-Minnesota State Arts Board - Minnesota North Star

Information Sessions

All sessions will be recorded and posted to the Arts Board website for later viewing.


FY 2026 Operating Support Information Session and Q&A with program officer
Recording | Download PowerPoint

Learn more about the FY 2026 Operating Support grant program. First-time applicants, or those new to roles applying for support, will find this session particularly valuable. This session covers eligibility requirements, full versus interim applications, review criteria, and required financial information.


FY 2026 Grant Programs Overview for Organizations
Recording | Download PowerPoint

This virtual session provides a high-level overview of the four project grants open to organizations in fiscal year 2026. The session is intended to help potential organizational applicants determine which program may be the best fit for their programming. Attendees can expect to learn about the similarities and differences among the Accessible Arts, Arts Education, Arts Experiences, and Cultural Expression programs, including application questions, eligibility details, and important dates.


FY 2026 Grant Programs Overview for Individuals
Recording | Download PowerPoint

This virtual session provides a high-level overview of the four project grants open to individuals in fiscal year 2026. The session is intended to help potential individual applicants determine which program may be the best fit. Attendees can expect to learn about the similarities and differences among the Arts Education, Arts Experiences, Cultural Expression, and Creative Individuals programs, including application questions, eligibility details, and important dates.


FY 2026 Arts Education Information Session and Q&A with Program Officer
Recording | Download PowerPoint

Learn more about the FY 2026 Arts Education grant program. This virtual information session provides details about the program purpose, eligibility, and application process.


FY 2026 Creative Individuals Information Session and Q&A with Program Officers
Recording | Download PowerPoint

Learn more about the FY 2026 Creative Individuals grant program. This virtual information session provides details about the program purpose, eligibility, and application process.


FY 2026 Accessible Arts Information Session and Q&A with Program Officer
Recording | Download PowerPoint

Learn more about the FY 2026 Accessible Arts grant program. This virtual information session will provide details about the program purpose, eligibility, and application process.

FY 2026 Arts Experiences Information Session and Q&A with Program Officer
Recording | Download PowerPoint

Learn more about the FY 2026 Arts Experiences grant program. This virtual information session will provide details about the program purpose, eligibility, and application process.

FY 2026 Cultural Expression Information Session and Q&A with Program Officer
Wednesday, May 7
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Free, virtual, no registration required

Learn more about the FY 2026 Cultural Expression grant program. This virtual information session will provide details about the program purpose, eligibility, and application process. There will be time at the end of the session for a live Q&A with the program officer.

To join the virtual information session, click here.
Access code:     2491 977 9008
Password:          ieA6X4d7rgJ

To join audio only via phone, dial: (415) 655-0003 or U.S. toll-free (855) 282-6330
Access code:     2491 977 9008
Password:          43269437



cc
Arts Board information sessions and videos posted to its website are equipped with automated closed captioning. The Arts Board offers accommodations and materials in alternative formats upon request. Please contact the Arts Board's accessibility coordinator if you require an accommodation (i.e., ASL-interpretation; open captioning; audio description; digital, large-print or Braille materials, etc.) to fully participate.