The Bemidji Area Arts Endowment, a component fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, has a number of grant and scholarship opportunities this year.
Schools, nonprofit groups and other arts organizations in the Bemidji Area can request up to $1,5000 for an arts event, workshop, or other art-related events.
The Everett Wilimek Endowment for Orchestra String Studies is also opening a grant round.
Students aged 8-15 can apply for two $250 scholarships to pursue education in violin, viola, cello or bass. More information on these grants is available at www.nwmf.org.