East Central Regional Arts Council to hold grant information sessions for artists, organizations

The East Central Regional Arts Council will offer grant information sessions for artists and organizations in December, January, February, and March.

According to a news release from ECRAC, the sessions cover basic information about grant programs, tips and best practices, and recent changes to the application process.

Funds may be available for artists and organizations located in Pine, Kanabec, Chisago, Isanti, and Mille Lacs counties, with upcoming grant deadlines on Feb. 1, March 1, and April 1.

In-person information sessions for artists will be held at the ECRAC office, located at 540 Weber Ave. in Hinckley, at 10 a.m. on Dec. 17, 1 p.m. on Jan. 6, 10 a.m. on Feb. 10, and 3 p.m. on March 4.

Online sessions via Zoom are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Dec. 19, Feb. 17, and March 5, and 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 6.

ECRAC will also host information sessions for art groups, non-profits, schools, or public entities. In-person sessions will take place at 3 p.m. on Dec. 17, 1 p.m. on Jan. 14, 2 p.m. on Feb. 10, and 10 a.m. on March 4.

Zoom sessions are slated for 3 p.m. on Dec. 19, 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 14, and 2 p.m. on Feb. 17 and March 5.

Registration is required, either by contacting grant program officer Katina Eklund or on the events calendar page on the ECRAC website.