Call for Artists: Community Supported Art

CSA returns for a fourth season of locally produced and supported art. Employing the same model as Community Supported Agriculture, Community Supported Art supports local art, artists and collectors. Artists, who are selected by a jury, will be given a stipend to create 50 “shares” for the program by a set deadline. Shares can be purchased by the public for $300. Shareholders receive one box containing three works at three different pickup dates throughout the spring/summer season.

Minnesota artists of all disciplines are invited to submit proposals now through January 18th, 2012. Not all art comes in the form of a physical object. Along with visual artists, the CSA program encourages musicians, performing artists and writers to apply. Proposals must include samples of your current work, an artist’s statement and a one page artist’s resume.

An informational session about the CSA program will be held Thursday, December 22nd at 6 p.m. in the East Lake Library conference room (map). For more information, check out the CSA Call for Artists online.

Message from Minnesota Citizens for the Arts: Help Oppose Legacy Stadium Funding Today!

Come to the capitol today on your lunch hour to oppose using Legacy money for a new stadium.

We want to make sure legislators know that the majority of Minnesotans oppose using Legacy funds for a stadium. Join us at the Capitol over your lunch hour for just an hour or so, from 12:00-1:00. Join us outside Room 15 (on the Ground floor) at the State Capitol on Tuesday, Dec. 6 to ask legislators not to use Arts Legacy funds for a Vikings Stadium.  The Senate has scheduled a hearing for 12:30 on that day. We will have signs and buttons for you to wear, although you can make your own signs! Look for arts friends wearing "Arts Advocate" buttons. We need you there!

Our message? "Not One Penny of Legacy for a Stadium!"

Can you join us?! Let us know by emailing staff@mncitizensforthearts.org or calling us at 651-251-0868.

If you can't be at the Capitol and still haven't sent a letter to your legislators, it's not too late to take action! You can send letters to the Governor and legislature here.

Minnesota is with us. A recent Star Tribune Poll found that 77% of Minnesotans are against using Legacy for a stadium:

"The idea floated recently of using Legacy funds, which are dedicated to projects benefiting the environment, arts and cultural heritage, was  shot down by the poll respondents -- 77 percent opposed using Legacy  funds for a stadium, compared to 21 percent in favor."

Speak out today to protect Legacy funding for the arts!