ECRAC Mid-Career Artist Grant
The McKnight Foundation Mid-Career Artist Grant funds projects for established artists in Minnesota’s Region 7E that promote artistic growth, experimentation, and collaboration across all disciplines.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 | February 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,600 per project; no match required, but matching funds are encouraged; project must be completed within 14 months of deadline.
Summary: Supports mid-career artists and culture bearers in Minnesota’s Region 7E for projects focused on artistic growth, experimentation, collaboration, or career advancement.
Key Information: Applicants must reside for at least 6 months in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Pine, or Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe lands.
Description
This grant, funded by the McKnight Foundation and administered by the East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC), is designed to support mid-career artists and culture bearers residing in Minnesota’s Region 7E. The program funds specific art projects that enhance artistic skills, foster experimentation, enable collaboration, or support the business aspects of an artist’s career. All artistic disciplines are eligible. The grant aims to foster the ongoing development of artists who have demonstrated a recognized body of work and professional achievement.
