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Artists Respond: Roots of Democracy

Deadline: 28 days left
Entry fee: Not listed - check the source
Award: $2,000
Location: West Central Minnesota (Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin, and the White Earth Nation)
Exhibition window: Sep 1, 2026 → Mar 31, 2027
Applicants notified: Aug 21, 2026

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About

Submit a project proposal (in writing, audio, or video format) describing a creative community-based project that helps people participate in civic life, build connection, and strengthen local communities.

Overview

Springboard for the Arts invites artists and culture bearers in West Central Minnesota to apply for Artists Respond: Roots of Democracy. This program supports creative community projects that help people participate in civic life, build connection across differences, and strengthen local communities.

Award & Funding

Selected artists will receive a $2,000 grant to lead a small community-based project. Funding can support artist time, materials and supplies, event costs, and other essential project expenses.

Eligibility

Be 18 years or older
Live or work in West Central Minnesota (Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin, and the White Earth Nation)
Be able to complete the project during the program timeline
Open to artists of all disciplines, including visual arts, music, performance, storytelling, traditional and cultural practices, and social practice and community-based art

Project Timeline & Scope

Projects should be modest in scale and completed between September 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027. Each project must have one Lead Artist who will communicate with Springboard and manage the grant funds. Collaboration with neighbors, community groups, and other artists is encouraged.

Project Guidelines

Projects may not support or oppose a political candidate or political party, advocate for a ballot measure, or be primarily religious in nature.

Key Dates

Applications Due: Monday, August 10, 2026
Notification of Awards: Friday, August 21, 2026
Kick off and orientation meeting: Late August/Early September 2026
Project Period: September 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
Final Reflection Due: Monday, April 13, 2027

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted through SlideRoom and may be presented in writing, audio, or video format. Applications will be reviewed by a panel of artists and community members.

Payment Schedule

80% ($1,600) paid after signing a project agreement
20% ($400) paid after the final reflection is submitted

Media accepted

photography

Award: $2,000 grant
Eligibility: Open to artists of all disciplines (visual arts, music, performance, storytelling, traditional/cultural practices, social practice) 18 years or older living or working in West Central Minnesota (Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin, and the White Earth Nation).
Audience: Artists and culture bearers 18 years or older based in West Central Minnesota

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