Arts Board Calendar

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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.  

Operating Support Panel A, Day 1	Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Application review order
Operating Support Panel A, Day 2	Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Application review order
Operating Support Panel B, Day 1	Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Application review order Starting at 10:30 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:    2496 617 5815 Password for video:   KmapJPp6m45 Password for phone:  56275776
Operating Support Panel B, Day 2	Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Application review order Starting at 9:00 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:    2481 617 5001 Password for video:   Jq22Ua6XPfm Password for phone:  57228269
Operating Support Panel C, Day 1	Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Application review order Starting at 10:30 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:    2492 336 4934 Password for video:   pHMQ7jHue64 Password for phone:  74677548
Operating Support Panel C, Day 2	Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Application review order Starting at 9:00 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:    2498 551 3162 Password for video:   8xeHS6TWYJ2 Password for phone:  89347689
Arts Education Team 1	Friday, May 15, 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:    2496 454 7856 Password for video:   UtTmfREW364 Password for phone:  88863739
Arts Education Team 2	Monday, May 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 or U.S. toll-free (855) 282-6330 Enter access code:    2492 436 0700 Password for video:   n26BduaRvm7 Password for phone:  62623827
Arts Education Team 3	Thursday, May 21, 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:    2481 286 1592 Password for video:   PjM7QqJSd47 Password for phone:  75677757
Arts Education Team 4	Tuesday, May 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:    2492 511 5958 Password for video:   7GMbPQvwG37 Password for phone:  74627789
Arts Education Team 5	Thursday, May 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:    2492 713 0679 Password for video:   mFEQyjzr663 Password for phone:  63379597
Arts Education Team 6	Tuesday, June 2, 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:    2487 590 0862 Password for video:   kQFEETBm384 Password for phone:  57333826
Arts Education Team 7	Thursday, June 4, 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:    2490 825 8979 Password for video:   82v76jFm2Sy Password for phone:  82876536
Arts Education Team 8	Tuesday, June 9, 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:    2488 360 5206 Password for video:   N4UsvYXNd54 Password for phone:  64878996
Arts Education Team 9	Wednesday, June 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 or U.S. toll-free (855) 282-6330 Enter access code:    2498 700 5623 Password for video:   4832Ecci68b Password for phone:  48323224
Arts Education Team 10	Tuesday, June 16, 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:    2481 091 4033 Password for video:   gX9iD4qysV7 Password for phone:  49943479
Arts Education Team 11	Thursday, June 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 or U.S. toll-free (855) 282-6330 Enter access code:    2487 650 6530 Password for video:   MMmtXe36je4 Password for phone:  66689336
Arts Education Team 12	Tuesday, June 23, 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:    2488 503 2389 Password for video:   fmUwJpAG795 Password for phone:  36895724

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 2026 meetings (July 1, 2025-June 30-2026)

Thursday-Friday	July 10-11, 2025	Minnesota State Arts Board Annual meeting Little Falls and Brainerd, MN Two-day agenda meeting materials
Thursday	August 14, 2025 11:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board meeting meeting materials
Thursday	September 11, 2025 11:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board meeting meeting materials
Thursday	September 18, 2025 9:30 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board Outcomes committee meeting
Thursday	October 9, 2025 11:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board meeting meeting materials
Tuesday	October 21, 2025 3:00 p.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board Equity committee meeting
Thursday	November 13, 2025 11:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board meeting meeting materials
Tuesday	December 2, 2025 9:30 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board Outcomes committee meeting
Monday	December 8, 2025 3:00 p.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board Equity committee meeting
Thursday	December 11, 2025 11:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board meeting meeting materials
Thursday	January 8, 2026 11:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board meeting meeting materials
Monday	January 12, 2026 1:00 p.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board/Regional arts council Liaison committee meeting
Tuesday	February 9, 2026 1:30 p.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board Equity committee meeting
Thursday	February 12, 2026 11:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board meeting meeting materials
Thursday	March 12, 2026 11:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board meeting meeting materials
Monday	March 16, 2026 1:00 p.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board/Regional arts council liaison committee meeting
Tuesday	March 17, 2026 1:00 p.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board Outcomes committee meeting - CANCELED
Tuesday	April 7, 2026 1:00 p.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board Equity committee meeting
Thursday	April 9, 2026 11:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board meeting meeting materials
Monday	May 11, 2026 2:30 p.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board Nominating committee meeting 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:    2483 309 2061 Password for video:   pXmSsCb3j76 Password for phone:  79677223
Thursday	May 14, 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 or U.S. toll-free (855) 282-6330 Enter access code:    2496 850 5364 Password for video:   eMxPcn7gc47 Password for phone:  36972674
Friday	May 22, 2026 10:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board/Regional arts council liaison committee meeting 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:    2486 349 4356 Password for video:   PPhidaR3b83 Password for phone:  77443273
Tuesday	June 2, 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 or U.S. toll-free (855) 282-6330 Enter access code:    2491 280 5876 Password for video:   dwJF6MTcC22 Password for phone:  39536682
Thursday	June 11, 2026 11:00 a.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board meeting
Thursday	June 18, 2026 1:00 p.m.	Minnesota State Arts Board Equity committee meeting
Thursday-Friday	July 9-10, 2026	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.