Scholarship Program for Arts
The Arts and Music Scholarship, helps underserved youth and adults across Minnesota participate in arts and music education. This scholarship removes financial and access barriers so you can focus on learning, creating, and growing as an artist.
This program can support participation in:
- Music classes – including singing, band, and orchestral instruments
- Creative writing and storytelling programs
- Studio arts – ceramics, woodworking, painting, textiles, fiber arts
- Traditional craft and folk arts
- Performing arts – dance, theater, movement arts, and more
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, this scholarship helps you take your next step. Our goal is to support creativity, career exploration, and cultural learning across Minnesota. Scholarships may include:
- Tuition or Class Fees – Financial assistance for arts classes or workshops anywhere in Minnesota.
- Transportation Support – Help getting to and from classes so distance is never a barrier.
- Studio Access – Use of creative spaces and materials to practice and create your work.
- Application Assistance – Support with paperwork, interpretation, and communication needs.
Where You Can Take Classes
You can use this scholarship at many arts programs across Minnesota. Below are examples of arts centers offering high-quality creative learning opportunities.
Visual, Studio & Craft Arts
- Fireweed Community Woodshop – Woodworking classes for all levels Visit website
- Foci Glass Arts Center – Glassblowing and glass art Visit website
- CAFAC – Jewelry making, blacksmithing, welding Visit website
- Northern Clay Center – Ceramics and pottery Visit website
- Textile Center of Minnesota – Fiber arts, weaving, sewing Visit website
- Articulture – Visual arts and open studio Visit website
- The Workshop Minneapolis – DIY and creative classes Visit website
- The Arts Creative – Adult/youth art classes Visit website
Writing & Literary Arts
- The Loft Literary Center – Creative writing classes Visit website
Parks & Community-Based Arts Programs
- Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Visit website
- Saint Paul Parks & Recreation Visit website
- Maple Grove Arts Center Visit website
- Eagan Art House Visit website
- Eden Prairie Art Center Visit website
- Edina Art Center / Community Education Visit website
This list is only a starting point—you may choose any eligible arts organization in Minnesota.
Fill out the online application using the button below. You can contact us or email us at info@lotusartscenter.org for more information.
Apply Here
This work is funded in part by MHC with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage. Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.