Southwest Minnesota Arts Council

“Members may elect members of the governing body.”

“An audit committee consisting of the executive director, treasurer, and one additional board member will review the 990 and report to the smac board prior to approval, the irs form 990 will be made available to the smac board of directors via the smac board website for review prior to action taken by the board of directors. The smac board of directors will vote to approve the irs form 990 prior to its submission to the irs.”

“Each board member signs the grant conflict of interest policy - procedure. Smac board & panelists agree to declare a conflict of interest on any grant application and to refrain from discussion or voting on an application with which they have a conflict.”

“Annually the smac executive committee will meet and consider appropriate employee salary & benefits for the next fiscal year. Compensation will be based on data from compensation surveys/studies for similar postions in minnesota, availability of smac funds and information from employee evaluations. Smac board will approve employee salary and benefits.”

“Procedure is the same as for part vi section b line 15a.”

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

“Grants programs- smac received funds from the minnesota state arts board general fund and minnesota arts & cultural heritage funds as appropriated by the minnesota state legislature, the mcknight foundation and others to redistribute to individual artists, local arts organizations, non-profit organizations, units of government and schools for arts production and sponsorship activities. Grant programs include art projects, public art, quick support for organizations, operating support, equipment & facilities improvement, arts in the schools, arts study opportunity for youth, artist growth, artist equity, quick support for artists, and the prairie disciple award. A total of 111,608 people served included 27,449 youth and 2,529 artists through 132 grants awarded to nonprofit organizations, units of government (cities, schools) and artists.”

“Technical assistance- services provided by smac to sw minnesota are information and referral services to promote the growth and development of artists, staff and volunteer assistance for the organizational and leadership development of local arts groups, and presentation of technical assistance and networking conferences for artists, cultural organizations and schools. Information is provided via phone, email, mail, website, social media, and in-person contact. Smac staff travels throughout the region to meet with constituents on request. Smac staff also works with statewide arts organizations to coordinate workshops and meetings within the smac region that will benefit smac region residents. Smac's e-newsletter contains feature articles, grant awards, upcoming deadlines, and other opportunities. It containts no advertisements. The e-newsletter was sent via email to approximately 1,500 people per issue and is also posted on the smac website.”

“Conference/workshops/convenings- smac also gives assistance to artists, arts organizations and educators by providing technical assistance, information, and networking opportunities in conference or workshop settings to the sw minnesota area. 70 artists attended an artist retreat at danebod folk school in tyler. 6 virtual and 5 in-person grant workshops and q&a esssions were attended by 46 people. 26 people attended a training and networking event for arts organizations. Smac's annual arts celebration, attended by approximately 50 people, was held in worthington, mn and included theater and music performances and art exhibits.”

“Recoveries of prior year grants 5,269”