At the October 13, 2022, meeting, the Central MN Arts Board (CMAB) awarded a total of $208,478 in support of twenty-nine regional arts projects. Applications are scored by a panel of artists, nonprofit administrators, and members of other community groups. Panel scores are provided to the Board of Directors and used in determining how to […]

At the September 15, 2022, meeting, the Central MN Arts Board (CMAB) awarded $28,000 in Artist Career Development grants. The CMAB Artist Career Development program provides funding in support of projects, training opportunities, purchases and other activities that assist artists in making the next step in their artistic careers. Funding for this program is provided […]

At the October 14, 2021 meeting, the Central MN Arts Board (CMAB) awarded a Public Art Grant in the amount of $13,230 to The Delano Area Council for Arts and Culture for “Spirit of Community”, a sculpture commissioned from Pedersen Metal Design of North Mankato. The sculpture will be permanently installed in the Delano Sculpture […]

At the September 16, 2021, meeting, the Central MN Arts Board (CMAB) awarded $37,163 in Artist Career Development grants. The CMAB Artist Career Development program provides funding in support of projects, training opportunities, purchases and other activities that assist artists in making the next step in their artistic careers. Funding for this program is provided […]

At the September 16, 2021 meeting, the Central MN Arts Board (CMAB) awarded $40,000 in Organizational Development Grants. The CMAB Organizational Development program provides funds to help establish, maintain & strengthen the infrastructure of nonprofit arts organizations. These funds are also available to assist arts groups in establishing 501(c)(3) status. Funding for this grant program […]

At the September 16, 2021, meeting, the Central MN Arts Board (CMAB) awarded $71,877 in Pandemic Recovery for Individuals grants. Pandemic Recovery Support for Individuals provides funding for activities that help artists adapt their work to the changing environment, return to creative careers after leaving the workforce during the pandemic and to stay relevant and […]

At the September 19, 2019 meeting, the Central Minnesota Arts Board (CMAB) awarded $7,000 in Arts Legacy funds to two area organizations in support of Artist Residencies. The Artist in Residency (AIR) program is designed to enhance education through the arts with supportive grants to schools and nonprofit organizations. The intention of any residency proposal […]