Artist Residencies in Granite Falls

Granite Falls City Artist-in-Residence

Granite Falls, United States

The Granite Falls City Artist-in-Residence (CAIR) program is a pioneering small-town initiative in Granite Falls, Minnesota, where artists embed in the community for 6-12 months to design and implement arts and cultural strategies aimed at boosting civic participation and engagement. Hosted by the Granite Area Arts Council, it emphasizes collaboration with locals, includes support staff, and produces a replicable resource guide for other communities. The program intersects civic, social, and artistic work, marking it as the first of its kind in the country.