Artist in Residence
This grant funds Minnesota Region 7W schools and nonprofits to host professional artist residencies that enhance learning through hands-on, creative arts activities.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: September 2, 2026 (Draft review deadline) | September 17, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,500 per grant; project activities must be completed within 12 months of board approval.
Summary: Supports schools and nonprofits in Minnesota’s Region 7W to host artist-led residencies that enhance learning through creative, hands-on activities.
Key Information: Activities must benefit residents of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright counties; strict eligibility and proposal requirements apply.
Description
The Artist in Residence program, administered through the Central Minnesota Arts Board with support from the McKnight Foundation, provides funding to schools, nonprofit organizations, local governments, and community groups (with fiscal sponsorship) to host residencies led by professional artists. The program aims to enrich educational experiences by integrating hands-on, creative arts activities into existing programs and curricula. Successful residencies balance artist demonstrations with interactive engagement and must directly benefit residents of Region 7W (Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright counties in Minnesota).
