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.