FEE: Free to apply

Grant Opportunity for Individuals and Organizations: FY 2027 Cultural Expression

Application Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026 by 4:30 p.m.
Info Session: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Location: Online

The Minnesota State Arts Board is now accepting applications for the FY 2027 Cultural Expression grant program. This pilot program supports arts activities that share, explore, preserve, pass on, express, or celebrate the culture of a community through traditional and contemporary art forms rooted in cultural traditions.

Eligible projects may include cultural festivals, performances, exhibitions, apprenticeships with master artists or culture bearers, documentation projects, and opportunities for community members to learn or practice traditional cultural art forms.

Application materials, eligibility details, program guidelines, and applicant resources are available here: https://www.arts.state.mn.us/grants/cultural-expression.htm

A free virtual information session will be held on Tuesday, May 5 from 12:00–1:00 p.m.

FEE: Free & Open to all

Window to the World: Finland 2026

Upcoming Experiences & Workshops

• Thursday, April 16: Finnish Workshop: Finnish Flower Applique Pillows
  With Megan Shirley-Ross @ NYMRCC
  5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, May 13: Exploratory: Finnish Stamped Tea Towels at Elevate OTC, Perham
  Collaboration with Elevate OTC
  1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
  @ Elevate OTC, 318 6th Ave SW, Perham, MN 56573, USA
  Registration Required: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

• Wednesday, May 20: Celebrating Cultures   
  Collaboration with Niijii Radio
  4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
  @ NYM Sculpture Park