Mower County organizations were able to receive grants through the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, which awarded a total of 42 grants for a total of $241,465 in funding to applicants throughout southeastern Minnesota.

Austin Area Commission for the Arts received a $4,500 Arts & Cultural Heritage grant for ArtRocks Open Jam Sessions at the ArtWorks Center 2018-2019; Austin Symphony Orchestra received a $10,000 Arts & Cultural Heritage grant for Jubilation with Austin Symphony Orchestra; and Summerset Community Theatre received a $3,000 Presenter/Production Assistance grant for Summerset 51st Season-2018.

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.

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