Granite Area Arts Council

10/23/2026

Join resident artist Zoe Pudil this evening at Alma's North Arts for “Banish your creative demons” -free writing workshop.  3 PM for teenagers, 6 PM for adults. We are excited to announce that we now have a handicap ramp -park in the back and walk alongside the building to access.

10/21/2026

A reminder that we have our next Emergency Relief Funds deadline coming soon on November 1st, 2026! These relief funds do no affect other SMAC grants, so you can apply even if you have another open grant with us.

SMAC Emergency Relief Funds for Artists:
SW MN Arts Council continues to offer Emergency Relief Funds for artists. The program provides short-term relief to artists facing housing, healthcare, income, transportation, legal, or property loss emergencies that impact their wellbeing or ability to work, through one-time awards of $500. The next deadlines are: November 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027. Awardees will be randomly drawn each round.

The Artists Emergency Relief Fund Network is stewarded by Springboard for the Arts and supported by F. R. Bigelow Foundation, Jerome Foundation, McKnight Foundation, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation.

More information is available on our website: swmnarts.org/emergency-relief-funds-for-artists

10/20/2026

Don’t miss our monthly exhibit-some great gift ideas!

10/15/2026

We're excited to host Zoe Pudil every weekend at Alma's North Arts, our new space at 380 8th Ave!

10/15/2026

Check out our new space at 380 8th Ave Friday evening or Saturday afternoon!

Writing workshops Friday evening with our resident artist, Zoe Pudil- 3 PM for teenagers, 6 PM for adults. Start a project, get advice on a current one, create a short poem, or just stop in and check out our new space!