McKnight Fellowships for Book Artists
The McKnight Fellowships for Book Artists support mid-career Minnesota book artists with funding, studio access, and professional development to advance their creative work and impact the community.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 unrestricted award per fellow; plus $1,000 travel stipend, $1,000 educational stipend, two years studio access, and additional professional development opportunities (one-year fellowship)
Summary: Supports mid-career Minnesota book artists with significant financial awards and professional development to advance their artistic practice and impact the local community.
Key Information: Only Minnesota residents with at least eight years of professional book arts experience are eligible.
Description
The McKnight Fellowships for Book Artists, administered by the Minnesota Center for Book Arts in partnership with the McKnight Foundation, provide substantial support to mid-career Minnesota-based book artists. The fellowship recognizes artists with sustained achievement and proficiency whose work contributes to the field and benefits the Minnesota community. In addition to unrestricted funding, fellows receive access to studio resources, professional development, educational stipends, residency opportunities, and exhibition platforms. The program values equity and inclusion, encouraging artists from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
