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Individual Artist Grants is sponsored by Arrowhead Regional Arts Council. Provides funding to individual artists in northeast Minnesota for creating new work in ceramics, sculpture, and visual arts, as demonstrated by recent awards to ceramic artists for projects like wood kiln courses and sandblasted ceramic sculptures.
Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information $2,000 - $4,000; eligibility guidance Individual artists residing in ARAC service area (Cook, Lake, St. Louis counties, Minnesota)
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Individual artists residing in ARAC service area (Cook, Lake, St. Louis counties, Minnesota) Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $2,000 - $4,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Individual Art Project Grant is sponsored by Arrowhead Regional Arts Council. Provides funding for individual artists in the Arrowhead Region to support relevant, meaningful arts activities with community value. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Individual Art Project Grant – Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Fiscal Sponsor Guidelines Fiscal Sponsor Guidelines Fiscal Sponsor Guidelines INDIVIDUAL ART PROJECT GRANT The Art Project Grant provides funding up to $4,000 for individual artists throughout the Arrowhead Region. This grant is intended to support relevant, meaningful arts activities that have value to you and your community. Applicants may propose general art projects or arts education projects. Individual Art Project Grant Recipient Maximum Award Amount: $4,000 May include, but are not limited to, the creation, performance, exhibition, or publishing of artistic works; presenting arts events, workshops, and festivals; participating in non-academic arts learning opportunities; offering non-academic arts education opportunities; and exploring professional development opportunities. Application Opens: February 2, 2026 Deadline: March 15, 2026 before 11:59 pm Earliest Project Start Date: July 1, 2026 Grant Period End Date: June 30, 2027 Panel Review Weeks: April 20 – 30, 2026 Award Notification: Week of May 21, 2026 Qualified applicants should apply regardless of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, pregnancy, use of a support animal, educational background, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran. Individuals who are Black, Indigenous, People of Color, people with disabilities, people age 65 and older, military veterans, and/or individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, agender, Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2+) are encouraged to apply. For any ADA accommodation requests throughout the application process, please reach out to info@aracouncil.org for support. Please read all eligibility criteria prior to submitting your application. If you have any questions AFTER reading the full program guidelines, please email info@aracouncil.org for further support. Applicant must abide by the following guidelines to be eligible for funding: The program is intended to benefit individual artists and is considered taxable income. If granted, be mindful of this when reporting income. Projects may not be conducted under business names or structures. Individual applicants may not apply on behalf of a business or LLC. If funded, the submitted W-9 form must have the “Individual/Sole Proprietor” box checked to receive payment. If the applicant uses a name other than their legal name publicly, this is allowable in the application under “Organization Name.” Contact info@aracouncil.org with any questions. Application must have arts and/or culture-bearing as the project’s primary focus. Applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age or older and be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status. Applicant must be a resident of Minnesota, as determined by their voting address and/or Application snapshot: target deadline March 15, 2026; published funding information Up to $4,000; eligibility guidance Individual artists in Arrowhead Region (includes Duluth) Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Individual Artist Grants is sponsored by Arrowhead Regional Arts Council. Supports individual artists in the Arrowhead region (northeast Minnesota) for projects including ceramics, as evidenced by recent awards for ceramic arts development. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Individual Artist Grants – Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Fiscal Sponsor Guidelines Fiscal Sponsor Guidelines Fiscal Sponsor Guidelines Photo courtesy Victoria Kaufman Artist Equity Grant Recipient The Art Project Grant provides funding up to $4,000 for individual artists throughout the Arrowhead Region. This grant is intended to support relevant, meaningful arts activities that have value to you and your community. Applicants may propose general art projects or arts education projects. Application Opens: February 2, 2026 | Deadline: March 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. | Earliest Project Start Date: July 1, 2026 Download Grant Guidelines The Artist Equity Grant provides up to $4,000 to individual artists who are Black, Indigenous, People of Color, People with Disabilities, People 65+, Military Veterans, and/or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Agender, Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2+). This grant is intended to provide funding to amplify these voices through projects and/or professional development. Application Open: August 4, 2025 | Deadline: September 14, 2025 before 11:59 PM | Earliest Project Start Date: January 1, 2026 Download Grant Guidelines Artist Emergency relief fund The Emergency Relief Fund Grant Program provides $500 or $1000 to individual artists who have had a critical need relating to healthcare, housing, equipment, or legal emergencies since January 1, 2024. This grant is intended to serve our community by addressing the pressing circumstances of artists in need. We can fund at least 36 artists in need with this program. Application Open: September 29, 2025 | Deadline: November 9, 2025 before 11:59 PM | Emergency Relief Period : January 1, 2024 – Present Download Grant Guidelines (Reachable hours between 10 am–3 pm) As one of the 11 regional arts councils in Minnesota, ARAC’s funding is derived from appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund and Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (Legacy Amendment) as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota. ARAC also receives a generous grant from The McKnight Foundation. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information $2,750 - $4,000; eligibility guidance Individual artists residing in Arrowhead region counties (Cook, Lake, St. Louis, Koochiching) Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
