The Prairie Star Award recognizes a Southwest Minnesota artist for exceptional artistic achievement and regional impact across any discipline.
Public Art Grants - McKnight Foundation support southwest Minnesota organizations and government units creating large-scale physical art that gives communities lasting, accessible ways to experience the arts.
The McKnight Distinguished Artist Award honors Minnesota artists for lifelong, influential contributions to the arts, recognizing creative excellence and community impact.
Public Art Grants support organizations and government units creating large-scale physical public art to sustain community arts access and leave a lasting arts legacy in southwest Minnesota.
Artist Growth Grants support Southwest Minnesota artists in any discipline, funding creative and professional development projects that build skills, advance careers, and expand audiences.