The mission of the Minnesota State Legislature in this context is to allocate funds to the State Arts Board and regional arts councils to support arts-related programming by nonprofit organizations and individual artists within Minnesota.
The School Residency grant program is designed to support artist residencies within schools, targeting K-12 students, teachers, and artists. These residencies aim to offer young people direct arts experiences through interaction with artists, while also aiding in the professional development of the artists involved, providing valuable employment opportunities and audience exposure. Projects should be well-defined, lasting between one full day and up to five full school days, and conclude with a capstone event open to the public. The program does not require matching funds for grants.