McKnight Community-Engaged Artist & Culture Bearer Fellowships

DO I HAVE TO PROPOSE A PROJECT FOR THIS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM? 

This is NOT a project grant, therefore applicants do not have to outline or propose what new work they wish to produce or engage in if awarded a Fellowship. 

WHAT IS A COMMUNITY-ENGAGED ARTIST? 

Community Engaged Artists, as defined for the purposes of this fellowship, are artists who use their artistic practice to engage relationship aimed at producing social transformation. This intention drives choice and process throughout the conception, design, and implementation of their work. 

DO I HAVE TO LIVE IN THE TWIN CITIES? 

No! The Fellowship is open to all Minnesotans, and artists from all areas of the state are encouraged to apply. 

WHAT IS A MID-CAREER ARTIST? 

For the purposes of this fellowship, a mid-career artist is someone who has a body of work that demonstrates a sustained level of accomplishment, commitment, and artistic excellence. They will have at least eight (8) years of professional experience implementing community engaged art.  Community engaged projects, public exhibitions, or initiatives undertaken as part of a degree-seeking program at an institution of higher learning will not be considered, i.e. senior or thesis exhibitions, juried student shows, etc. 

HOW WILL THE JURY SEE MY APPLICATION? 

The jury will look at your applications using an online jurying platform via Submittable. This means they will see each image individually at its full size (not as the small preview you see when you submit your application). Images will be viewed in the order you submit them (i.e., Image 1 will be first, Image 10 will be last). The jury will be able to view your résumé and artist statement as well.