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The 2025 Heart Show: Tainted Love
The call for artists for our annual Valentine's group exhibition is now open. Entry forms will be accepted until 15 January. The Fergus Falls Sculpture Art Walk
Thursday, February 13th, 2025, submission deadline Notifications will be sent by March 7th, 2025 Artwork will be selected based on conceptual strength, originality, and workmanship by the Fergus Falls Public Arts Commissions. Sculptures will be exhibited in downtown Fergus Falls from May 2025-April 2026. Selected artists will receive a $1500 honorarium to display their work. Submissions limit of three per artist; no cost to enter. All artists need to be a resident of either Minnesota, North Dakota or South Dakota. The Fergus Falls Sculpture Art Walk is part of a walkable tour of public art in the historic downtown area with multiple shops, art organizations and restaurants. Visit their website to learn more (https://www.fergusfallsmn.gov/SculptureWalk) Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250047715600145 *This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. The Annual Midwestern Exhibition
To be considered for an invitation to the annual Midwestern Exhibition at The Rourke, click the button below to complete the Midwestern Interest Form. Please note that interest forms received on or after 1 March 2025 will be considered for the Midwestern Exhibition in 2026. Artistic Community Events
Art Education Interest FormThe Rourke serves as a venue and provides facilitation services for teaching artists in need of space for art classes for all ages.
Please consult our "Teaching with The Rourke" PDF in advance of submitting a course intake form below. Virtual ResourcesCaFÉ: Find Calls
CaFÉ strives to make art opportunities available to all by offering arts organizations an affordable submission platform and artists an easy way to apply. |
FY 2026 Creative IndividualsMinnesota State Arts Board
Creative Individuals provides support to help individual artists and culture bearers develop or sustain their creative practices and meaningfully engage with Minnesotans. In this program, funds may be used to support an individual's creative practice and meaningfully connect to and engage with audiences, participants, students, and/or communities during the grant period. Applicants may request between $2,000 - $10,000. The Arts Board will host a virtual Information Session for potential applicants to learn more about the program purpose and application process. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions with program officers at the end of the session. See below for more information. Details, including full program guidelines, eligibility, and resources for applicants can be found on the Creative Individuals program page. LRAC Arts Mentorship Grant Lake Region Arts Council The LRAC Arts Mentorship Grant (AMP) is open to students currently in grades 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. Up to 20 scholarships will be awarded to students to be part of this one-of-a-kind student art program. Each study award is valued at $700 and pairs students with artistic professionals to help increase and enhance their skills. Awards are made on the basis of commitment and potential for artistic development.
Opens Friday, December 13, 2024 Deadline is Sunday, January 19, 2025 Learn more: https://lrac4.org/arts-mentorship-program LRAC Spring Project Grant Lake Regions Arts Council The LRAC Project Grant offers up to $3,000 (with a 20% match requirement) to fund productions, exhibits, touring artists & school residencies. Arts Organizations (nonprofit), nonprofits with projects that have arts as the primary focus, local governments, and educational institutions in the LRAC nine-county region are eligible to apply. Opens Monday, December 16, 2024 Deadline is Thursday, February 6, 2025. Click here for the Project Grant Guidelines |
Creative Capital: Artist Opportunities
Founded in 1999, Creative Capital Foundation uplifts risk-taking, underinvested artists with unrestricted project grants, professional development, and community-building services to advance freedom of expression and foster sustainable careers. Known as the “gold standard in artist support,” Creative Capital Awards are made via a democratic, national open call process.
Founded in 1999, Creative Capital Foundation uplifts risk-taking, underinvested artists with unrestricted project grants, professional development, and community-building services to advance freedom of expression and foster sustainable careers. Known as the “gold standard in artist support,” Creative Capital Awards are made via a democratic, national open call process.
Local and Regional Organizations Supporting Artists
Creative Moorhead
Creative Moorhead is a group of creatives who live, work, or attend school in Moorhead. Our definition of who qualifies as a creative is pretty broad. If you create, you're one of us. We want to not only support and encourage those creatives but help them connect with the public in a fun, informative, and inclusive way.
The Arts Partnership - 1104 2nd Ave. S, Suite 315, Fargo, ND 58103
The Arts Partnership (TAP) is a nonprofit umbrella arts organization that represents all art forms in Fargo and West Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN. They live their mission and propel their vision by communicating about the arts, advocating for the arts and giving grants to artists and organizations making our community a vibrant place to live.
Fargo Moorhead Visual Artists - 1104 2nd Ave S #318, Fargo, North Dakota 58103
The FMVA promotes and supports quality visual arts in the FM area by educating and encouraging visual artists and their communities. They are a communication source for information and education about the arts in Fargo / Moorhead and provide opportunities for the community to experience local artists and gain an appreciation for their work.
Springboard for the Arts - Lake Region - 201 West Lincoln Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Springboard's work helps artists develop a living and a life, with resources like entrepreneurial development workshops, one-on-one counseling, the Artists' Access to Healthcare and Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts programs. They help communities connect to artists with Community Supported Art, and Irrigate community Development.
Creative Moorhead is a group of creatives who live, work, or attend school in Moorhead. Our definition of who qualifies as a creative is pretty broad. If you create, you're one of us. We want to not only support and encourage those creatives but help them connect with the public in a fun, informative, and inclusive way.
The Arts Partnership - 1104 2nd Ave. S, Suite 315, Fargo, ND 58103
The Arts Partnership (TAP) is a nonprofit umbrella arts organization that represents all art forms in Fargo and West Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN. They live their mission and propel their vision by communicating about the arts, advocating for the arts and giving grants to artists and organizations making our community a vibrant place to live.
Fargo Moorhead Visual Artists - 1104 2nd Ave S #318, Fargo, North Dakota 58103
The FMVA promotes and supports quality visual arts in the FM area by educating and encouraging visual artists and their communities. They are a communication source for information and education about the arts in Fargo / Moorhead and provide opportunities for the community to experience local artists and gain an appreciation for their work.
Springboard for the Arts - Lake Region - 201 West Lincoln Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Springboard's work helps artists develop a living and a life, with resources like entrepreneurial development workshops, one-on-one counseling, the Artists' Access to Healthcare and Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts programs. They help communities connect to artists with Community Supported Art, and Irrigate community Development.
