ARTIST OPPORTUNITY: "McKnight Fellowship for Book Artists" @ Minnesota

Friday, December 5, 2025 10:00 AM 10:00
Friday, March 6, 2026 11:59 PM 23:59

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EVENT LINK: https://mnbookarts.org/mcknight-fellowships.

FEE: Free to apply

Applications for the 2026 McKnight Fellowships for Book Artists are open!

Minnesota Center for Book Arts is pleased to partner with the McKnight Foundation to offer two fellowships to beyond-emerging artists living and working in Minnesota who show sustained experience in the book arts.

If you are a Minnesota-based book artist, this is an incredible opportunity to grow both artistically and professionally alongside other creatives.

2026 Fellowship Benefits Include:

Unrestricted $25,000 award
Studio visits from a national critic/curator
$1,000 travel stipend to attend a conference
Opportunity to participate in public artist panel
$1,000 educational stipend
Two years of MCBA studio access
Opportunity to attend an artist residency with stipend
Group exhibition in MCBA’s Main Gallery

Minnesota Center for Book Arts values a culture of equity and inclusion and encourages artists with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.