SEMAC Arts Programming Grants

The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) Board of Directors announced the awarding of $391,262 in arts programming to organizations and schools throughout Southeastern Minnesota, including several in Goodhue County and one in Wabasha County.

The funding includes:

Bells of the Bluffs Handbell Ensemble who received a $5,000 General Operating Support grant for Staffing & Salaries.

Big Turn received an $11,000 Support for Organizations grant for Big Turn Music Fest 2026.

Red Wing Arts received an $11,000 Support for Organizations grant for The Artist's Studio Series.

Sheldon Theatre Brass Band received a $5,000 General Operating Support grant for Staffing & Salaries.

Sheldon Theatre of Performing Arts received an $11,000 Support for Organizations grant for Community Outreach Residencies 2026.

Zumbrota State Theatre received a $5,000 General Operating Support grant for Staffing & Salaries.

In Wabasha County, Lake City Area Arts received a $5,000 General Operating Support grant for Facilities & Maintenance.