Inception

In 2005, the sale of artworks, chapbooks, and benefit performances donated by artists living in Minnesota and Wisconsin, along with donations from the public and private sectors, fueled the creation of the Artist Relief Fund.

Medical Assistance, Social Security, and irs
Considerations

Before applying to the Artist Relief Fund, artists currently receiving or seeking Medical Assistance and/or Social Security Disability support are encouraged to contact appropriate county, state and/or federal agencies to ensure that receiving Artist Relief Fund support will not jeopardize their assistance status. Federal tax law requires that awards of $600 or more be reported to the IRS; consequently, financial support from the Artist Relief Fund must be reported as income. Grant recipients will receive a Form 1099 from the Artist Relief Fund.