Arts Experiences supports individuals and organizations creating or presenting arts activities, from concerts to public art, to offer Minnesotans meaningful arts experiences in their communities.
Funder: Minnesota State Arts Board
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$35,000; no cash match required
Summary: Supports individuals and organizations creating or presenting meaningful arts experiences for Minnesotans in community or public life.
Key Information: Limits apply to applications across Arts Board programs; review the program-specific eligibility rules before applying.
Arts Experiences is a Minnesota State Arts Board pilot program supporting individuals and organizations that provide meaningful arts experiences for Minnesotans within their communities. Its focus is on opportunities to engage in arts activities as part of community or public life, supporting both the creation of artistic work and its presentation.
Eligible projects can include concerts, plays, tours, exhibitions, arts festivals, and public art. The program also supports other kinds of arts activities that serve this community-centered purpose, rather than limiting funding to those formats. Across these activities, the central priority is the experience offered to Minnesotans in their own communities.