Individual Artist Award
The Individual Artist Award supports outstanding artists in central Minnesota with funding to advance their creative work and foster local artistic excellence.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: January 14, 2027: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: $3,500 per award; up to $5,000 lifetime cap per artist
Summary: Supports and recognizes outstanding individual artists in central Minnesota to advance their creative work.
Key Information: Applicants must reside in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright counties, MN.
Description
The Individual Artist Award is designed to recognize and support outstanding artists at various stages of their careers who reside in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright counties (Region 7W) in Minnesota. Supported by the McKnight Foundation, this award provides financial resources to help artists further their creative work and increase their visibility within the region. The program aims to foster artistic excellence and strengthen the local arts community.
