Arts Board Calendar

Contents

Grant Program Activity Dates

FY 2027 Grant Cycle

FY 2026 Grant Cycle

(*) All funded activities must take place within the grant period.

Application Review and Award Notification

All applications will be reviewed by teams of reviewers. Applications will be discussed during public review meetings that may be held virtually or in person. Applicants and members of the public are welcome to listen to or observe the public review meeting, but may not participate in the discussion. The board takes final action to approve, amend, or decline grants recommended by the review teams. Applicants will be notified after the board has taken action on their applications.

Grant Cycle Review Meetings

Review meetings are held at the Arts Board office. In keeping with Minnesota Statutes 13D.015, members of the review team may participate in this meeting via interactive technology. Members of the public are welcome to watch the review meeting in person, via videoconference, or listen via phone, but will not be able to participate.

Any member of the public who has questions about accessibility, or accommodation to watch or listen to review meetings, may contact Sue Gens at Sue.Gens@arts.state.mn.us or call (651) 539-2658 or (800) 866-2787.

The Arts Board uses the Webex videconferencing system. Members of the public who wish to watch review meetings via videoconference, but are not familiar with the Webex videoconferencing system, are encouraged to download the Webex Installation Instructions.    

Accessible Arts Team 1	Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Application review order
Accessible Arts Team 2	Friday, August 21, 2026 Application review order
Creative Individuals Team 1	Monday, August 17, 2026 Application review order
Creative Individuals Team 2	Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Application review order
Creative Individuals Team 3	Thursday, August 20, 2026 Application review order
Creative Individuals Team 4	Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Application review order
Creative Individuals Team 5	Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Application review order
Creative Individuals Team 6	Thursday, August 27, 2026 Application review order
Creative Individuals Team 7	Friday, August 28, 2026 Application review order
Creative Individuals Team 8	Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Application review order
Creative Individuals Team 9	Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Application review order
Creative Individuals Team 10	Thursday, September 3, 2026 Application review order
Creative Individuals Team 11	Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Application review order
Creative Individuals Team 12	Friday, September 11, 2026 Application review order
Creative Individuals Team 13	Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Application review order
Creative Individuals Team 14	Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Application review order
Creative Individuals Team 15	Thursday, September 17, 2026 Application review order
Creative Individuals Team 16	Friday, September 18, 2026 Application review order
Creative Individuals Team 17	Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Application review order
Creative Individuals Team 18	Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Application review order
Creative Individuals Team 19	Thursday, September 24, 2026 Application review order
Creative Individuals Team 20	Friday, September 25, 2026 Application review order
Arts Experiences Team 1	Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Application review order
Arts Experiences Team 2	Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Application review order
Arts Experiences Team 3	Thursday, October 1, 2026 Application review order
Arts Experiences Team 4	Friday, October 2, 2026 Application review order
Arts Experiences Team 5	Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Application review order
Arts Experiences Team 6	Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Application review order
Arts Experiences Team 7	Friday, October 9, 2026 Application review order
Arts Experiences Team 8	Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Application review order
Arts Experiences Team 9	Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Application review order
Arts Experiences Team 10	Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Application review order
Arts Experiences Team 11	Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Application review order
Arts Experiences Team 12	Thursday, October 22, 2026 Application review order
Arts Experiences Team 13	Friday, October 23, 2026 Application review order
Arts Experiences Team 14	Monday, October 26, 2026 Application review order Starting at 9:45 a.m.	To join video meeting, click here. To join audio only via phone, dial: (415) 655-0003 or U.S. toll-free (855) 282-6330 Enter access code:    2484 984 9799 Password for video:   mX3Ndd3piN4 Password for phone:  69363337
Arts Experiences Team 15	Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Application review order Starting at 9:45 a.m.	To join video meeting, click here. To join audio only via phone, dial: (415) 655-0003 or U.S. toll-free (855) 282-6330 Enter access code:    2480 117 6227 Password for video:   duPA5aHxy46 Password for phone:  38725249
Arts Experiences Team 16	Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Application review order Starting at 9:45 a.m.	To join video meeting, click here. To join audio only via phone, dial: (415) 655-0003 or U.S. toll-free (855) 282-6330 Enter access code:    2484 602 3784 Password for video:   duCPu83mYt2 Password for phone:  38278836
Arts Experiences Team 17	Friday, October 30, 2026 Application review order Starting at 9:45 a.m.	To join video meeting, click here. To join audio only via phone, dial: (415) 655-0003 or U.S. toll-free (855) 282-6330 Enter access code:    2493 741 1501 Password for video:   hWnt2xhNn24 Password for phone:  49682946
Cultural Expression Team 1	Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Application review order Starting at 9:45 a.m.	To join video meeting, click here. To join audio only via phone, dial: (415) 655-0003 Enter access code:    2499 438 5778 Password for video:   qaUCdvXF369 Password for phone:  72823893
Cultural Expression Team 2	Friday, November 13, 2026 Application review order Starting at 9:45 a.m.	To join video meeting, click here. To join audio only via phone, dial: (415) 655-0003 Enter access code:    2499 041 9397 Password for video:   daP4pi2Vm2R Password for phone:  32747428
Cultural Expression Team 3	Tuesday, November 17, 2026 Application review order Starting at 9:45 a.m.	To join video meeting, click here. To join audio only via phone, dial: (415) 655-0003 Enter access code:    2487 866 8924 Password for video:   q23SD8v6CZQ Password for phone:  72373886
Cultural Expression Team 4	Wednesday, November 18, 2026 Application review order Starting at 9:45 a.m.	To join video meeting, click here. To join audio only via phone, dial: (415) 655-0003 Enter access code:    2486 987 8926 Password for video:   NZpWe2eE43y Password for phone:  69793233
Cultural Expression Team 5	Friday, November 20, 2026 Application review order Starting at 9:45 a.m.	To join video meeting, click here. To join audio only via phone, dial: (415) 655-0003 Enter access code:    2484 520 5369 Password for video:   mXdHuXA5E37 Password for phone:  69348925
Cultural Expression Team 6	Tuesday, November 24, 2026 Application review order Starting at 9:45 a.m.	To join video meeting, click here. To join audio only via phone, dial: (415) 655-0003 Enter access code:    2480 445 3907 Password for video:   mBUXPwVg376 Password for phone:  62897984

Board Meetings and Board Committee Meetings

All board meetings are open to the public, in keeping with Minnesota's Open Meeting Law. Unless announced otherwise, meetings are generally held on the second Thursday of the month at 11:00 a.m. and are held at the Arts Board office. When members of the board will participate in meetings via videoconference, phone numbers or videoconference links will be posted so that members of the public may listen or observe the meetings remotely.

Any member of the public who would like to contact members of the board, or has questions or comments about board or committee meeting processes or topics discussed, may contact Sue Gens, executive director at Sue.Gens@arts.state.mn.us or call (651) 539-2658 or (800) 866-2787.

Any member of the public who has questions about accessibility, or accommodation to attend or listen to meetings, may contact Sue Gens at Sue.Gens@arts.state.mn.us or call (651) 539-2658 or (800) 866-2787.

Any member of the public who needs technical assistance for meetings conducted by videoconference may contact Karl Warnke, program associate, at Karl.Warnke@arts.state.mn.us or call (651) 539-2654 or (800) 866-2787.

FY 2027 meetings (July 1, 2026-June 30-2027)

Thursday-Friday	July 9-10, 2026	Minnesota State Arts Board Annual meeting Austin and Owatonna, MN Two-day agenda meeting materials
Thursday	August 13, 2026 11:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board meeting meeting materials
Thursday	September 10, 2026 11:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board meeting meeting materials
Monday	September 28, 2026 2:30 p.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board Equity committee meeting
Friday	October 2, 2026 2:30 p.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board/ Regional arts council liaison committee meeting
Thursday	October 15, 2026 11:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board meeting meeting materials
Thursday	October 29, 2026 9:30 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board Outcomes committee meeting To join video meeting, click here. To join audio only via phone, dial: (415) 655-0003 Enter access code:    2485 155 8055 Password for video:   7eG2dXJumB4 Password for phone:  73423958
Thursday	November 12, 2026 11:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board meeting To join video meeting, click here. To join audio only via phone, dial: (415) 655-0003 Enter access code:    2487 616 6020 Password for video:   3UkfgJnwV26 Password for phone:  38534569
Monday	November 30, 2026 2:00 p.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board Equity committee meeting To join video meeting, click here. To join audio only via phone, dial: (415) 655-0003 Enter access code:    2499 206 2054 Password for video:   urRnrBSJ328 Password for phone:  87767275
Thursday	December 10, 2026 11:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board meeting
Tuesday	December 15, 2026 9:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board Outcomes committee meeting
Friday	January 8, 2027 2:30 p.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board/ Regional arts council liaison committee meeting
Thursday	January 14, 2027 11:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board meeting
Monday	January 25, 2027 2:30 p.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board Equity committee meeting
Thursday	February 11, 2027 11:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board meeting
Thursday	March 11, 2027 11:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board meeting
Tuesday	March 16, 2027 9:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board Outcomes committee meeting
Friday	March 19, 2027 2:30 p.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board/ Regional arts council liaison committee meeting
Monday	March 29, 2027 2:30 p.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board Equity committee meeting
Thursday	April 8, 2027 11:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board meeting
Thursday	May 13, 2027 11:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board meeting
Monday	May 24, 2027 2:30 p.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board Equity committee meeting
Wednesday	May 26, 2027 2:30 p.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board/ Regional arts council liaison committee meeting
Thursday	June 10, 2027 11:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board meeting
Tuesday	June 15, 2027 9:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board Outcomes committee meeting
Thursday-Friday	July 8-9, 2027	Minnesota State Arts Board Annual meeting

Additional meetings to be posted at a later date.

Holidays

The Arts Board office will be closed on the following days.