Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: December 17, 2025 (Composer Fellowships) | January 5, 2026 (Culture Bearers Fellowship) | March 6, 2026 (Book Artists) | March 23, 2026 (Community-Engaged Artist) | March 25, 2026 (Dancer & Choreographer)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 unrestricted fellowship; some disciplines offer additional benefits (e.g., $1,000–$3,000 professional development, residencies, travel stipends).
Summary: Annual fellowships providing unrestricted support and professional development to midcareer Minnesota artists and culture bearers across multiple disciplines.
Key Information: Applicants may only apply to one McKnight Artist Fellowship per year and must be Minnesota residents for at least one year prior to application.