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FEE: Free to apply
2026 McKnight Fellowships for Visual Artists
Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM (CT)
The 2026 McKnight Visual Artist Fellowships, administered by Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD), support mid-career visual artists living and working in Minnesota. An independent jury of arts professionals will award six fellowships.
The two-year fellowship runs June 1, 2026–May 31, 2028 and includes:
$25,000 unrestricted fellowship funding (paid in two installments)
$3,500 in professional development funds
$500 for professional documentation of artwork
Access to MCAD facilities and library, plus 50% off one Continuing Education course per semester
Five studio visits with national and local arts professionals
Participation in a 1–2 week artist residency through Artists Communities Alliance partners
Eight hours of consulting and support from Springboard for the Arts
Applicants are encouraged to review the application guidelines carefully before applying.
Info Sessions & Support:
Information sessions and one-on-one meetings are available, including an application overview with Program Director Keisha Williams.
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://mcad.submittable.com/submit
