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American Composers Forum

McKnight Composer Fellowships

Location: MN — Twin Cities Metro
Type: Grant / Fellowship / Award
Categories:
Music

Deadline: 10/29/2024

Other Criteria:
Competition / prize
No entry fee required
Open to artists statewide
Paid opportunity ($25,000)

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THE PURPOSE OF THE MCKNIGHT ARTIST AND CULTURE BEARERS FELLOWSHIP

The intent of the McKnight Artist and Culture Bearers Fellowship is to recognize and support artists and culture bearers who are beyond emerging and have sustained experience in their area of practice. Fellows demonstrate achievement, commitment, and high-level proficiency in artistic and/or culture bearer practice that contributes to their field and impacts and benefits people in Minnesota.

The addition of culture bearer acknowledges that the McKnight programs support creative leaders in Minnesota from cultures that don’t use the word “artist” (such as Native American and Hmong), as well as those who center the transmission and preservation of cultural lifeways.

AWARDS

– Four fellowships of $25,000 in unrestricted funds will be awarded. Awards are subject to state and federal income tax guidelines.
– Funds are distributed across four installments.
– Fellows also have an opportunity to attend an artist residency program coordinated by the Artist Communities Alliance within two years of the fellowship program.
– Fellows will also have access to financial support up to $3,500 to develop works-in-progress.
– Consultation, time, and resources from ACF.
– Consultation, time, and resources from Springboard for the Arts