$3,000 Professional Mid-Career Artist Grant
Professional Mid-Career Artist Deadline: October 1, 2023
$1,500 Artist Career Development Grant
Artist Career Development Deadline: March 1, 2024
These project grants provides financial support to artists committed to advancing their work and careers. Artists at all stages of development are eligible. Artists may expand their present work, advance in skill or technique, or move in a new direction. They can apply for a specific project that contributes directly to their growth and development as a professional.
Applications are encouraged from artists in all art disciplines, and this may include dance, literature, media arts, music, theater, visual art, folk and traditional art. Artists must have resided in Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, LeSueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, or Watonwan County for a minimum of six months prior to application.
Below is a link to the printed artist grant writing workshop overview.
Artist Grant Writing Workshop Overview (PDF)
We have created a step-by-step tutorial on how to create an online account and apply for a grant in our online grant system.
Artist Tutorial (PDF)
Do you need Tips on how to prepare your resume, artist statement, and/or work samples? Click the link below.
Tips for Artist Resume and Work Samples (PDF)
Prairie Lakes values an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community and this is reflected in our policies and programs. We are committed to countering systemic inequities that exclude individuals and communities from access to the arts based on race, gender, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, class, age, and geography. This may include historically marginalized and underserved groups such as: Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), People with Disabilities, LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, etc.) and Seniors.
We encourage Artists that are BIPOC and LGBTQ+ to apply, as well as artists with disabilities. If you need extra assistance in the application process, please contact the PLRAC office and we would be happy to assist you.
IMPORTANT: Please read the grant program guidelines thoroughly before starting your application. New applicants are also strongly encouraged to call the office and talk with the Prairie Lakes staff.
Artist guidelines (PDF)
Artist Application Questions (Microsoft Word doc)
Artist Budget page (Microsoft Excel spreadsheet)
The Artist grant program is funded by the McKnight Foundation.
