Artist Equity Grants

The Southwest Minnesota Arts Council is offering Artist Equity grants of up to $4,000 to eligible artists for projects that develop artistic skills and careers, expand audiences, and support the ability to live and work in southwest Minnesota.

Southwest Minnesota Arts Council


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Sep 16, 2026 12:00 PM
Jul 01, 2026 01:48 PM
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Contact
info@swmnarts.org
+15075371471
Marshall, MN, USA
Submission Instructions
Online

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Email
Project budget, Artist resume or bio, Samples of your work

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Mail
PO Box 55, Marshall, MN 56258
Project budget, Artist resume or bio, Samples of your work
Description

The Artist Equity grant program provides grants of up to $4,000 to artists at any career stage who are Black, Indigenous, or people of color; LGBTQIA2S+; people with disabilities; or veterans. All artistic disciplines are eligible. Funds may support supplies or equipment tied to a specific project, compensated work time or childcare, research, mentoring, workshops or conferences, facility or studio rental, website or portfolio production, framing, recording, editing, and other publishing-related costs. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and permanent residents of the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council service region for at least six months before applying and throughout the contract period. Applications must describe the proposed project, artistic experience, and contribution to the applicant's growth, and include a project budget, artist resume or bio, and work samples or links. Applications may be submitted through the online grant system, by email with required attachments, or on paper by mail or arranged drop-off. Projects must conclude by June 30, 2027.

Classification Codes
NAICS711510Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
PSCT001Arts/Graphics Services
Smart Codes
artist grantsarts professional developmentartist portfolio development
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 16, 2026-Artist Equity Round 1 Application Deadline
Oct 13, 2026-Artist Equity Round 1 Panel Review
Oct 27, 2026-Artist Equity Round 1 Board Action
Oct 28, 2026-Artist Equity Round 1 Results Notification
Nov 1, 2026-Artist Equity Round 1 Earliest Project Start Date
Mar 17, 2027-Artist Equity Round 2 Application Deadline
Apr 13, 2027-Artist Equity Round 2 Panel Review
Apr 27, 2027-Artist Equity Round 2 Board Action
Apr 28, 2027-Artist Equity Round 2 Results Notification
May 1, 2027-Artist Equity Round 2 Earliest Project Start Date
Jun 30, 2027-Project End Date
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