Individual Artist Award
The Individual Artist Award supports outstanding artists in Minnesota’s Region 7W to advance their creative work across any discipline.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: January 14, 2027
Funding Amounts: $3,500 per award; artists may receive up to $5,000 total in their lifetime
Summary: Supports and recognizes outstanding artists in Minnesota’s Region 7W (Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright counties) to advance their creative work.
Key Information: Award is only for individual artists residing in one of four eligible Minnesota counties.
Description
The Individual Artist Award, funded by the McKnight Foundation and administered by the Central Minnesota Arts Board, provides recognition and financial support to outstanding artists at various stages of their careers who reside in Minnesota’s Region 7W (Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright counties). The award aims to honor artistic achievement and help artists further develop their creative work, regardless of discipline.
