McKnight Printing Fellowship at Highpoint Deadline is Nov 26

Fellowship Overview

The specific intent of the McKnight Printmaking Fellowship is to recognize and support mid-career artists living and working in Minnesota who demonstrate a sustained level of accomplishment, commitment, and artistic excellence in the field of printmaking.

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

  • Provided access to Highpoint classes

  • 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

Fellowship Timeline:

Wednesday, November 1 @ 7 pm — info session (join at Highpoint or via Zoom)

A recording of the session will be made available on our website at a later date

Sunday, November 26 @ 11:59 pm — applications due

Thursday, January 18 — applicants notified

Thursday, February 1 — Fellowship begins

Friday, January 31, 2025 — Fellowship ends

Eligibility Requirements

  • This program is open to Minnesota-based printmakers, including artists living outside the metro area.

  • 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 excellence 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 excellence in at least one traditional printmaking technique (intaglio, lithography, screenprinting, mono printing, or relief).

  • Applicant may only apply to one McKnight Artist Fellowship per year (in any/all artistic disciplines).

Questions about eligibility or anything else? Contact josh@highpointprintmaking.org

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