Call for Artists
Region
Chatfield, MinnesotaTimeline
Applications due Jan. 12, 2026Audience
Artists & creative engagement specialistsContact
Britta DornfeldAre you an artist, creator, community-builder, or engagement specialist? Would you like to design and lead collective action around drinking water through creative engagement or public art in Chatfield, Minnesota?
We are accepting applications for an individual or team of creative engagement specialists. The chosen individual or team will work up to 20 hours per week from March-December 2026 with the Source Water Protection Collaborative on a project in Chatfield, Minnesota. You will retain the copyright to your creative work.
Review the full proposal (PDF) which includes the following information:
- Overview
- Project background and structure
- Residency tasks
- Eligibility
- Selection criteria and process
- Timeline
Drinking water is a fascinating topic because it cuts across many sectors and parts of our society, and ultimately affects everyone. I’m excited to see what comes from this project because it’s harnessing the power of creativity and community and connecting it to local drinking water issues. This kind of work can lead to lasting, transformational changes in how we interact with our water resources and how we connect within and across our communities.
Creative purpose
- Foster deep community engagement.
- Build relationships and trust among stakeholders.
- Increase engagement related to impacts on drinking water.
Available assets
- Videographer and photographer.
- Connections to state and local agency water-focused technical and outreach staff.
- Training and capacity-building opportunities.
- Support finding housing within the host community, if needed.
- Opportunities to attend or present work at water-related conferences and events.
Budget
$60,000 ($45,000 for time and subcontracting, $15,000 for materials) .
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