McKnight Visiting Composer Residencies

Location: National
Type: Residency
Categories:
Music

Deadline: 10/29/2024

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THE PURPOSE OF THE ACF MCKNIGHT VISITING COMPOSER RESIDENCIES

The intent of the McKnight Artist and Culture Programs is to recognize and support artists and culture bearers who are beyond emerging and have sustained experience in their area of practice. Visiting Composers demonstrate achievement, commitment, and high-level proficiency in artistic and/or culture-bearer practice. This program invites artists to respond to or reflect on the unique qualities of people and communities in Minnesota.

The addition of culture bearer acknowledges that the McKnight programs support creative leaders 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.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

– The ACF McKnight Visiting Composer Residencies invite music creators living outside of Minnesota to spend approximately 30 days in the state over an 18-month period, fostering connections and taking part in creative projects that engage the local community.
– ACF will select two music creators for an artistic residency in Minnesota.
– Proposals should respond to or reflect on the unique qualities of people and communities in our home state.
– For example, the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area is currently home to one of the largest and most tribally diverse urban Indigenous populations.
– New work may be part of the residency but is not required. The focus is on the exploration of an artist within a Minnesota community.

AWARDS

– Two residencies of $10,000 will be awarded. Awards are subject to state and federal income tax guidelines.
– A $3,000 stipend for travel and lodging expenses during their residency.
– Funds are distributed directly to the music creator across four installments.
– Consultation, time, and resources from ACF.