We're very excited to announce a call for the 2025 River Valley Ripple (RVR) Artist Residency, a program focused on uplifting and supporting emerging and established Southwest Minnesota (SWMN) rural artists with time, space, and resources to further develop and/or expand their artistic practice.

Artists are welcomed to explore and learn more about the artist residency program, which is now in the second year of programming! To be considered for the program artists must reside in the 18 counties of Southwestern Minnesota.

The RVR Artist Residency program will provide a unique, close-to-home opportunity for 4 emerging and/or established artists to dedicate time to their practice, connect with a regional network of creative people and programs, and share their work with friends, family, and neighbors in an “artist salon” public showcase.

Selected RVR Artists will schedule their 2-week residency in collaboration with DoPT staff between the months of February 2025–May 2025. This is a self-directed residency program and it is a great fit for individuals who are ready to step further into their identity as an artist and are looking for space to balance their time, energy, and commitment to their artistic practice.

For more information, to register for the virtual info session, to read the full call for artists, and to apply, please visit https://www.publictransformation.org/rvr

RVR application due date is November 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM CST.
Late applications will not be reviewed.