Workshops
Upcoming Grant Workshops for Individual Artists & Culture Bearers
Monday, June 2 | 6-8p | Lake City Area Arts
The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) is offering this free, in-person workshop for individual artists and culture bearers in our 11-county region. Executive Director Anastasia Shartin and Outreach & Accessibility Manager Sharon Mansur will share an overview of SEMAC’s grant programs and professional development opportunities. They will also discuss the process of applying for an Individual Artists & Culture Bearers Grant (next deadline July 28th, 2025), share helpful tips and resources, and offer time for creatives to mingle and connect.
Registration is recommended. Contact sharon@semac.org, (507) 281-4848, 711 TTY with questions or accessibility needs.
Thursday, June 5 | 6-8p | Austin ArtWorks Center
The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) is offering this free, in-person workshop for individual artists and culture bearers in our 11-county region. Executive Director Anastasia Shartin and Outreach & Accessibility Manager Sharon Mansur will share an overview of SEMAC’s grant programs and professional development opportunities. They will also discuss the process of applying for an Individual Artists & Culture Bearers Grant (next deadline July 28th, 2025), share helpful tips and resources, and offer time for creatives to mingle and connect.
Registration is recommended. Contact sharon@semac.org, (507) 281-4848, 711 TTY with questions or accessibility needs.
Wednesday, June 25 | 6-8:30p via Zoom
The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) is offering this free, virtual workshop for individual artists and culture bearers in our 11-county region. Executive Director Anastasia Shartin and Outreach & Accessibility Manager Sharon Mansur will share an overview of SEMAC’s grant programs and professional development opportunities. They will also discuss the Individual Artists & Culture Bearers Grant (next deadline July 28th, 2025), share helpful tips and resources, and take participants through a step-by-step of the SEMAC grant application for individuals.
Registration is required. Contact sharon@semac.org, (507) 281-4848, 711 TTY with questions or accessibility needs.
Upcoming Grant Workshop for General Operating Support
Tuesday, June 24 | 6-8:30p via Zoom
Join SEMAC for a free virtual workshop on June 24, 6-8:30 PM, to learn about General Operating Support grants for small and medium arts organizations in southeastern Minnesota.
SEMAC Executive Director Anastasia Shartin will provide an overview of this biennial grant program, which offers $5,000 per year for two years ($10,000 total) to eligible arts organizations. The workshop will cover grant guidelines, application tips, and a step-by-step walkthrough of the application process.
General Operating Support applications open July 1, 2025 (odd-numbered year) and will be awarded until available funds are exhausted. Applicants who submit grants by August 31 will be notified in mid-November. Applicants who submit grants by November 1 will be notified in mid-January. These grants support staffing, salaries, equipment, facilities, and administrative expenses—no matching funds required. Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status, be active in the region for 3+ years, and have operating expenses under $174,000 over the past four years to qualify.
Registration required. Contact sharon@semac.org or (507) 281-4848, 711 TTY with questions or accessibility needs.
Upcoming Grant Workshop for Artists & Culture Bearers in the Schools
Thursday, June 26 | 6-8:30p via Zoom
SEMAC Executive Director Anastasia Shartin and Outreach & Accessibility Manager Sharon Mansur will guide participants through this $2,000 to $4,000 grant opportunity to provide students with opportunities to work directly with artists and culture bearers during the school day. The workshop will cover program guidelines, application strategies, and provide a step-by-step walkthrough of the application process.
The lead applicant for this grant can either be an individual artist or culture bearer living in the SEMAC region or the school in which the residency will take place. Grant activities must supplement the school’s arts curriculum and not be a substitute for these basic requirements.
Applications for the 2025-26 school year open July 1 and will be awarded until available funds are exhausted. Applicants who submit by August 1 will be notified in early September. Applicants who submit by October 1 will be notified in mid-November. And applicants who submit by December 1 will be notified in mid-January.
Registration required. Contact sharon@semac.org or (507) 281-4848, 711 TTY with questions or accessibility needs.
Upcoming Grant Workshop for Programming and Project Support for Organizations
Wednesday, August 27 | 6-8:30p via Zoom
Join SEMAC for a free virtual workshop via Zoom to learn about SEMAC’s Programming and Project Support for Organizations grants supporting arts creation, performance, publication, and exhibition in southeastern Minnesota.
SEMAC Executive Director Anastasia Shartin will guide participants through these $5,000 presenter/production assistance grants. The workshop will cover eligibility requirements, application best practices, and offer a step-by-step walkthrough of the application process.
Programming Grants fund activities directly involved in bringing arts experiences to southeastern Minnesota communities. Recipients may reapply annually once previous grant activities are complete. The next Programming and Project Support grant application opens September 1, 2025 with a submission deadline of September 30, 2025.
Registration required. Contact sharon@semac.org or (507) 281-4848, 711 TTY with questions or accessibility needs.
Registration link coming soon.