BEMIDJI -- Region 2 Arts Council is now accepting applications for the Young Artist Grant program.
The program is for students in grades 8-12 who have a strong interest in the arts and reside in Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods or Mahnomen counties. Students who are singers, musicians, writers, media artists, performers, visual artists and craftspeople are welcome to apply, a release said.
Grant recipients are reimbursed up to $600 for costs associated with arts instruction/mentorship, arts classes/camps/workshops in the state of Minnesota and some related travel expenses or materials.
The application deadline is May 15. Applications are available online at r2arts.org. For more information, contact Region 2 Arts Council at (218) 751-5447, (800) 275-5447 or via email at staff@r2arts.org.