Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellowship Award
Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellowship Award supports Indigenous artists and culture bearers in northern Minnesota with creative time and arts experiences to deepen and advance their work.
Funder: Region 2 Arts Council
Due Dates: November 1, 2026, by 11:59 pm (Application) | December 9, 2026 (Selection) | December 18, 2026 (Earliest start)
Funding Amounts: Typically one $5,000 fellowship award; maximum award $5,000
Summary: Supports Indigenous artists and culture bearers in northern Minnesota with creative time and experiences that advance their work.
Key Information: Applicants must be enrolled tribal members or descendants with at least five years of sustained creative accomplishment.
Description
Region 2 Arts Council administers this annual fellowship with support from the McKnight Foundation. It provides unfettered funding to an Indigenous artist, culture bearer, or creative individual in a nine-county area of northern Minnesota. The program supports musicians, writers, filmmakers, dancers, theater artists, craftspeople, and others pursuing creative or cultural work.
The fellowship helps artists further and innovate their practice through creative time and arts experiences that bring depth and advancement to their work. It supports exploring new directions, continuing work in progress, and collaborative or community projects. Region 2 Arts Council aims to raise the profile of creative work in the region and build a strong community of Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellows. Each fellow’s artwork is featured on the council’s website.
