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Individual Artist Grants (Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council) is sponsored by Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC). Competitive Individual Artist Grants are awarded to encourage the development of new work by artists who are full-time residents of the SEMAC Region. Creations in each of the five artistic disciplines – Dance, Literary Arts, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts, as well as interdisciplinary work, will be considered.
The grant activity must culminate in a public engagement component or Capstone Event.
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Opportunities for Individual Artists - SEMAC Opportunities for Individual Artists Go to the Grant Applications page for access to the grant interface. Competitive Individual Artist Grants are awarded to encourage the development of new work by artists who are full-time residents of the SEMAC Region .
Creations in each of the five artistic disciplines – Dance, Literary Arts, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts, as well as interdisciplinary work, will be considered. The grant activity must culminate in a public engagement component or Capstone Event , via publication, performance, workshops, or exhibition, at an accessible venue provided by a non-profit or other approved organization.
Individual Artists may apply for a $3,000 Emerging Artist Grant or a $5,000 Advancing Artist Grant Matching funds are never required for Individual Artist Grants. Grants to individual artists are taxable income. Consult a tax adviser if you have questions about taxable income.
Both Individual Artist categories include a designation for Culture Bearers . Artists who identify as BIMPOC, PWD, Veterans, Seniors, and/or LGBTQIA2+ are encouraged to apply, Two deadlines are offered per fiscal year – July 28 and January 28. Recipients of Individual Artist Grants who are in good standing are currently eligible to reapply every fiscal year.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Full-time residents of the SEMAC Region (southeastern Minnesota). Artists who identify as BIMPOC, PWD, Veterans, Seniors, and/or LGBTQIA2+ are encouraged to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $3,000 (Emerging Artist) or $5,000 (Advancing Artist). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Individual Artist Grants (Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council) are due January 28, 2028. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Individual Artist Grants (Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council) is funded by Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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