Artist Career Development
The McKnight Foundation's Artist Career Development program funds individual artists in Central Minnesota for projects that advance their creative and professional growth.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: July 23, 2026 (Draft review deadline) | August 6, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,000 per award; single-year funding.
Summary: Supports individual artists in Central Minnesota with funding for projects and activities that advance creative growth and professional careers.
Key Information: Applicants must be adult residents of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright County, MN for at least six months.
Description
The Artist Career Development program, funded by the McKnight Foundation and administered by the Central Minnesota Arts Board, provides grants of up to $4,000 to individual artists. The goal is to support projects, training, creative time, equipment, or other activities that help artists take significant steps in their creative and professional development. Ideal projects might help artists reach new audiences, overcome career barriers, professionalize their practice, or complete milestone projects.
