FY2023 Awards
So far in FY2023, SEMAC has awarded $406,185 in grants to fifty organizations and fifteen individual artists, listed by county.
Dodge County
- Kasson-Mantorville Public Schools received a $5,000 Small Towns/Rural Areas grant for The Folsom Prison Experience in Kasson.
- Mantorville Theatre Company received a $5,000 Small Towns/Rural Areas grant for the Completion of Enhanced Safety and Portability of Audience Seating.
Fillmore County
- Kaley Cross received a $3,000 Emerging Artist Grant for Instinctual Quilt.
- Chatfield Brass Band received a $4,690 Small Towns/Rural Areas grant for Chatfield Music in the Park Summer Concerts.
- Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center received a $5,000 Legacy grant for Stringwood Chamber Music on the Hill in Lanesboro.
- Friends of Peterson received a $10,000 Legacy grant for Gammel Dag – A Scandinavian Midsummer Celebration.
Goodhue County
- Cheryl Finnegan received a $5,000 Advancing Artist Grant for Individuals from Pine Island, Minnesota.
- Red Wing Art Association received a $10,000 Legacy grant for Poet Artist Collaboration 2023.
- Red Wing Collectors Society Foundation received a $10,000 Legacy grant for Red Wing Pottery Historic Kiln Restoration.
- Zumbrota Area Arts Council received a $5,000 Small Towns/Rural Areas grant for 2023 Summer Music in East Park.
Houston County
- Lanesboro Barn Dance received a $4,520 Small Towns/Rural Areas grant for 2023 Barn Dance Series.
- Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Association received a $5,000 Small Towns/Rural Areas grant for May 2023 Bluegrass Music Festival.
- Spring Grove Schools received a $5,000 Small Towns/Rural Areas grant for Theatre Partnership.
Mower County
- Austin Area Commission for the Arts received a $10,000 Legacy grant for Emerging Artists Supports for the ArtWorks Festival.
- Austin Community Band received a $5,000 Programming grant for Summer Concerts in the Park.
- Austin Symphony Orchestra received a $5,000 Programming grant for Drama & Democracy with Soprano Alexandra Louisiana.
- City of Austin Culture & Arts Commission received a $10,000 Legacy grant for Mural Celebrating Diverse Community Members.
- Matchbox Children’s Theatre received a $5,000 Programming grant for the Production of James and the Giant Peach.
- Summerset Community Theatre received a $10,000 Legacy grant for A Hair Raising, Curious, Rotten! Season 55.
Olmsted County
- Joseph Alexander received a $3,000 Emerging Artist Grant for The Grand Drag Legacy of SE Minnesota.
- Terri Allred received a $3,000 Emerging Artist Grant for Transformation through Transitions.
- Michael Anderson received a $3,000 Emerging Artist Grant for Surrender: Paint on Canvas.
- Rachel Brokenicky received a $5,000 Advancing Artist Grant for Illustration of a Children’s Book.
- Curtis Butturff received a $3,000 Emerging Artist Grant for In Visible: Waterways of Minnesota.
- Spencer Johannes received a $3,000 Emerging Artist Grant for Seeking Help Purchasing a Kiln.
- Beth Sievers received a $5,000 Advancing Artist Grant for Encaustic Expansion.
- Absolute Theatre received a $10,000 Legacy grant for Launch Season 22-23 after Pandemic Pause.
- Art on the Ave received a $5,000 Programming grant for Neighborhood Public Art.
- Byron Community Education received a $5,000 Legacy grant for Starting Up a Middle School Art Club.
- Calliope Theatre Company received a $5,000 Programming grant for Once: The Musical.
- Children’s Dance Theatre received a $5,000 Programming grant for Rapunzel – A Story Ballet.
- Choral Arts Ensemble received a $10,000 Legacy grant for High School Choral Festival 2023.
- The City of Rochester Music Department received a $10,000 Legacy grant for Global Music Series 2023.
- Music Lessons for All received a $7,335 Legacy grant for Sponsoring 7 Students for Piano and Guitar Lessons.
- Rochester Art Center received a $10,000 Legacy grant for Arts Programming.
- Rochester Chamber Music Society received a $5,000 Programming grant for A Concert by Rochester Chamber Music Society.
- Rochester Civic Theatre Company received a $5,000 Programming grant for Mask and Puppet Creation for The Little Mermaid.
- Rochester Community Band received a $5,000 Programming grant for Band Concerts for the Community.
- Rochester Dance Company received a $10,000 Legacy grant for Odyssey: The Epic Journey Home.
- Rochester International Film Group received a $5,000 Programming grant for the 26th Rochester International Film Festival.
- Rochester Male Chorus received a $5,000 Programming grant for Spring Tour.
- Rochester Music Guild received a $10,000 Legacy grant for the 58th Annual Music Competition.
- Shorewood Senior Campus received a $5,000 Legacy grant for Arts for Active Seniors.
- Sing Out Loud received a $5,000 Programming grant for Youth Choral Arts Outreach and Engagement Program.
- Southeast Minnesota Federation Music Club received a $5,000 Programming grant for SE MN FMC Festival 2023.
Rice County
- Jennie Autonoe received a $3,000 Emerging Artist Grant for Transformation Poetry.
- Timothy Goodwin received a $3,000 Emerging Artist Grant for Record Album of Original Songs.
- Emery Stephens received a $5,000 Advancing Artist Grant for Sharing the Legacy of Spirituals.
- Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra received a $10,000 Legacy grant for Harp Concerto Commission, the young artist/orchestra.
- Carleton College received a $5,000 Legacy grant for Copper Street on College Street: Brass at Carleton.
- Northfield Arts Guild received a $9,775 Legacy grant for Kids Spin Through the Arts.
- Northfield Healthy Community Initiative received a $5,000 Legacy grant for The Art of Engagement.
- Northfield Troubadours received a $4,700 Programming grant for Strengthening Choral Singing to Special Audiences.
- Paradise Center for the Arts received a $10,000 Legacy grant for Marquee Children Theatre 2023.
- Vintage Band Festival received a $10,000 Legacy grant for July Festival 2023.
Wabasha County
- Plainview-Elgin-Millville Community Schools received a $1,165 grant for Dance Intensive.
Winona County
- Joy Davis Ripley received a $5,000 Advancing Artist Grant for Un/Masking: Portraits of Mental Health.
- Sharon Mansur received a $5,000 Advancing Artist Grant for Tracings.
- John Paulson received a $5,000 Advancing Artist Grant for 10th Anniversary Big Band Jazz Concerts.
- Bluff Country Studio Art Tour received a $5,000 Programming grant for Bluff Country Studio Art Tour 2023.
- Great River Shakespeare Festival received a $10,000 Legacy grant for Shakespeare for Young People Classes.
- Mid West Music Fest received a $10,000 Legacy grant for Music Festival Expenses 2023.
- Saint Mary’s University Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts received a $10,000 Legacy grant for Celebrating 50 Years of Artistry & Community.
- Theatre du Mississippi received a $5,000 Programming grant for Original Play Competition.
- Winona ORC Industries received a $5,000 Legacy grant for Showing Off Our Colors.