 11 countries around the world. It is also home to the Reedy and Cafe galleries which host rotating art exhibitions to an audience of more than 600,000 arboretum visitors annually.
The Arboretumโs mission is to welcome, inform and inspire all through outstanding displays, protected natural areas, horticultural research and education.
Art is central to the Arboretumโs mission, with exhibitions that draw people into nature and natural spaces that inspire unique encounters with art.
ABOUT THE ART RESIDENCY PROGRAM
With support from the 2024 Board of Trustees Fund-A-Need Gala, the Arboretum plans to host a four-month Artist Residency Program for one local Native American artist from Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota, beginning June 1 to October 1, 2026, providing an opportunity to explore artistic ideas that highlight themes of nature and landscapes.
Art and artists at the Arboretum serve as vital portals to understanding our deep interdependence with the environment. Through the lens of traditional ecological knowledge, art becomes a way to reconnect with the land, revealing the stories, histories, and relationships embedded in our landscapes. It fosters a sense of stewardship, sparks dialogue around pressing societal challenges, and helps us see ourselvesโand one anotherโmore clearly within the web of life. These creative expressions illuminate the interwoven relationships between people and place, encouraging a more thoughtful and reciprocal engagement with the natural world.
GOAL: The tradition of creating art within natural landscapes spans millennia. Contemporary American Indian artists and cultural bearers continue to carry this legacy forward, expressing it through Native art rooted in land-based practices across the country. The Arboretumโs Artist-in-Residence Program fosters meaningful engagement among the artist, the Arboretum, and its visitorsโusing art as a lens to deepen understanding of our connection to nature and the landscape.
OUTCOME: Immerse visitors in the environment through the traditional ecological knowledge of Native American people.
RESOURCES PROVIDED
$3000 artist stipend
$2500 available for travel and materials
$2000 community engagement costs, on or off site
Access to the Arboretumโs grounds and facilities including, natural areas, specialty gardens, plant collections, works of art and Library.
Staff time arranged as needed
Installation/production details available upon request
Housing is not provided
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Projects may be new or continuing, but at their core must be inspired by the Arboretum and be centered on nature, helping the audience better understand their relationship to the land.
This project will be done independently, with regular check-ins with the Curator and limited access to Arboretum staff as needed.
Artist in Residence will be expected to deliver the following
Work Plan: In conjunction with the Art and Sculpture Curator at the Arboretum, the artist will develop a project performance review plan to assess implementation and guide the project.
Finished Work: At the end of the 4 month residency, present a finished product.
Evaluation: At the beginning, middle and end of the program an evaluation will be completed. This evaluation will be provided by the Arboretum and will offer the artist an opportunity to review the Art Residency program experience.
Community Engagement: In conjunction with the Arboretum, the artist must be committed to fostering meaningful connections with the community as part of this project. Engagement may occur throughout the creative process, including through workshops, public discussions, or collaborative elements that invite input and participation. Alternatively, artists may present an event through an exhibition, performance, film, spoken word or any other format which may fit the project. We would like for this presentation to take place at the Arboretum but also understand artists may want to showcase this in their community.
Unallowable Projects:
Anything that damages the flora or fauna
Permanent installations
SELECTION PROCESS
The Arboretum Art Residency Program Selection Committee will include experienced members with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, who will help ensure a balanced assessment process, selecting artists who will most benefit from and contribute to the residency program.
Projects will be selected based on
Project Proposal
Nature and land relationship theme
Originality
Educational Value
Proposal must fit within budget and time frame
Community engagement/celebration idea
Quality of digital portfolio
CV
Letter of support (Only for emerging artists)
An emerging artist would be someone in the early stages of their career, developing their unique style and starting to gain recognition.
EXPECTATIONS OF THE ART RESIDENCY PROGRAM
The Arboretum warmly welcomes all and looks forward to hosting an Artist in Residence. They ask that you and your guests honor the spirit of shared stewardship by caring for the facilities, grounds, and natural areas throughout your time here. Your residency should be inspired by your experiences at the Arboretumโyou are welcome to spend as much or as little time on-site as your creative process calls for.
ELIGIBILITY
Applications will be accepted from any of the following
Native American emerging through established artists
All forms of art are welcome, including but not limited to traditional visual arts, as well as song, dance, performance, writing, poetry, spoken word, and art whose work doesnโt fit neatly into categories and genres.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications will be completed via a form which will be made available on the Arboretum website from September 15, 2025 to January 5, 2026. It will include questions and an evaluation rubric for the selection committee. You can also access the application form here.
The Application must include the following:
The Title of the proposal
A description of the proposed project (250 words or less)
Community engagement plan.(250 words or less)
Project work plan
Digital portfolio (Images, Audio, Video, Text)
Maximum of 10 images.
Maximum 3 minutes audio/video.
Maximum 250 words for text submissions.
CV
1 Letter of support (Only for emerging artists)
Deadlines
09/15/2025: Application opens*
1/5/2025 at 11:59 pm: Applications are due
February 2026: Award Notification*
06/1/ 2026: Art Residency Program Begins
Summer - Fall 2026: Community Event
10/1/ 2026: Artist in Residence Program Ends
*Successful applicants will receive a gate pass to visit the Arboretum upon acceptance of award. Applicants interested in visiting the Arboretum prior to submittal may contact Wendy DePaolis depao008@umn.edu
Adult Acting & Theater Workshops by TRFACT
๐ ๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ & ๐๐ก๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ (๐๐+)!
Ready to explore the art of acting? Join TRFACT for a ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐-๐ฌ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ! Whether youโre curious about the stage, want to brush up on your skills, or are ready to try your hand at directing, thereโs a workshop for you!
Each session is led by experienced local theater artists and builds toward a deeper understanding of performance. Attend just one session or all four!
๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ โ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ฌ ยท Oct 16 ยท 6:30โ8:30 PM
๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ โ ๐๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ ยท Oct 18 ยท 9:00โ11:00 AM
๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ โ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค ยท Oct 23 ยท 6:30โ8:30 PM
๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ โ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ & ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ ๐๐ซ ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ยท Oct 25 ยท 9:00โ11:00 AM
Northland College Theater
Registration is required โ spots are limited! Reserve your seat today โ tinyurl.com/trfactworkshops๏ปฟ
Oct 16 | Oct 18 | Oct 23 | Oct 25
Free for adults 18+
Join one workshop or all four!
Sketches of Minnesota Civic Improv Comedy Tour at Firefly Center for Art & Wellbeing Oct 18
Join the Minnesota Humanities Center, Danger Boat Productions, and Firefly Center for Art & Wellbeing for the Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour on October 18. These free events use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities, promote dialogue, bridge divides, and help find ways to work constructively across differences in todayโs political environment. Beginning with a catered meal, these gatherings invite audience members to share what makes their town great, what they think people get wrong about it, what local divisions concern them, and what future they imagine. An improv comedy troupe listens in on the conversations, takes everything they heard from residents, and brings it to life on stage through entirely unscripted improv comedy theater.
5:00โ6:00 PM: Doors open / Community hour
6:00โ7:15 PM: Dinner
7:15โ8:00 PM: Performances
8:00โ8:30 PM: Talkback
The work of the Minnesota Humanities Center is to create a stronger Minnesota by increasing our understanding of the beauty, wisdom, and stories of its people. Through partnerships, we facilitate the spaces, like Sketches of Minnesota, that seek to build connections and deepen understanding of ourselves and our communities in pursuit of a more just society.
THIS EVENT IS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Firefly Center for Art & Wellbeing, 102 S Kaiser Ave, Fosston, MN 56542