The Artist Initiative grant program is designed to support and assist professional Minnesota artists at various stages in their careers by encouraging artistic development, nurturing artistic creativity, and recognizing the contributions of individual artists to the creative environment of the state of Minnesota.

Michael Van Swearingen explains how with the proper planning and mindset, anyone can make a short film.

Oakland-based director/animator David Rocco Facchini speaks about all things stop motion.

Greg “Smooth” Stewart talks about some principles for creating smooth animation.

Animation student Natalia Poteryakhin talks about her experience with mentorships, internships, and developing one’s skillset.

Peter Steineck and Michael Van Swearingen discuss the future of Hellavision Television.

Director/writer/animator Josh Stifter and actor/writer Danial Degnan discuss the importance of independent projects.

Emmy Award winning Animation Director Mike Owens has gathered a panel of local media creators to discuss and share their stories of developing and pitching their animation ideas.

Alicia Allen shares a few of her favorite tips, tricks, and workflows that not only save you time, but have awesome results.

A group of like-minded professional artists, wanted to curate opportunities to collaborate with one another during outside-of-work hours. Meet the After Hours Collective!

We chat with our professional panel of Designers, Animators, and VFX artists about their experience with freelancing.

MCAD and Nice Moves present an evening with Danger & Eggs co-creator Mike Owens.