Congrats ARAC Grant Recipients!
Artist Equity Grant
bb Amante, Aitkin, Aitkin,
Funding will support the completion of three oil paintings on plywood.
BellSkimmer Studio, Duluth, St. Louis,
Funding will support the artist’s poetry and artwork series.
Brian Malloy, Grand Marais, Cook,
Funding will support the research and creation of a novel exploring a different genre and audience the artist wants to explore.
Carolyn S. Olson, Duluth, St. Louis,
Funding will support the artist and supplies to complete a series of narrative drawings.
Clare Cooley, Duluth, St. Louis,
Funding will support a virtual live performance piece showcasing a series of landscape paintings.
Denise Lindquist, Warba, Itasca,
Funding will support the time, travel and production of a book featuring interviews with elders in the Native Community.
Kayla Schiltgen, Two Harbors, Lake,
Funding will support the choreography in a collaborative performance.
Kristen Kaas, Duluth, St. Louis,
Funding will support the exploration of local natural pigments in the Arrowhead Region.
Lindsy Mason O'Brien, Duluth, St. Louis,
Funding will support the completion of a novel project.
Mary Casanova, International Falls, Koochiching,
Funding will provide support for the artist to submit an episode pilot to film and television festivals.
Moss Kupper, Duluth, St. Louis,
Funding will support the time and completion of a novel documenting a thru-hike of the Superior Hiking Trail.
Samuel Miltich, Grand Rapids, Itasca,
Funding will support the artist’s expansion of their practice of polyphonic solo guitar to traditional Eastern European and Balkan folk music.
Sarah Agaton Howes, Cloquet, Carlton,
Funding will support the artist in research of traditional Ojibwe design to create a new series of designs.
Serenity Schoonover, Duluth, St. Louis,
Funding will support the design and creation of new work for public exhibit and youth art education.
Tiffany Quade, Saginaw, St. Louis,
Funding will support the research and creation of animated illustrations representing Saami stories.
Victoria Kaufman, Duluth, St. Louis,
Funding will support an art show at a local venue featuring the artist’s poetry and print works.
Operating Support Grant
Armory Arts and Music Center, Duluth, St. Louis
Funding will support the organization’s increase in outreach and programming.
Borealis Chamber Artists, Duluth, St. Louis
Funding will support the organization’s operating funds to increase attendance both in person and virtually and expand on programming.
County Seat Theater Company, Cloquet, Carlton
Funding will support the organization’s operations to enhance and grow programming.
Ely Folk School, Ely, St. Louis
Funding will support the organization’s operations to dedicate time to professional development.
Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program, Grand Rapids, Itasca
Funding will support general operating of the organization to expand on programs.
Lake Superior Writers, Duluth, St. Louis
Funding will support the organization's operating funds to help increase overall membership and program development.
Matinee Musicale, Duluth, St. Louis
Funding will support the organization’s general operation to create enjoyable experiences for attendees.
Nordic Center, Duluth, St. Louis
Funding will support operating expenses to improve internal communications and public communications. The organization will use funding to sustain current operations.
Northern Lakes Arts Association, Ely, St. Louis
Funding will support operating funds to increase awareness and engagement to art in Northeast Minnesota.
Third Coast Chamber Collective, Grand Rapids, Itasca
Funding will support the organization’s operations to provide high quality programming.
Twin Ports Wind Ensemble, Duluth, St. Louis
Funding will support the organization’s operations to continue to provide musical experiences and opportunities to their community.
