ECRAC Essential Artist Award

Due: Feb 28, 2026

McKnight

$9,000

Description

The East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) Essential Artist Award program, supported by the McKnight Foundation, is designed to recognize, reward, and encourage outstanding professional artists and culture bearers. This award is intended for artists at various stages of their professional careers, enabling them to dedicate time to work, purchase necessary supplies and materials, undertake advanced study (not tied to a degree), or to pursue other career-oriented goals. The program is open to artists working in all artistic med...

Award Amount$9,000

Eligible Applicants- Individual

Additional Eligibility Information

The program is open to professional artists residing permanently for at least six months in one of the following Minnesota counties:Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine, or the sovereign Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe lands. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Funding Typeaward

Grantor Contact InformationECRAC, 540 Weber Ave S - Ste 109, Hinckley, MN 55037; (320) 336-0200Grantor Emailgrantinfo@ecrac.orgOther Grantor InformationThe McKnight Foundation is a philanthropic organization that supports innovative research in neuroscience and other fields. It provides funding to early-career scientists pursuing groundbreaking projects that explore the complexities of brain function. The foundation emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and high-risk research that has the potential to transform our understanding of neurological processes. Its grant programs help nurture emerging talent and foster long-term scientific excellence. By investing in creative and transformative research, it contributes to advancements in both basic science and clinical applications. Ultimately, the McKnight Foundation seeks to drive progress in neuroscience and improve human health.

Additional Information. Additional URLs:

https://www.ecrac.org/art-community/2024-image-art-show

https://www.ecrac.org/art-community/events-calendar

Supporting Linkhttps://www.ecrac.org/grants/individual/ecrac-essential-artist-award

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