Opportunities On this page you'll find information about Launch Programs, Regional Funding and Events in the Twin Cities, Professional Practices, Travel, Continuing Education Courses, Alumni Benefits, and resources for parents pursuing an MFA. Launch Programming With a special emphasis on networking and CV-building, these pivotal funded programs help our MFA students set themselves up for success after graduation. Opportunities range across galleries, residencies, art centers, design agencies, and various non-profits. We also provide helpful resources for crafting applications. Read about all our Launch Programs and see a record of recent recipients. The Twin Cities Regional Funding Minnesota is well known for its abundant funding sources: Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grants (can apply as a student, but project cannot be associated with your degree program) Silverwood Park Annual Call (can apply as a student) Red Eye’s Works-In-Progress Program (non-primary artist can be a student) Art(ists) On the Verge (AOV) Creative City Challenge Jerome Foundation Grants Minnesota Artists Exhibition Program Metropolitan Regional Arts Council Grants McKnight Foundation Grants Midway Contemporary Art Visual Arts Fund and more (the funding environment in MN is ever-evolving and growing) Regional Events No matter your interests, the Twin Cities provide a continuous flow of events every season, including the annual design-themed Insights Lectures, Out There performance series, or Film Independent Spi