McKnight Fellowships for Fiber Artists
The McKnight Fellowships for Fiber Artists honor midcareer Minnesota fiber artists with significant bodies of work through unrestricted funding and professional development support.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026
Funding Amounts: Two unrestricted fellowships of $25,000 each annually; includes additional professional development support and resources.
Summary: Supports midcareer and beyond Minnesota fiber artists with unrestricted funding and professional development to recognize exceptional artistic merit and sustained creative practice.
Key Information: Minnesota residency and 8+ years of fiber art practice required; not for emerging artists.
Description
The McKnight Fellowships for Fiber Artists, administered by the Textile Center and funded by the McKnight Foundation, provide two annual $25,000 unrestricted fellowships to midcareer and beyond fiber artists living and working in Minnesota. These fellowships are designed to recognize artists whose work demonstrates exceptional artistic and cultural merit, a sustained investigation in fiber arts, and a significant body of work developed over at least eight years. In addition to the monetary award, fellows receive professional development support, expert critiques, an exhibition at the Textile Center, public presentations, professional photography, a two-year Textile Center membership, and access to further resources and consultants. The program values equity and inclusion, encouraging applications from artists with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
