The board of directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council recently awarded grants to 26 applicants representing six counties for a total of $91,150 in funding, according to a press release. This includes nine emerging artist grants for $22,215, nine advancing artist grants for $44,750, two school residency grants for $5,085, one arts management training grant for $600 and five general operating support grants for $18,500.

SEMAC is the State Arts Board-designated granting authority for local/regional arts producing and sponsoring organizations and disburses funds allocated for this purpose by the Minnesota State Legislature. The SEMAC region includes the counties of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha and Winona.

For information about the grant application process, eligibility or grant writing assistance, contact the SEMAC office at 2778 D Commerce Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901; or call 507-281-4848. Information may also be found at www.semac.org.