The ECRAC Essential Artist Award provides $9,000 to professional artists in various artistic mediums residing in specified Minnesota counties or Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe lands. Awards support time to work, purchase supplies, advanced study (non-degree), or career advancement. Up to two awards are given annually, with projects starting July 1 and completing within one year.
Open to professional artists aged 18 or older who have been permanent residents for at least 6 months in specified Minnesota counties or Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe lands.
