McKnight Fellowships for Fiber Artists

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, December 7, 2026

ORGANIZATION: Textile Center

LOCATION: Minnesota

AWARD: Two $25,000 Unrestricted Fellowships

ELIGIBILITY: Midcareer and Established Fiber Artists Living and Working in Minnesota

The Textile Center is accepting applications for the McKnight Fellowships for Fiber Artists, supporting Minnesota fiber artists whose creative practices have developed beyond the emerging stage.

Funded by the McKnight Foundation as part of its Arts & Culture Program, the fellowship awards two $25,000 unrestricted grants annually to individual fiber artists at any stage of midcareer and beyond.

Unlike project-based grants, these fellowships provide unrestricted financial support, allowing artists to invest in their creative work and professional development.

Fellowship Benefits Include:

• $25,000 unrestricted award

• $1,500 in additional professional development support

• Studio visits and critiques with creative professionals and mentors

• Exhibition at the Textile Center Galleries

• Public presentation featuring fellows and their work

• Professional photography of artwork installations

• Online artist portfolio and virtual exhibition

• Two-year Textile Center membership with access to resources, including the library, dye lab, and artisan shop opportunities

• Professional support sessions with Springboard for the Arts consultants

Eligibility

Applicants must be fiber artists living and working in Minnesota whose creative practices are clearly beyond the emerging stage. Artists at any point in their midcareer or established practice are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 7, 2026.

APPLICATION DETAILS & MORE INFORMATION: Textile Center – McKnight Fellowships for Fiber Artists