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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. FMVA Big Art Exhibition
In the Spring of 2023, the art of participating FMVA members will be in the West Wing of the West Acres Mall in the former Bath and Body Works. Exhibit Date: April 1– April 30 Location: West Wing (Former Bath & Body Works), West Acres Public Reception: April 20, 6-8pm *Because of limited space, we are limiting each two-dimensional work to a maximum of 24 inches in width and height (which includes the frame). Three-dimensional art is limited to a maximum of 24 inches across at the base. Application Deadline: March 18th More information and submission form here. LRAC Wearable Art Exhibition Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) is currently seeking artists for the next Main Gallery juried exhibit entitled “Wearable Art Exhibition”. This call for art is open to all artists living within the 9 counties of west central Minnesota that LRAC serves: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, and Wilkin. Application Deadline: March 23rd *Artists may submit up to 1-3 pieces of art for consideration. To submit works, please fill out the online application located HERE. New applicants will need to create an account. Returning applicants are to use their previous credentials to log on. 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 ResourcesCreative Plains Resource Library
When you Become a Member of Creative Plains you get instant access to a full resource library which contains art lesson plans, supply lists, art activity workbooks, how-to videos, and other visual arts curriculum. |
Creative Individual Support
Minnesota State Arts Board This pilot program provides support to help individual artists and culture bearers develop or sustain their creative practices and meaningfully engage with Minnesotans. Grantees may use funds to support their 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. Application Deadline:
More information and instructions on how to apply here. Career Development Grant
Lake Region Arts Council The Career Development Grant is a $2,000 grant for activities and projects resulting in career development and artistic achievement. Individual artists in the LRAC nine-county region may apply in all disciplines, including literary, music, performance, and visual arts disciplines. Application Deadline: 6 April 2023 at 5:00 p.m. More information and instructions on how to apply here. Fellowships
The McKnight Artist Fellowship for Ceramic Artists
McKnight Foundation This fellowship supports outstanding Minnesota ceramic artists who identify with any methodology. All techniques are welcome. The intent of this program is to recognize and support mid-career artists living and working in Minnesota, who demonstrate a sustained level of accomplishment, commitment, and artistic excellence. Two $25,000 grants are awarded annually. Fellowship support may be pursued for, but is not limited to: experimenting with new techniques and materials; purchasing materials and equipment; collaborating with other artists; and pursuing education, exhibition, or travel opportunities. Applications open March 17, 2023. Application Deadline: Friday, May 19, 2023 at 5pm CT |
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.
