Now in year four, Union Art Alley is an evolving public art space in downtown Stillwater, MN. The goal is for Union Art Alley to evolve, and revolve, with the art that is the soul of our community. A destination for photos, expression, and colorful enjoyment, Union Art Alley highlights the area’s arts and artists […]
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF), also known as the Birkie, is seeking an experienced outdoor muralist/s for a mural at Mt. Telemark Village in Cable, WI. This call is for the creation of a site-specific mural that reflects themes of nature, community, cross country skiing, running, mountain biking, active lifestyles, and site history at […]
I am seeking a talented set designer or scenic artist in the Twin Cities area to help create a custom photography backdrop for my studio in NE Minneapolis (13th Ave area). I already have the 4’x8’ foam core sheets and am looking for someone who can paint and bring the vision to life for upcoming […]
Diamond Lake Lutheran Church is seeking an Artist-Activist to spend nine months embedded in the life of our congregation and the wider community. This residency is rooted in our belief that art is a catalyst for social change — capable of surfacing truth, disrupting harmful narratives, and inviting collective action. The Artist-Activist in Residence will […]
Lanesboro Arts invites Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color (BIPOC) artists based in Minnesota to apply for the Lanesboro Arts BIPOC Artist Residency Program. This stipend-supported, personally tailored residency offers the opportunity for open access to Lanesboro Arts and Lanesboro Area, facilities, personnel, and natural environment. Applications are due by 11:59 pm on Monday, August 10th, […]
The Minnesota Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MNPQC) is seeking an original piece of artwork that represents safe, respectful, and high-quality care for Minnesota families. This piece will be presented annually to the Waypoint Award recipient, an individual who has made meaningful contributions to MNPQC’s mission of improving maternal and infant health outcomes across Minnesota. The name of this […]
MHC invites proposals from working Minnesota poets, individuals, or organizations currently mentoring youth in the arts to serve as Poetry Mentors for Voices Forward, a youth poetry and public humanities initiative. Throughout 2026, MHC will engage communities across the state and explore how remembrance, democracy, and identity intersect locally and nationally to celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial, […]
Mpls Spark is a brand new initiative (of Mpls Downtown Council) that invites entrepreneurs, artists, and creative teams to transform an empty storefront into a lively destination that will attract visitors and contribute much needed color and vitality to people’s downtown experience in the summer of 2026. We intend for this program to return in […]
The Bush Prize program identifies and honors extraordinary organizations that consistently engage and lead their community toward creative solutions, provides them with flexible support to keep doing that work, and supports them to amplify their story to inspire others. In 2026, two organizations will be selected as Bush Prize: Minnesota honorees. Honorees will receive an […]
This grant provides a one-time award of up to $1,000 worth of tools and equipment to expand the teaching capacity for an emerging handcraft instructor. This grant aims to cultivate craft education in the tradition of Swedish slöjd (handcraft) by investing in the next generation of craft practitioners and instructors. ASI believes that investing in […]
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