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Queer Joy 2025
Get ready to show your PRIDE in "Queer Joy 2025." We're on the lookout for talented LGBTQIA+ artists to submit artwork for this upcoming juried exhibition. Submission Deadline: Friday 23 May 2025 - NOW CLOSED 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
Coffee and Critique
10 a.m. to 12 noon, Second Saturdays The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, 520 Main Avenue, Moorhead Coffee and Critique is an informal community critique for bouncing ideas off your fellow artists and gaining fresh perspective from others in and outside of your own discipline. Bring your unfinished (or finished) work and mull it over. Or simply pull up a chair for coffee and fellowship with the artistic community. This event is free and open to all media and all career stages. 
Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists
Springboard for the Arts, 201 W. Lincoln Ave., Fergus Falls, MN 56537 These workshops are designed for artists in all disciplines—visual, performing and literary arts. They will cover a variety of topics including career planning, photographing your artwork, and running your own online store. Register here! This activity is supported in part by the State of Minnesota through a grant from The Office of Small Business Development, Department of Employment and Economic Development. Open Craft Night
6-9 p.m., Thursday Nights, Free The Indigenous Association, 720 1st Ave. N., Fargo Join The Indigenous Association for Craft Night! This weekly event is open to everyone—bring your craft project, study materials, or just come to relax and connect with the community. All are welcome to craft, collaborate, and unwind together! Marker League
7-9 p.m., Second Monday of every month, Free Moorhead Public Library Join the Red River Creatives Collective on the second Monday of every month, from 7 to 9 at the Moorhead Public Library! Paper and markers are supplied, you bring the creativity. Join your community for a fun and free evening of shared doodling! Refreshments will be provided. 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. |
Individual Artist Grant
The Arts Partnership Deadline - Friday, 16 May 2025, 5:00 pm. Support for artists, performers, writers and other creatives at any career stage and working in any arts discipline. Proposed projects should help the applicant realize their artistic vision, improve their artistic skills and build sustainable careers. Applicants must be 18 years or older. Grant awards: $750 to $2,500. Funded primarily by individual donors. 2025 Guidelines Application Preview Scoring Rubric Apply For more grant opportunities, check out the Springboard for the Arts Grants for Individuals page. Follow the LRAC Artist Resources Facebook page for even more artist opportunities. Open Studio SpacesRising Dawn Ceramics
A studio membership includes access to pottery wheels, firings, tools, and workspace during studio hours. Studio membership includes personal shelf space and 1/2 a kiln load of glaze firing per month. Additional firing space can be purchased. You can become a member for $55 dollars per month. Studio memberships are purchased in 3 month increments. https://www.risingdawnceramics.com/pages/memberships JobsRegistrar
Plains Art Museum Plains Art Museum is seeking applicants for an open rank Registrar position within their Curatorial Department. The Registrar oversees all aspects of collection and loaned artwork management and care. This includes overseeing de/accessioning, disposal, conservation, lending, documentation, digitization, safety, and accessibility for public and research purposes. The Registrar also assists with preparing artworks for exhibition and aids in de/installations. Click here to see the full job description. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, application and contact information for three references to [email protected] Virtual ResourcesFree Financial Counseling for Artists
Springboard for the Arts, LSS Financial Counseling Through a new partnership between Springboard and LSS Financial Counseling, artists have access to up to six free financial counseling sessions, available in person, by phone or online. What can you accomplish with one of LSS Financial Counseling's certified counselors?
Consultations are available in English, Spanish, and Hmong, with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation available as needed. CaFÉ: 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. 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. |
Local and Regional Organizations Supporting Artists
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.
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.
