Arrowhead Regional Arts Council

08/25/2026

Interested in our Operating Support Grant's Accessible Arts Opportunity but not sure where to start?

Check out our Accessibility Toolkit, a one-stop shop for information, ideas, and resources! https://aracouncil.org/accessibility

Have more questions? Join us this Thursday, August 27, for our Accessible Arts Workshop feat. Above & Beyond with U from 5–7PM! Free, virtual, and open to the public!

Register: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/workshopsform/event/agwwaoa22c/

About the Operating Support Grant & Accessible Arts Opportunity:
The Operating Support Grant Program provides up to $15,000 of unrestricted funding to arts organizations within the Arrowhead Region. This grant is intended to support core programming and general operations for the organization.

This grant now features an optional Accessible Arts opportunity for up to $2,000 of additional funding. This Pilot Program is designed to improve overall organization accessibility. Combined with the Operating Support Grant, this total award could provide up to $17,000 of funding towards Operating Support & Accessible Arts.

Apply today: https://aracouncil.org/operating-support-grant

08/24/2026

TONIGHT!
Join the Smithsonian for a community conversation to learn about how they are deepening their work with rural and Tribal communities across America.

Monday, August 24, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM | The Depot Great Hall | FREE

During this free public discussion, Rural Initiative Director, Andy Mink will share insights from research and community collaborations that have strengthened and supported community well-being across the country. The Smithsonian wants to hear from you! Enjoy complimentary snacks and a cash bar as we discuss the possibilities together.

You can also catch them at the Minnesota Discovery Center on Tuesday, August 25 from 5:30–7:30 PM!

08/21/2026

Accessible Arts Workshop | August 27, 2026 | 5–7 PM
Join ARAC's Grant Advising Team to learn more about the Operating Support Grant Program's Accessible Arts Pilot Program and how to create an accessible arts experience featuring Jenna Udenberg, founder of the nonprofit Above & Beyond With U, which works to increase accessibility and inclusion in Minnesota and beyond. Receive insight into how to create an accessible artistic experience, regardless if you're an ARAC grant program applicant as this workshop is open to the public.

FREE | VIRTUAL | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Register: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/workshopsform/event/agwwaoa22c/

08/18/2026

Great opportunity for the kiddos up in Grand Portage! Check it out! 🙌

Youth ages 8 and up are invited to this birch bark medallion workshop, presented by thw Grand Portage National Monument

08/17/2026

Join ARAC's Grant Advising Team to learn more about the Operating Support Grant Program and how to craft a compelling project proposal. Receive grant writing tips and tricks to ensure you have a strong application with realistic goals and measures to evaluate the outcome of your proposed art project.

August 20, 2026 | 5 – 7 PM
FREE, VIRTUAL, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Register: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/workshopsform/event/agwwiaa12c/

08/17/2026

Join ARAC's Grant Advising Team to learn more about the Artist Equity Grant Program and how to craft a compelling project proposal. Receive grant writing tips and tricks to ensure you have a strong application with realistic goals and measures to evaluate the outcome of your proposed art project.

August 18, 2026 | 5 – 7 PM
FREE, VIRTUAL, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Register: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/workshopsform/event/writwrkshpaug1826

08/12/2026

Some awesome youth workshops are coming up at Lake Vermilion Cultural Center!

Attention Kids in the Tower Area!

08/11/2026

JOIN US TODAY!
Let's learn about the Individual Artist Equity Grant!
Join us for an information session on August 11, 2026, from 5 – 6:30 PM!
This info session is free, virtual, and open to the public!
Register: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/workshopsform/event/aracinfosesaug1126/

08/11/2026

CALL FOR SpOoOooOky ART! 👻

North Shorror! 2026 Haunted Art Gallery Call for Art Attention all artists! We’re looking for submissions to celebrate October, Halloween, and all things creepy! See below for a description of the event details, timeline, guidelines for artists, and a link to the 2026 online proposal form. North ....

08/05/2026

Hey orgs, want to learn more about the Operating Support Grant?
Join us on August 13, 2026 from 5 – 6:30 PM for a grant information session!

This session is free, virtual, and open to the public!

Register: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/workshopsform/event/opsinfosesaug1326/