The City of Minneapolis invites artists and/or artist teams to apply to create new public artworks for the Northside Greenway project. The 4-mile Greenway route is from 44th Ave N to 4th Ave N on Humboldt Ave N and Irving Ave N. The Greenway will: Artists may apply for one or all six public art opportunities along the Greenway. View the Call […]
2026/27 MCAD-Jerome Foundation Fellowships for Early Career Artists Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026 at noon CT MCAD–Jerome main page: https://www.mcad.edu/why-mcad/fellowships/mcad-jerome-foundation-fellowships Application link: https://mcad.submittable.com/submit Fellowship Description:An independent jury of three arts professionals competitively awards four grants of $10,000 + $1,000 in professional development funds each to early career Minnesota artists. Fellowships may be used to purchase materials, cover the […]
Apply for the Printed Matter Publisher Work Grant, an annual cycle of unrestricted grants available to artists’ book publishers, made possible with the generous support of Wagner Foundation. Now in its third year, the Publisher Work Grant program offers funding to independent presses with a history of artists’ book publishing, acknowledging awardees’ accomplishments in past […]
AgArts announces its 2026 Bio-Sanctuaries contest.$1,00 first prize. $500 second prize. Please submit up to 500 words of non-fiction or poetry, and 1-3 photos of a bio-sanctuary you have created or enhanced. Deadline: Oct. 1, 2026. $10 submission fee. More information and submission form at: https://www.agarts.org/agarts-announces-the-2026-bio-sanctuary-contest/ The 2026 Bio-Sanctuary Contest First prize: $1000 Runner-up: $500 […]
The Great Northern invites Minnesota-based artists to apply for itsArtist-in-Residence (AIR) Program, supporting the creation of new public artwork to be presented during the annual winter festival. The AIR Program supports 1 artist each year in developing and presenting new work that engages Minnesota communities and reflects the experiences and cultures of the Twin Cities, […]
Theater Mu is seeking a: directing fellow to work under the mentorship of Mu artistic director Fran de Leon. Apply by July 24. costume design fellow to work under the mentorship of costume designer Eleanor Schanelic. Apply by July 27. properties design fellow to work under the mentorship of properties designer Madelaine Foster. Apply by […]
The Two Harbors Public Library is a cornerstone of the community dedicated to lifelong learning, connection, and inclusivity. We are proud to serve as a gathering place for our community and launched a strategic plan in 2025 focused on arts, access, and atmosphere. We see the arts as a lens patrons can use to learn […]
Twin Cities visual artists and musicians are invited to apply for the 2026 Blue Fox Arts Fellowship. The fellowship will award up to $10,000 to five artists whose proposed projects will help advance their artistic careers, overcome barriers to success, or leverage meaningful professional opportunities. Blue Fox Arts is dedicated to connecting Twin Cities artists with the resources, mentorship, and […]
Every community has people who carry its stories, teachings, and creative practices forward to ensure cultural knowledge remains alive and accessible for future generations. The 2026 Midwest Culture Bearers Award is now open and looking to support those people. This year, 18 awardees will each receive $5,000 to support their work. They’ll also have the […]
The City of Bloomington now welcomes applications for the 2026 “Blooming Arts Partnerships” grant program. This program offers grant support towards general operating expenses for non-profit organizations, groups, community arts education programs, and artists with a primarily Bloomington-based impact. Awards of up to $10,000 per applicant may be available. Important 2026 Dates
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