Individual Artist Grants

Individual Artist Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
Amount: US $1,500 - US $5,000
Last Updated: March 13, 2026

Summary

The Individual Artist Grants, offered by the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, provide financial support for artists in the region to pursue creative projects, mentorships, and arts experiences. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and reside in one of the seven counties served. These grants aim to foster artistic expression and community engagement in the arts. The next application deadlines are November 15 and April 30, ensuring ongoing opportunities for local artists.

Overview

NOTE: Individual Artist Grant applications have two annual deadlines — November 15 and April 30. About Us The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) serves Polk, Pennington, Marshall, Kittson, Red Lake, Norman and Roseau counties in northwestern Minnesota. Arts Councils were established in 1976 as a vehicle to distribute funds and provide direct services for arts activities. With region-wide membership comprised of professional artists, arts educators, volunteers with community arts organizations, and arts enthusiasts, the Council encourages all the arts. The Arts Council is made up of two representatives from each of the seven counties served plus three members serving in at-large positions. Each member serves a three year term with up to two consecutive terms. Our Arts Council currently does not have a membership structure for organizations or individuals to join and pay membership dues but if you would like to make a donation to our non-profit, your donation will go towards funding regional arts activities for artists and arts organizations. Individual Artist Grants Individual Artist Grants provide financial assistance for the exhibition, performance, or production of a specific creative work, mentoring with a more experienced artist, participation in not-for-credit arts experiences.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible you must be out of high school and at least 18 years of age and reside in the 7 county NW Minnesota region.

Ineligibility

College tuition is not an eligible expense