Funder: McKnight Foundation

Due Dates: January 5, 2026 (Culture Bearers) | December 17, 2025 (Composers) | May 15, 2026 (Ceramic Artists) | March 25, 2026 (Choreographers) | March 23, 2026 (Community-Engaged Artists & Culture Bearships) | March 9, 2026 (Book Artists)

Funding Amounts: $25,000 unrestricted fellowships (typically 2–4 per discipline); some programs offer additional professional development funds.

Summary: Annual fellowships providing unrestricted support and development opportunities to midcareer Minnesota artists and culture bearers across diverse disciplines.

Key Information: Deadlines and eligibility vary by discipline; applicants may only apply to one McKnight-supported fellowship per year.