Artist Equity Grants
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
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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.
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| Title | Date Posted |
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| FY27 AE Guidelines | Jul 01, 2026 01:48 PM |
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