CNMI Arts & Culture Inc.

23/10/2026

ATTENTION TINIAN & ROTA ARTISTS & CULTURAL PRACTITIONERS!

Håfa Adai & Tirow! Join us for a special one-hour gathering to connect, network, and learn directly about regional funding opportunities and dedicated resources available for Pacific artists.

We are honored to welcome Anika Tené, Director of Grants, Awards, and Programs at Creative West (WESTAF), for an open discussion and presentation on both islands.

Cost: FREE & open to all artists, creatives, and cultural practitioners

Light refreshments will be provided at both events
Choose your island event below and reserve your spot:

📍 TINIAN MEET & GREET
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
🏫 Location: Tinian Youth Center
📲 How to Register: Scan the QR code on the Tinian flyer (younger musician on bottom left)

📍 ROTA MEET & GREET
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
🏫 Location: Sinapalo Youth Center
📲 How to Register: Scan the QR code on the Rota flyer (woven turtle on mid-left)

What we’ll cover:

Overview of Creative West and its regional mission

Key insights into the Pacific Jurisdiction Artist Fund (PJAF)

Open community Q&A and networking session
Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions, share your voice, and access crucial program support. Scan the QR code on your island's flyer to register, or click t

30/05/2026

22/04/2026

https://cerfplus.org/grants/emergency-relief/?org=808&lvl=100&ite=4798&lea=0&ctr=0&par=1&trk=a18Nt00000DGacjIAD

CERF+ offers $3,000 Emergency Relief Grants to craft artists who experienced a recent and substantially disruptive emergency or disaster.

25/03/2026

The 2026 Pacific Jurisdictions Artist Fund (PJAF) is now accepting applications!

This fund provides $2,000 in unrestricted support to artists, culture bearers, and tradition keepers in American Samoa, Guam, and CNMI.

Interested in applying and want to know more? Attend one of our upcoming information sessions:
March 25 at 2 p.m. SST, March 26 at 11 a.m. ChST
March 25 at 5 p.m. SST, March 26 at 2 p.m. ChST

Head to GO Smart to register for a session or start your application today: https://creativewestgrants.gosmart.org/

Photo Credit: Manny Crisostomo