The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is pleased to announce their latest “Call for Entries” for the 2021 Annual Art Exhibit. And applications are also open for the NWMAC ‘Of The Year’ awards.
ART EXHIBIT
This year, the annual Art Exhibit will be in Warroad in June. The deadline for the Exhibit has been extended until April 22 due to June dates for the showcase. The application is open online for artists to submit work anytime until April 22.
Artists from the seven-county service region can enter into this art exhibit and will be competing for $2,300.00 in cash awards. Artists must reside in Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Polk, Pennington, Roseau, or Red Lake counties to be eligible. Both adult and student artists are encouraged to enter. Exhibit cash award winners will be chosen while the exhibit is on display by a qualified juror. They will be recognized and receive their check at the Artist Reception. The Artist Reception will be in June in Warroad.
Visit our website for more information, including the exhibit entry rules and directions. If you would like the application mailed to you, please contact the NWMAC office at 218-745-8886 or email director@NWArtsCouncil.org. The application must be submitted no later than April 22, 2021.
‘OF THE YEAR’ AWARDS
Applications are open for nominations for the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Of the Year Awards. Three awards are given each year to recognize artists and arts advocates within the region who stand out in terms of artistry or volunteerism in the arts. Often people serve in both roles.
The Arts Advocate of the Year award is $500.00 and often goes to a local leader who lives in the area where the artist reception will be held. But anyone is eligible to be nominated. Arts includes all disciplines.
The Artist of the Year award can be given to any discipline artist including visual, performing, or creative writing who are emerging or at a mid-way point in their artistic endeavors. It is a cash award of $500.00 to use however they see fit.
Artists can only receive our Northwest Star Award once, as a lifetime achievement award. This award is for $5,000.00 and can be a wonderful gift to those who have chosen a hard career path related to artistic expression.
The deadline for nominations is April 22. It has been extended this year due to a later reception date. Please consider nominating someone who you view as a deserving candidate from the seven-county service area in northwestern Minnesota. Persons who believe their nominee would qualify for this award and have questions should contact the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council office at (218) 745-8886 or email director@NWArtsCouncil.org for more information. The nomination form is on the NWMAC website.
Awards will be presented at the Northwest Minnesota Arts Exhibit reception in Warroad in June. Stay tuned for more information. Funding for Northwest Star and Northwest Artist of the Year comes from The McKnight Foundation. Funding for Northwest Arts Advocate of the Year comes from the Minnesota State Legislature.
