McKnight Printmaking Fellowship at Highpoint
Deadline
November 14, 2025
16 days left
Application Fee
FREE
Rewards
Multiple Rewards
Interest
High
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About This Opportunity
Founded on the belief that Minnesota thrives when its artists and culture bearers thrive, the McKnight Foundation’s arts and culture program is one of the oldest and largest of its kind in the country. Support for individual working Minnesota artists and culture bearers has been a cornerstone of the program since it began in 1982\. The McKnight Artist & Culture Bearer Fellowships Program provides annual, unrestricted cash awards to outstanding mid-career Minnesota artists in 15 different creative disciplines. Program partner organizations administer the fellowships and structure them to respond to the unique challenges of different disciplines. Currently, the foundation contributes about $2.8 million per year to its statewide fellowships.
The intent of the McKnight Printmaking Fellowship is to recognize and support artists living and working in Minnesota who are considered beyond emerging status and can demonstrate a sustained level of accomplishment, commitment, and artistic excellence in the field of printmaking.
What You'll Get
Types: FUNDING, OTHER, EXHIBITION
Two selected artists will receive: * An unrestricted $25,000 award * One year access to Highpoint’s state-of-the-art print shop * Technical support from the fellowship coordinator * Professional development opportunities * Storage space for materials, use of inks, and standard shop supplies * $500 credit toward Highpoint printmaking classes and/or individual instruction * Group discussions and critiques with local and national experts in the field * McKnight Printmakers' exhibition, public talk, and reception at Highpoint * Professional digital documentation of exhibited artwork * Opportunity to participate in a fully-funded artist residency through a partnership with the Artist Communities Alliance following the fellowship year * Highpoint supporting membership
Application Requirements
- CV
- APPLICATION_FORMS
- ARTIST_STATEMENT
- ARTWORK_PORTFOLIO
Eligibility
Geographic Requirements
Minnesota, MN, US
Other Requirements
* This program is open to Minnesota-based artists that use one or more forms of printmaking as part of their practice, including artists living outside the metro area. Proximity to Highpoint is not a requirement. * Have or maintain MN residency for at least one year prior to application and for the duration of the fellowship. * Are beyond emerging with a body of work that demonstrates a sustained level of accomplishment, commitment, and artistry in the field of printmaking. * Have not been awarded a McKnight Artist Fellowship in any artistic discipline in the last five years. * Demonstrate growth and ongoing artistry since their most recent McKnight Artist Fellowship (if applicable). * Are not staff, board, or immediate family of the McKnight Foundation or fellowship administrative partners. * Are not enrolled full-time in an academic program. * Artists must demonstrate ability in at least one traditional printmaking technique (intaglio, lithography, screenprinting, mono printing, or relief). This is demonstrated in the work sample. * Applicant may only apply to one McKnight Artist Fellowship per year (in any/all artistic disciplines).
Highpoint Center for Printmaking
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
Verified Organization
Active since 2020
Ready to take the next step?
Don't miss out on this opportunity. Applications close on November 14, 2025.