Opportunities Board
Find and share local opportunities for artists!
All opportunities listed below are open to artists in our 9-county region.
Listings may include, but are not limited to, calls for artists, creative job openings, and fellowship opportunities.
Submissions will be reviewed within 2 business days.
Listings are posted in the order they are received, from newest to oldest.
MANKATO MAKER AND ARTIST ORGANIZATION SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Minnesota Makers & Artists Guild, also known as the Guild, the umbrella organization for Mankato Makerspace, has announced an open call for new members to serve on its Board of Directors.
The board plays a vital role in setting strategic direction, ensuring financial health, and advocating for the organization's mission within the community. This year, the board is specifically looking to fill our President, Secretary and Treasurer seats. As we are planning expansion of the Makerspace, we are also expanding our board and have additional “at large” seats open as well!
Ideal candidates will bring:
• A strong commitment to our mission and values.
• Willingness to actively participate in board meetings and committee work.
• Readiness to assist with resource development and community outreach.
Interested candidates can submit a resume or application letter outlining their experience and stating why they’d like to join us. For questions please contact Cindy Bourne at mnmakersandartists@gmail.com
Deadline: December 1, 2026
Open To: We continually seek diverse community representation and encourage folks who can help us fill gaps in accounting and non-profit governance. Experience working with non-profits is helpful but not required.
Location: Mankato, MN
CALL FOR ARTISTS: OPEN DOOR 21 AT ROSALUX GALLERY
Rosalux Gallery
Submissions are now open for Open Door 21, coming to Rosalux this December. Open Door is Rosalux Gallery’s annual open call exhibition. It is an exciting opportunity for artists outside of the collective to showcase their work in our gallery.
Deadline: October 31, 2026.
Open To: Open to all artists, artwork from the last 2 years only please.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
ANDERSON CENTER 2027 ARTIST RESIDENCIES
The Anderson Center at Tower View
Anderson Center is a rare, rural oasis, a place that celebrates the imagination and supports the development of new arts and ideas through residencies. We will offer three programs in 2027 that are now accepting applicants including a 2027 Salzburg exchange residency, Early Career Artist Residency Program, and the signature Artist Residency Program. Deadline for the Salzburg exchange is November 13, 2026, and deadlines for the early career and general artist residencies are January 12, 2027.
Deadline: November 13, 2026 and January 12, 2027.
Open To: Anderson Center uses the word “artist” broadly to mean those working in visual, literary, and performing arts, including those whose work doesn’t fit neatly into categories and genres.
Location: Red Wing, MN and Salzburg, Austria
MSO: LOOKING FOR CHOIR MEMBERS
Mankato Symphony Orchestra
The Mankato Symphony Orchestra is looking for choir members to help bring our December concert, Light in Winter, to life! If you're interested in participating, please send the following information to our choral conductor, Adrian Smith, using the link below.
1. Name 2. Singing experience 3. Choir background 4. Email address
Deadline: October 24, 2026
Open To: Everyone
Location: Mankato, MN
MSAB: CALL FOR ARTISTIC REVIEWERS
Minnesota State Arts Board
Artistic evaluators experience the arts firsthand by attending in-person events or viewing online activities presented by organizations seeking state funding. Stipend of $25 per evaluation, up to 10 evaluations.
Deadline: Rolling
Open To: Residents of Minnesota
Location: Throughout Minnesota
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR GIG FUND: INTERSTATE TOURING
Arts Midwest
This grant helps Midwestern nonprofits host professional artists for performances, exhibitions, and workshops that reach local audiences. Organizations can request $2,000-$10,000.
New this year: Projects supported by GIG Fund: Interstate Touring must feature an artist who lives outside of your state. Priority will also be given to rural applicants; we anticipate that 40% of this cycle’s grants will go to rural organizations.
Deadline: November 4, 2026 at 12:00pm CT
Open To: 501(c)3 orgs with budgets under $2mil, or tribal organizations with any budget.
Location: N/A
THE GRAND: HIRING SERVERS
The Grand Center for Arts and Culture
We are looking for experienced servers who are comfortable in a fast paced environment and attentive to the needs of customers. For an application or more information, call 507.359.9222, email director@thegrandnewulm.org or marketing@thegrandnewulm.org, or stop by The Grand at 210 N Minnesota St., New Ulm, MN
Deadline: Until Filled
Open To: Everyone
Location: The Grand Center for Arts and Culture (New Ulm, MN)
CALL FOR APPLICANTS: SALES AND EXHIBITION GALLERIES AT LANESBORO ARTS
Lanesboro Arts
Lanesboro Arts is now accepting artist applications for both the Juried Sales Gallery in 2027; and Exhibition Gallery for 2028 Exhibitions. Both applications have a deadline of December 31st, 2026, and accept work from artists from Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. All visual arts media are eligible—both 2-D and 3-D.
Deadline: December 31, 2026
Open To: Artists in Minnesota
Location: Lanesboro Arts (Lanesboro, MN)
Looking for more? Check out the opportunities page at Springboard for the Arts and the Arts Funding Finder at ArtsMidwest.
Disclaimer: The information provided above is for general information purposes only. Prairie Lakes does not guarantee the validity of any listing, and individuals should pursue opportunities at their own discretion.