Creative Individuals
Forecasted
Creative Individuals from the Minnesota State Arts Board funds Minnesota artists and culture bearers to advance their creative research and deepen engagement with communities.
Funder: Minnesota State Arts Board
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027
Funding Amounts: $2,000–$10,000 per award; 12-month grant period; no cash match required
Summary: Supports Minnesota artists and culture bearers to develop or sustain their creative practices while engaging with Minnesota communities.
Description
The Creative Individuals program, administered by the Minnesota State Arts Board, provides funding for individual artists and culture bearers in Minnesota to deepen their creative practice and meaningfully engage with audiences, participants, students, or communities across the state. The program aims to enrich Minnesota’s cultural landscape by empowering artists and tradition bearers to further their work and public engagement. Funding may be used for a wide range of creative activities, including project development, public engagement, and sustaining ongoing artistic work.
