Minnesota Playwrights’ Center Opportunities for Writers, Fellowships, Theater Artists, Artist Statements, Digital Work Samples
Here are some of the resources offered or administered by the the Minnesota Playwrights’ Center. Reach out to Julia Brown (she/her/hers), Artistic Programs Manager, with questions at Playwrights’ Center, www.pwcenter.org | 612-332-7481 x.1115, 2301 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406.
McKnight Fellowship in Playwriting
application deadline January 12, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. CT
For Minnesota playwrights with some professional experience. Benefits include at $25,000 stipend, $2,500 in development funds, and $1,400 in travel funds.
application deadline January 19, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. CT
Open to playwrights throughout the country. Selected writers receive three years of development and career support.
Working Session: Artist Statements
on Zoom, January 23, 2023 6-7:30 p.m. CT
A free online work session about creating effective artist statements. Presented in partnership with Springboard for the Arts and lead by Alison Bergblom Johnson.
Working Session: Digital Work Samples
on Zoom, February 13, 2023 6-7:30 p.m. CT
A free online work session for theater artists about putting together digital work samples. Presented in partnership with Springboard for the Arts and lead by Aaron Fiskradatz and Abbee Warmboe.
McKnight Theater Artist Fellowship
application deadline March 30, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. CT
For Minnesota theater artists other than playwrights (i.e. actors, directors, designers, stage managers, etc). Selected fellows receive a $25,000 stipend and the opportunity to develop a new project.
