Application due date is June 5th, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT.
Ignite Rural is an “at-home” artist residency focused on uplifting and supporting rural artists that engage in social/civic work and are in the early stages of their artistic practice. To be considered for the program, artists must reside in rural communities with a population of 20,000 or less within the colonial state borders of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the 23 Native Nations that share that geography. Priority will be given to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and Native artists and culture bearers.
Ignite Rural 2024 will operate as an 8-month cohort model (September 2024 - April 2025) to connect rural artists with each other, provide virtual learning exchange opportunities, and support rural artists in their social and civic work within their communities. Ignite Rural uplifts rural arts and cultural workers as invaluable contributors to increasing community connection; therefore Ignite Rural artists will receive a $4,000 creative fund, an additional $8,000 living stipend, and access to an $800 artistic development/wellness fund. 6 artists will be selected for the 2024 cohort.
This program is a great fit for individuals who are ready to step further into their identity as an artist and are able to balance their time, energy, and commitment to the Ignite Rural cohort for 8 months.
Questions or Comments: Please contact Holly Doll, Ignite Rural Program Director, at holly@publictransformation.org
SELECTED ARTISTS WILL RECEIVE:
$12,000 (a $4,000 creative fund and a $8,000 living stipend)
Up to $800 in artistic development/wellness reimbursements
8-months of cohort learning exchanges, including an in-person retreat and virtual workshops
A short video documentary showcasing your art and process
A static web page on the Department of Public Transformation website
Project support from Ignite Rural Program Director through 1:1 check-ins
Additional opportunities to connect with other artists in the program
SELECTED ARTISTS WILL BE EXPECTED TO:
Commit 3-4 hours minimum per month for cohort gatherings and ongoing communication
Travel to and attend an in-person retreat on September 20-21, 2024, and a final showcase on April 26, 2025 in Granite Falls, MN. Travel reimbursements and lodging will be provided for both in-person gatherings.
Please read the full Call for Artists and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) before submitting an application. (It is highly recommended that you review the FAQ below before submitting an application or reaching out to program staff. You may find the answers you seek!)