River Arts Alliance Announces New Artist Support Grants

River Arts Alliance Announces New Artist Support Grants

River Arts Alliance (RAA), southeast Minnesota’s premier organization dedicated to connecting artists and community, is excited to announce a new Artist Support Grant program. RAA intends to offer grants up to $500 to local artists to help further their work, and to share it with the public. Grant funds might cover supplies, promotions, or any other expenses that could help an artist further their practice, and bring work to the public. Specific grant guidelines and application timelines will be released in early 2027.

Funding for the Artist Support Grants will be provided with the updated RAA membership program. Any membership gift of $200 or more (or $20 per month) will be automatically split, with 50% going to the grant program. This allows RAA to both continue regular operations, and to directly support community artists. This also means that the more RAA members contribute, the more grant funds will be available.

River Arts Alliance Membership Update

In 2025 River Arts Alliance (RAA) instituted an updated membership program. Rather than set specific, per person membership amounts, donors can now give at any level that is meaningful to them. Members also now have the option to give monthly. All memberships are good for twelve months from the gift date. The change has been incredibly successful, with average membership donations increasing nearly three times. This update to the membership program makes the new Artist Support Grants possible.

To become an RAA member, visit riverartsalliance.org/membership.