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This is your hub for arts news and opportunities in west central Minnesota. Learn more at www.lrac4.org. Office and Gallery Hours: M - F, 9 - 5

Follow Lake Region Arts Council to stay up to date on grants, programs, exhibitions, events, and arts advocacy across our nine-county region. Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) is one of Minnesota's eleven regional arts councils. Our mission is to encourage and support the arts throughout west central Minnesota (Region 4), specifically serving the counties of Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail,

Pope, Stevens, Traverse and Wilkin. LRAC hosts exhibits in two galleries - the LRAC-McKnight Gallery, and the Solo Gallery - both located at our office at 133 South Mill Street in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

01/09/2026

🎶 Mark Your Calendars!

Celebrate 2026 McKnight Fellow Michael Ward-Bergeman with an immersive evening of music at the Evansville Arts Center on Friday, September 18!

🌎 Global Instruments, Local Hands brings Ward-Bergeman’s collection of instruments gathered from cultures around the world to Evansville for a unique, hands-on experience. During the first half of the evening, audiences can see the instruments up close and even play alongside the artist. After intermission, settle in for a full concert performance.

An acclaimed accordionist, performer, songwriter, and composer, Ward-Bergeman has performed with artists including Yo-Yo Ma and with leading orchestras throughout North America. His compositions have been commissioned by Carnegie Hall and the Silk Road Ensemble, and his work appears on the Grammy Award-winning album Sing Me Home.

📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 Evansville Arts Center | Evansville, MN
🎟️ Tickets: $28

Tickets are intentionally limited to keep this an immersive experience, so make plans to join the Evansville Arts Coalition for this special evening!

Full Details:
https://www.evansvilleartcenter.org/events/michael-ward-bergeman

28/08/2026

It’s always good to get out and connect with the people and places that make our region’s arts community so vibrant! 🎨

Last week, Tim and Lee headed to Detroit Lakes to visit with Amy Stearns from Project 412 and learn more about the creative work happening in the area.

While there, they got a tour of Ortonstone Sculpture Park and caught up over lunch with LRAC Becker County Board members Mary Beth and Gary.

Thanks to Amy for showing us around, and to Mary Beth and Gary for taking the time to connect! We love opportunities to get out of the office, see what’s happening across our region, and spend time with the people helping make it happen. ❤️

27/08/2026

🎨 Have you stopped in to view the 2026 Guest Juror Exhibition!

We’re coming into the final weeks of this year’s Guest Juror Exhibition, currently filling both the LRAC Main Gallery and Office Gallery with work by 21 regional artists, selected by guest juror Anne Meyer.

If you haven’t stopped in yet—or you’d like another look—there’s still time! The exhibition features an incredible range of painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, fiber art, mixed media, and more, celebrating the creativity and artistic talent found throughout our region.

And be sure to join us as we celebrate the artists and close out the exhibition together!

✨ Closing Reception, Juror Talk & Awards
📅 Tuesday, September 15
🕔 Reception: 5:00–6:30 PM
🎤 Juror Talk & Award Ceremony: 5:30 PM

Hear Anne Meyer share more about her jurying process, celebrate the featured artists, and find out which works will receive this year’s awards.

The exhibition remains on view through September 15. Come see it while you can—and join us for the closing celebration! 🖼️

Event link 🔗
https://www.facebook.com/share/1HdZxMZJcD/

26/08/2026

📣 We’re Hiring: Grants Manager!

Looking for work that supports artists, strengthens communities, and helps make creative projects possible across west central Minnesota? The Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) is looking for an organized, detail-oriented professional to join our team as Grants Manager.

This full-time, year-round position is at the heart of LRAC’s grantmaking work. The Grants Manager oversees LRAC grant programs and works directly with artists and organizations throughout the process—from answering questions and reviewing eligibility to preparing applications for panel review, maintaining records, monitoring final reports, and leading grant workshops.

You might be a great fit if you:
✨ Are highly organized and good at keeping track of details and deadlines
✨ Communicate clearly and enjoy helping people navigate a process
✨ Have experience with grants, nonprofit or government programs, bookkeeping, administration, or other detail-oriented work
✨ Are comfortable learning and using technology, including Microsoft Office, web-based systems, and AI applications
✨ Enjoy working collaboratively with staff, applicants, grant review panels, and a Board

This is a full-time position with benefits, including retirement, PTO, and health, dental, and vision insurance.

📄 To apply: Submit a cover letter and current resumé.
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://jobs.springboardforthearts.org/.../grants-manager

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply soon!

Join the LRAC team and help connect artists and organizations throughout our nine-county region with the resources they need to create, grow, and bring arts experiences to their communities. 🎨

25/08/2026

⏰ Deadline this Thursday!

There are only a few days left to apply for the LRAC Fall Project Grant. Eligible organizations may request up to $4,500 to support arts experiences in communities throughout our nine-county region.

Funding may support:

🎭 Performances and productions
🖼️ Exhibitions
🎶 Touring artists and performers
🏫 School artist residencies
✨ Other community arts activities

Eligible applicants include nonprofit arts organizations, nonprofits, local governments, and educational institutions. A 20% cash or in-kind match is required.

📅 Application deadline: Thursday, August 27, 2026

If your organization has a project in mind, now is the time to complete your application! Review the guidelines and contact LRAC as soon as possible with any questions.

🔗 Learn more and apply:
https://lrac4.org/organization-grants

24/08/2026

🎨 Have you started your FY27 Fall Legacy Grant application yet?

Whether you’re an individual artist developing a new project or an organization planning an arts experience for your community, now is a great time to begin!

LRAC Legacy Grants support projects that increase Arts Access, Arts Learning, and Arts & Cultural Heritage opportunities throughout our nine-county region.

✨ Individual Legacy Grants
Open to individual artists living in the LRAC region

✨ Organization Legacy Grants
Open to eligible arts organizations, nonprofits, local governments, educational institutions, and qualifying artist groups

💵 Grant requests: $500–$12,500
📅 Application deadline: Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
📅 Projects may begin: On or after December 16, 2026

New to LRAC grants? We especially encourage first-time applicants to apply! Review the guidelines, begin developing your idea, and contact Ali at LRAC if you have questions about the program or application process. We’re here to help!

🔗 Learn more and apply:

Individual Artists:
https://lrac4.org/legacy-grants

Organizations:
https://lrac4.org/organizational-grants

21/08/2026

☀️ Soak up the last days and nights of summer—find something fun to do close to home on the LRAC Arts Calendar!

From concerts and exhibitions to festivals, performances, workshops, and art markets, there are plenty of ways to experience the creativity of west central Minnesota before the season slips away.

🎨 Find out what’s happening near you on the LRAC Arts Calendar:
https://www.lrac4calendar.org

Hosting an upcoming arts event in LRAC’s nine-county region? Submit it to the calendar and help audiences throughout Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, and Wilkin counties discover what you have planned!

📅 Submit your event:
https://www.lrac4calendar.org/submit-an-event

21/08/2026

We’re Hiring: Grants Manager

The Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) is looking for an organized, detail-oriented professional to join our team as our Grants Manager!

This full-time, year-round position plays an important role in helping artists and arts organizations throughout our region access funding and bring creative projects to life.

The Grants Manager oversees LRAC’s grant programs, including Arts and Cultural Heritage programs, and works directly with applicants throughout the grant process—from answering questions and reviewing eligibility to preparing applications for panel review, maintaining grant records, monitoring final reports, and conducting grant workshops.

We’re looking for someone who:
✨ Is highly organized and comfortable managing details and deadlines
✨ Communicates clearly and enjoys helping people navigate a process
✨ Has experience with grants, nonprofit or government programs, bookkeeping, administration, or other detail-oriented work
✨ Is comfortable with technology, including Microsoft Office, web-based systems, and AI applications
✨ Can work collaboratively with LRAC staff, applicants, grant review panels, and the Board

This is a full-time position with benefits, including retirement, PTO, and health, dental, and vision insurance.

📄 To apply: Submit a cover letter and current resumé.

🔗 https://jobs.springboardforthearts.org/job/grants-manager-fergus-falls-minnesota-3376

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply soon!

Join the LRAC team and play an important role in connecting artists and organizations across west central Minnesota with the resources that help make arts experiences possible. 🎨

20/08/2026

⏰ **One Week Left to Apply!**

There's just **one week remaining** to apply for the **LRAC Fall Project Grant for Organizations**.

If your nonprofit arts organization, nonprofit, local government, or educational institution has an arts project planned this fall or beyond, there's still time to apply for **up to $4,500** in grant funding.

Eligible projects include:
🎭 Performances and productions
🖼️ Exhibitions
🎶 Touring artists and performers
🏫 School artist residencies
✨ Community arts programs and other creative projects

📅 **Application Deadline:** **Thursday, August 27, 2026**

If you're planning to apply, now is the time to finalize your application. We also encourage first-time applicants to reach out with any questions before submitting—we're happy to help!

Learn more and apply:
https://lrac4.org/organizational-grants

Know an organization with a great arts project in the works? Share this opportunity with them!

18/08/2026

🎨 Last Call! Applications Close This Thursday!

The Artist Cohort is a free, 10-month professional development program that supports artists as they grow sustainable creative careers through personalized coaching, professional development, marketing materials, exhibition opportunities, peer support, and more.

Whether you're emerging, established, or somewhere in between, this program is designed to help you move your creative practice forward.

🗓️ Application Deadline:
Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 5 PM

Don't let this opportunity pass you by. We'd love to see your application!

🔗 Apply today: https://lrac4.org/artist-cohort

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Monday	09:00 - 15:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 15:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 15:00
Thursday	09:00 - 15:00

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+18887359622

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http://www.lrac4.org/

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