The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council's mission is to develop the arts in Northwestern Minnesota's Region 1 by working with local and area arts organizations and individuals. It aims to foster artistic experiences of high quality by supporting the creation, production, and sponsorship of art activities across various disciplines.
The Arts Legacy Grants are designed for organizations or individual projects with a strong community focus, primarily funding artistic activity within northwest Minnesota. Supported by the Minnesota State Legislature through the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, these grants can go up to $10,000 with a required 25% match. Suitable projects include cooperative artist groups needing retail space, artists offering community workshops, and public art projects like murals and sculptures. The grant focuses on projects that significantly benefit local or regional art landscapes, resources, or audiences, requiring completion within 24 months of grant receipt.