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UPDATED ARTIST RESOURCE: Grants in 50 States

Posted on December 11, 2011December 12, 2011 by R.L. Gibson

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I love a good meal, but I love a free meal even better. The cliche that “you get what you pay for” isn’t always true. Afterall, my favorite gift to receive for ANY holiday is a home-cooked meal. However, complaining about a bad meal at a restaurant (when it was free) does pose complications. As you might imagine, free money for artists are about as plentiful as free meals. But, it can be found. I find that many artists that don’t live within 20 miles of a state’s capitol overlook one of their best opportunities for a free meal or two–their state Arts Organization. Don’t forget to check out the Art of Cooking for tips on writing a winning grant Proposal. It is the same as trying to get a show…

Check out this collection of Arts Organizations across the United States that give artist grants, and I added links to their websites, when possible. Find a Grant. Apply For a Grant. Get a Grant …EAT!

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Art Grants in 50 States

Alabama State Arts Council – The Alabama State Arts Council awards Artist Fellowships of $5,000 for Alabama artists working in crafts, dance, design, media/photography, music, literature, theater and the visual arts. Recipients may use funds to set aside time to create art, improve their skills, or to do what is most advantageous to enhance their artistic careers. Recipients must be residents of Alabama.

Arizona Commission on the Arts – The Arizona Commission on the Arts “Artist Projects” is a programs to support individual artists in all disciplines for project-related costs that allow the artist(s)increased time to research and develop ideas or new works.

California – San Francisco Arts Commission – The San Francisco Arts Commision awards “Individual Artist Commission” Grants of up to $10,000 to individual artists working and living in San Francisco to stimulate the creation and presentation of works of art through out the city.

California – Arts Council Silicon Valley – Up to six fellowships will be given annually to artists living in the Silicon Valley in rotating artistic categories.

California – LEF Foundation – After 25 years of open review funding, LEF California will no longer be accepting uninvited proposals. The Board of Directors will only be funding proactively for the time being.

Colorado Council on the Arts – Colorado Council on the Arts Artist Fellowships acknowledge artistic integrity and quality among Colorado’s artists and promote public awareness of their work. Artist Fellowship Awards are $2,000 to $18,000.

Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism – Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism Artist Fellowship program is designed to encourage the continuing artistic development of Connecticut’s finest creative artists who are seriously committed to their art form and who have a demonstrated history of professional activity in the state. Twenty to thirty-five awards are made each year in the amounts of $5,000 and $2,500. Visual artists are eligible for this program during odd numbered years.

Delaware Division of the Arts – The Delaware Division of the Arts Individual Artist Fellowships are awarded to applicants residing in Delaware for at least one year and at least 18 years of age.

The District of Columbia Comission on Arts and Humanities – The Arts Commission offers funding for the arts in the District of Columbia. The Artist Fellowship Program offers grants to individuals in a broad range of artistic endeavors. Individual fellowships support individual artists who make significant contributions to the arts and who promote the arts in the District of Columbia through artistic excellence. Fellowship artist disciplines rotate on a biannual basis. In 2011, fellowships will be awarded in Media, Visual Arts, and Crafts.

Florida Division of Cultural Affairs – Division of Cultural Affairs for the state of Florida awards grants to individual artists.

Idaho Commission on the Arts – Idaho Commission on the Arts offers grants to individuals.

Illinois Arts Council – The Illinois Arts Council awards grants to individuals for up to $7000.

Indiana Arts Commission – Indiana Arts Commission Grants support individual Indiana artists, in all disciplines, for specific project-related costs. Eligible projects are purposely left flexible to respond to the artists’ ideas, dreams, and needs, however, the goal of this program is to aid the artists’ career development.

Iowa Arts Council – Iowa Arts Council provides Major Grants (up to $10,000) and Mini Grants (up to $1,500) to individual artists working in all disciplines, to develop significant and specific projects that will be presented to or shared with the public during or after the grant period. Applicants may request up to $15,000 which must be matched dollar-for-dollar.

The Kansas Arts Commission offers a number of grants that support arts and
culture programs throughout the state. Funding is available for arts and culture
nonprofit organizations and government agencies, schools, libraries and other
government entities, and college and university programs.

The goals of these programs are to help communities build their capacity to
implement arts activities, employ artists in all areas of cultural endeavors and
reach ever-expanding audiences in effective, responsive ways.

Kentucky Arts Council – Kentucky Arts Council offers Individual Artist Professional Development Grants, Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grants, and The Al Smith Individual Artist Fellowship Awards.

Arts Kentucky – Arts Kentucky is a statewide membership organization for individual artists, performers, craftspeople, community and arts groups. Providing professional development opportunities, access to resources, consulting services and inclusion in a powerful arts network for people who are working to improve their communities through the arts.

Louisiana Division of the Arts – Louisiana Division of the Arts awards fellowships to individual artists.

Maine Arts Commission – The Maine Arts Commission Individual Artist Fellowships are awarded annually, one in each catagory: Visual Arts, Performing arts, and Literary Arts.

Maryland State Arts Council – Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Awards are grants awarded to Maryland artists through an anonymous, competitive prices to encourage and sustain their pursuit of artistic excellence. A limited number of awards of $1,000, $3,000 and $6,000 are offered each year. Different categories of the Visual Arts are awarded in alternate years.

Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellowships – The Artist Grants Program provides direct assistance to Massachusetts artists, to recognize exceptional work and to support the further developments of their talents. Fellowship grants of $5,000 are offered in discipline categories which rotate according to fiscal year.

Art Serve Michigan – Art Serve Michigan is not giving out grants at this time, but has a list of other grant opportunities on this webpage.

Minnesota – Five Wings Art Council – The Five Wings Art Council is one of eleven designated Regional Arts Councils in Minnesota who provide grants and services to nonprofit arts organizations and individual artists on a regional basis. The Individual Artist Grants (up to $1,000) are designed to help strengthen an artist’s career by taking advantage of arts related, short term opportunities.

Minnesota – Jerome Foundation – The Jerome Foundation makes grants to support the creation and production of new artistic works by emerging artists, and contributes to the professional advancement of those artists. Open to residents of Minnesota and New York City. Individual grants are available in the visual arts, theater, literature, etc..

Minnesota State Arts Board – The Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grants are a pilot programs that supports and assists artists at various stages of their careers. Grants will be awarded for career building and for the creative development of artists. Some artists may choose to request funds to create new work, but it isn’t a requirement of the program.Grants range from $2,000-$6,000.

Mississippi Arts Commission – The Mississippi Arts Commission Artist Fellowship program is focused on honoring mississippi artists who demonstrate the abilty to create exemplary work in their chosen field The agency awards fellowships up to $5,000 in several catagories each year.

Montana Arts Council – Montana Arts Council offers an Artist’s Innovations Award to honor the innovative ideas, practices and the contributions of Montana artists

Nebraska Arts Council – Nebraska Arts Council offers Artist Fellowships which provide monetary awards to Nebraska artists in various disciplines.

Nevada Arts Council – Nevada Arts Council (NAC) awards Fellowships ($5,000) and “Jackpot” Grants to individual artists in literary, performing and visual arts.

New Hampshire State Council on the Art – New Hampshire State Council on the Arts’ Artist Services Programs offer the following grants to individuals: Individual Artist Fellowships, Artist Entrepreneurial Grants, Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grants, and Percent for Art Purchases/Commissions Grants which fund purchases or commissions of art and craft work for state buildings.

New Jersey Arts Council supports artists in several important ways, through a wide array of programs and services that recognizes, encourages and showcases their talents. In turn, such recognition brings their work to the attention of organizations and communities everywhere to embrace and support this remarkable “creative capital” that helps make New Jersey great.

New Mexico Arts funds nonprofits and governmental organizations for arts activities in the following discipline areas: performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, media arts, multidisciplinary arts, and interdisciplinary arts. They support programs that foster arts education, arts economic development; performing and visual arts, and contemporary and traditional folk arts in New Mexico.

New York – Jerome Foundation – The Jerome Foundation makes grants to support the creation and production of new artistic works by emerging artists, and contributes to the professional advancement of those artists. Open to residents of Minnesota and New York City. Individual grants are available in Media Arts, and for travel or study.

New York – Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council – Individual Artist Grants are available to individual artists residing in Warren or Washington County. One grant of $2500 is available for artists who reside in Washington County, and a grant of $2500 and another for $1000 are available to artists who reside in Warren County. These proposals must be for the creation of new art that will impact the community creatively or involve the community in the creative process.

New York Foundation for the Arts – New York Foundation for the Arts Artists’ Fellowships awards grants of $7,000 in sixteen separate disciplines to individual originating artists in New York State. Through Artists & Audiences Exchange, each fellowship recipient performs a public service activity in collaboration with a non-profit organization located in New York State. The Foundation also offers Career Advancement Mini-Grants ($100-$600).

North Dakota Council on the Arts – North Dakota Council on the Arts awards Individual Artists Fellowships in the amount of $2,500. In 2003, artists working in the visual arts/crafts and media arts will be eligible for grants.

Ohio Arts Council – The Ohio Arts Council offers several programs for individual artists.

Oregon Arts Commission – Oregon Arts Commission, due to the current state budget crisis, has temporarily suspended awarding the Individual Artist Fellowship Grant. This program may be resumed after the January 2003 election, pending approval by the voters of the State Income Tax Surcharge.

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts – Pennsylvania Council on the Arts offers funding opportunities and services for Pennsylvania artists. Opportunities include individual fellowships up to $10,000 and an annual catalogue of Fellowship Recipients.

Pennsylvania – Leeway Foundation – The Leeway Foundation was established to promote the welfare of women and benefit the arts. Awards to individual women artists are offered in a selected visual or literary discipline each year. Specific grants are available for emerging and established women artists. There is also a Window of Opportunity Grant which help artists take advantage of unique, time-limited opportunities that could significantly benefit their work or increase its recognition.

Pennsylvania – Pew Fellowships in the Arts – Pew Fellowships in the Arts awards grants of $50,000 to artists working in a wide variety of performing, visual, and literary disciplines which rotate on a four-year cycle. The primary function of the fellowships is to free artists from other activities-literally to “buy time”-so they can focus on creative development for an extended period. Up to twelve fellowships are awarded annually to artists living and working in the five-county Philadelphia area.

Rhode Island State Council on the Arts – Rhode Island State Council on the Arts makes direct grants to Rhode Island artists. Grants to individuals include Fellowships and Folk Arts apprenticeships. Proposals for funding for individual artists are also considered.

South Carolina Arts Commission – South Carolina Arts Commission Fellowships recognize and award the artistic achievements of South Carolina’s exceptional individual artists. Six fellowships are awarded each year on a rotation by arts discipline. Fellowship awards are made through a highly competitive process and are based on only one criterion: artistic excellence.

South Dakota Arts Council – South Dakota Arts Council awards several different kinds of grants to individual artists. These are: Artist Grants, Artist Collaboration Grants, and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grants.

Tennessee Arts Commission – The Tennessee Arts Commission offers Individual Artist Fellowships and Professional Artist Support grants.

Texas Cultural Arts Council of Houston and Harris County – The Cultural Arts Council of Houston and Harris County offers fellowships that are cash awards of $2,500 and $5,000 for artists who have resided in Houston for at least two full years prior to the application deadline.

Utah Arts Council – Individual Artist Grants (for Utah residents only) for up to $1,200 are available two times annually with deadlines on the 1st day of June and October. For a hard copy, please contact Tay Haines, thaines@arts.state.ut.us, (801) 236-7549.

Vermont Arts Council – The Vermont Arts Council awards Creation Project grants ($3,000), Artist Development grants ($250-$1000) to individual artists, Arts Endowment Fund ($1,000-$10,000) for Vermont artists and Vermont Arts Organizations for creation, production of new work and technical assistance.

Virginia Commission on the Arts – Through the Virginia Commission on the Arts a limited number of fellowships with awards of $5,000 are available to professional creative artists living in Virginia. Specific arts disciplines will be eligible for support each year on a rotating basis, depending on the amount of state and federal funding available to the Commission.

Washington Artist Trust – Artist Trust is a not-for-profit organization dedicated exclusively to supporting Washington State artists working in all creative disciplines. Grants awarded to individual artists are Grants for Artist Projects which awards up to $1,500 to artists to begin, further or complete specific works of art, and Fellowships, which are unrestricted awards of $6,500 to recognize artistic merit and continued dedication to art-making.

West Virginia Commission on the Arts – West Virginia Commission on the Arts annually awards fellowships in various categories of the visual, literary, and performing arts based on the originality, creativity, and accomplishment of previous work, as well as the level of commitment and potential for further growth. Fellowship awards are for $3500. The Commission also awards Professional Development grants to individual artists.

Wisconsin Arts Board – Wisconsin Arts Board’s Artist Fellowship Awards recognize the significant contributions of professional artists in Wisconsin. Fellowships of $8,000 are available, in odd-numbered years, to individual artists working in the Visual Arts and Media Arts.

Wyoming Arts Council – The Wyoming Arts Council awards The Individual Artist Fellowship. This is a competative program and applicants are judged on the merit of their work. The awards are given to recognize outstanding work that is already compeleted.

NETWORKING: State Art Organizations – Alabama to Missouri

Posted on October 30, 2009June 21, 2010 by R.L. Gibson

One of the most valuable assets to a cook is the money to buy groceries, but money won’t help if you don’t have anywhere to cook. State art agencies often provide both funding and the opportunities to use it. I believe that state art agencies are under used by artists, and as a result, are often among the first to lose their funding during budget cuts.

Start Cooking!

In an effort to take away your excuses, here are all 50 of the state art agencies in two halves. This is Alabama to Missouri; the second half is forthcoming. Contact them today. Pour over their sites. Download grant applications. Don’t complain about the food until you’ve tried it.

Be the feather in the cap of your state’s art foundation, council or agency.

1. Alabama State Council on the Arts & the Alabama Artists Gallery, 201 Monroe Street, Montgomery, AL 36130-1800. Telephone: 334/242-4076, FAX: 334/240-3269. The purpose of the Alabama Arts’ mission is to promote the arts in Alabama, especially arts education, including fine arts, dance, folk arts, drama and music.

2. Alaska State Council on the Arts, 411 West 4th Avenue, STE 1E, Anchorage, AK 99501-2343, Telephone: (907) 269-6610, Toll-free: 1-888-278-7424, Fax: (907) 269-6601, TTY: 1-800-770-8973. The Alaska State Council on the Arts is a state agency that fosters the development of the arts for all Alaskans through education, partnerships, grants and services.

3. Arizona Commission on the Arts, 417 W. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003-1326, Phone: (602) 771-6501, Fax: (602) 256-0282, email: info@azarts.gov. The mission of the Arizona Commission on the Arts is an Arizona where people broaden, deepen and diversity their engagement with the arts, as creators, audiences and supporters, in ways that are satisfying and integral to their lives.

4. Arkansas Arts Council, 1500 Tower Building, 323 Center Street, Little Rock, AR 72201-2606, Phone: (501) 324-9766, Fax: (501) 324-9207, TDD: (501) 324-9811, email: info@arkansasarts.com. The Arkansas Arts Council advances the arts in Arkansas by providing services and grants-in-aid supporting arts endeavors that encourage and assist literary, performing and visual artists in achieving standards of professional excellence. They also provide technical & financial assistance to Arkansas arts organizations.

5. California Arts Council, 1300 I Street, Suite 930, Sacramento, CA 95814, Phone: (916) 322-6555 / (800) 201-6201 , Fax: (916) 322-6575, Email: webmaster@cac.ca.gov. The California Arts Council, a state agency, has the mission to advance California through the arts and creativity with an emphasis on children and artistically underserved communities. The agency encourages widespread public participation in the arts; helps build strong arts organizations at the local level; assists with the professional development of arts leaders; promotes awareness of the value of the arts; and directly support arts program for children and communities.

6. Colorado Council on the Arts, 1625 Broadway, Suite 2700, Denver, CO 80202, Phone: 303.892.3802, Fax: 303.892.3848. The Colorado Council on the Arts, a state agency, combines state funds with federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, and invests in communities across the state to ensure that the cultural, educational and economic benefits of the arts are enjoyed by thousands of Colorado youth and millions of Colorado citizens and visitors every day. The mission of the Colorado Council on the Arts is to promote the cultural, educational and economic growth of Colorado through development of its arts and cultural heritage. 7. Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism, One Constitution Plaza, 2nd Floor, Hartford, Connecticut 06103, Phone: 860-256-2800, Fax: 860-256-2811. The Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism was created in 2003 to bring together arts, historic preservation, film and tourism. Its mission is to preserve and promote Connecticut’s cultural and tourism assets in order to enhance the quality of life and economic vitality of the State. Delaware! 8. Delaware Division of the Arts, Carvel State Office Bldg., 4th floor, 820 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, Phone: 302-577-8278, Fax: 302-577-6561, Email: delarts@state.de.us. The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts to enhance the quality of life for all Delawareans. Together with its advisory body, the Delaware State Arts Council, the Division administers grants and programs that support arts programming, educate the public, increase awareness of the arts, and integrate the arts into all facets of Delaware life.

9. Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, R.A. Gray Bldg, 3rd Floor, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250, Phone: 850.245.6470, Fax: 850.245.6497. The Division of Cultural Affairs promotes the arts and culture as essential to quality of life for all Floridians. They believe that arts and culture change the world for the better by significantly contributing to the economic vitality of communities, enriching the lives of participants, and educating people of all ages.

10. Georgia Council for the Arts is a state agency with the mission to provide access to the arts for all Georgians. The agency strives for 100% statewide coverage in the support of arts programming through grants, which are competitive applications for funding that are adjudicated by peers. The charter also encourages the agency to provide services such as programming that supports the arts, artists, and the arts organizations of Georgia. Among these services, GCA maintains and loans pieces from Georgia’s State Art Collection, supports arts organizations, and partners with other state agencies to provide general support for the arts.

11. Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, 250 South Hotel Street, 2nd Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Telephone: (808) 586-0300, Fax: (808) 586-0308, TTY: (808) 586-0740. The foundation’s mission is to promote, perpetuate, preserve and encourage culture and the arts, history and the humanities as central to the quality of life of the people of Hawaii. In addition, the foundation also offers national and international opportunities for Hawaiian artists.

12. Idaho Commission on the Arts, Mailing Address: P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0008, Street address: 2410 North Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, ID 83712, Phone: 208/334-2119 or 800/278-3863 Fax: 208/334-2488. The Idaho Commission on the Arts endeavors to provide quality experiences in the arts for all Idahoans. It is charged by state law to “stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and presentation of the arts and public interest and participation therein…” The Commission must also “encourage and assist freedom of artistic expression essential to the well-being of the arts.” The Commission is both a service organization with a professional staff offering technical assistance and training, and a funding organization providing financial assistance.

13. Illinois Arts Council, James R. Thompson Center, 100 West Randolph, Suite 10-500, Chicago, IL 60601, Phone: 312-814-6750, Toll Free: 800-237-6994, TTY: 888-261-7957, FAX: 312/814-1471, email: iac.info@illinois.gov. Illinois Arts Council Mission Building a strong, creative, and connected Illinois through the engagement of all Illinoisans in the pursuit of, participation in, and enjoyment of the arts. Mission: They believe in active engagement with all Illinoisans, ensuring that residents of all ages and abilities have the opportunity to participate in, and experience, the arts and culture.

14. Indiana Arts Commission, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N505, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, Phone: 317-232-1268, Fax: 317-232-5595, email: IndianaArtsCommission@iac.in.gov. On behalf of the people of Indiana, the Indiana Arts Commission advocates engagement with the arts to enrich the quality of individual and community life. The Arts Commission encourages the presence of the arts in communities of all sizes while promoting artistic quality and expression. The Arts Commission advocates arts development opportunities across the state, and stewards effective use of public and private resources for the arts. It stimulates public interest in, and participation with, Indiana’s diverse arts resources and cultural heritage. The Arts Commission works to enhance public awareness of the arts, life-long learning opportunities, and arts education programs.

15. Iowa Arts Council, 600 E Locust, Des Moines, IA 50319-0290. Phone: 515-281-6412, Fax: 515-242-6498, TTY: 800-735-2942. The mission of the Iowa Arts Council is to enrich the quality of life for Iowans through support of the arts. The vision of the Iowa Arts Council is that Iowans recognize the arts are essential to their quality of life.

16. Kansas Arts Commission, 700 SW Jackson, Suite 1004, Topeka, Kansas 66603-3774, Toll Free in Kansas: 866-433-0688, Phone: 785-296-3335, Fax: 785-296-4989, email: kac@arts.ks.gov. The mission of the Kansas Arts Commission is to provide opportunities for the people of Kansas to experience, celebrate and value the arts throughout their lives. KAC serves artists, nonprofit organizations, schools and government agencies through grants to support the arts in communities. They also provide seminars, workshops and one-on-one consulting in business development, grantwriting, strategic planning, marketing and other areas of nonprofit arts management.

17. Kentucky Arts Council, 21st Floor, Capital Plaza Tower, 500 Mero Street, Frankfort KY 40601-1987, Phone: 502-564-3757, Toll Free: 888-833-2787, Fax: (502) 564-2839, email: kyarts@ky.gov. The Kentucky Arts Council creates opportunities for Kentuckians to value, benefit from and participate in the arts. The agency facilitates the delivery of the arts throughout the commonwealth through matching grants, arts marketing programs, awards, events and services. Major areas of emphasis are: support for arts organizations, individual artist recognition and development, arts in education, community arts support and marketing and promotion of Kentucky arts products in regional, national and international markets.

18. Louisiana Division of the Arts, 1051 North 3rd Street, 4th Floor, Rm #420, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802, Grants Help Line: 225-342-8180, email: arts@crt.state.la.us, Fax: 225-342-8173. Mission Statement: The Louisiana Division of the Arts in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council is the catalyst for participation, education, development and promotion of excellence in the arts. It is the responsibility of the Louisiana Division of the Arts to support established arts institutions, nurture both emerging arts organizations and overall cultural economy, assist individual artists, encourage the expansion of audiences and stimulate public participation in the arts in the State of Louisiana.

19. Maine Arts Commission, 193 State Street, 25 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0025, Auto attendant: 207-287-2724, Fax: 207-287-2725, TTY: 1-877/887-3878, e-mail: MaineArts.info@maine.gov. Mission: The Maine Arts Commission shall encourage and stimulate public interest and participation in the cultural heritage and cultural programs of our state; shall expand the state’s cultural resources; and shall encourage and assist freedom of artistic expression for the well being of the arts, to meet the needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of the state.

20. Maryland State Arts Council, 175 W. Ostend Street, Suite E, Baltimore, Maryland 21230, Phone: 410-767-6555, TTY: 1-800-735-2258 or 711, Fax: 410-333-1062, email: msac@msac.org. The mission of MSAC is to encourage and invest in the advancement of the arts for the people of our State. The goals of the Council are to support artists and arts organizations in their pursuit of artistic excellence, to ensure the accessibility of the arts to all citizens, and to promote statewide awareness of arts resources and opportunities.

Massachusetts! 21. Massachusetts Cultural Council, 10 St. James Ave., 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02116-3803, Phone: 617-727-3668, Toll Free (in MA only): 800-232-0960, Fax: 617-727-0044, TTY: 617-338-9153, email: mcc@art.state.ma.us. The Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) is a state agency that promotes excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences to improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents and contribute to the economic vitality of Massachusetts’ communities. 22. Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, 702 West Kalamazoo Street, P.O. Box 30705, Lansing, MI 48909-8205, Phone: 517-241-4011, Fax: 517-241-3979, email: artsinfo_at_michigan.gov, TDD: (517) 373-1592. The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs serves to encourage, develop and facilitate an enriched environment of artistic, creative, cultural activity in Michigan. Goals: Strengthen arts and culture; support arts education; recognize, reflect and celebrate cultural pluralism and broaden cultural understanding; establish and facilitate communications networks; increase visibility and awareness of the arts and culture; encourage new, creative and innovative works of art; and expand and develop funding resources.

23. Minnesota State Arts Board, Park Square Court, Suite 200, 400 Sibley Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101-1928, Pone: 651-215-1600, Toll-free: 800-8MN-ARTS (800-866-2787), Fax: 651-215-1602, TTY: 711 or 800-627-3529, E-mail: msab@arts.state.mn.us. Mission: The Minnesota State Arts Board will serve as a leading catalyst for creating a healthy environment for the arts that fosters broad public participation in, and support for, the arts in Minnesota; promote artistic excellence and preserve the diverse cultural heritage of the people of Minnesota through its support of artists and organizations; act as a responsible steward of the public trust; and work with the statewide network of regional arts councils to ensure accessibility to arts activities for all Minnesotans.

24. Mississippi Arts Commission, 501 North West St., Suite 1101A, Woolfolk Building , Jackson, MS 39201, Phone: 601-359-6030, TDD: 800-582-2233, Fax: 601-359-6008. To serve as a catalyst for arts development at the local level, the Commission must foster networks of local leaders, artists of all disciplines, arts volunteers and patrons; consult on community arts development, performing, visual and literary arts, folk arts, and arts education; provide training in arts management, arts education planning, arts facilities planning and communitywide cultural planning; and promote broad-based public awareness of the importance of the arts in education and community life. Through the arts, diverse communities of all sizes can better identify shared values, create vibrant public spaces, and enhance the effectiveness of schools. The arts also attract visitors who leave with a strong, positive image of Mississippi. Fostering excellence in the arts provides the inspiration to generate a higher quality of life for all citizens.

25. Missouri Arts Council, 815 Olive Street, Suite 16, St. Louis, MO 63101-1503, Phone: 314-340-6845 or toll-free (866) 407-4752, TDD: 800-735-2966, The Missouri Arts Council is dedicated to broadening the appreciation and availability of the arts in the state and fostering the diversity, vitality and excellence of Missouri’s communities, economy and cultural heritage.

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UPDATED: Art Grants in 50 States

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