Region 2 Arts Council

Our Mission
The Region 2 Arts Council strengthens the presence of the arts by supporting opportunities for arts creation, promotion, and education for the people of Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen counties.

The Role of Regional Arts Councils
The Region 2 Arts Council is part of a statewide system of 11 regional arts councils that receive a legislative allocation for the arts.  The regional arts councils work on a statewide basis in partnership with the Minnesota State Arts Board to provide access to the arts to everyone in Minnesota.  Each regional arts council is designated to assess arts needs, develop programs and services to meet those needs, and distribute grants to fund arts programs in their region. 

Funding
The Region 2 Arts Council is funded through an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature, funding from the McKnight Foundation, and the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.  The Region 2 Arts Council is a responsible steward of these funds maintaining accountability with measurable outcomes and assessment processes.