Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) is looking for six artists who want to advance their careers – free of charge.

We invite artists living in Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse and Wilkin counties to participate in LRAC’s Artist Cohort Program.

LRAC is once again forming a cohort of six artists willing to work intensively for 10 months on advancing their careers. Artists are expected to make a commitment to participate fully in all activities and opportunities. 

Cohort activities and opportunities include:

• one-on-one career coaching & goal setting

• professional photoshoot for headshot and photographs of your work a professional 2 minute video for self-promotion 

• access to Springboard for the Arts “Work of Art” series 

• Artist Statement & Bio tutorials 

• feature article in LRAC newsletter & Facebook exposure 

• cohort show in LRAC Gallery 

• participation in the LRAC “Talking Circle” hosted by experienced, professional artists 

• grant proposal proofreading and editing, and more…

Application deadline is 5 p.m.  on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024.

Cohort awardees will be announced Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.

The Artist Cohort Program begins on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.