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Minnesota Playwrights’ Center Offers Fellowships, Funding, and More
Applications are now open for all of Minnesota Playwrights’ Center fellowships, including opportunities that align with a variety of disciplines and experience levels.
Find details about all of their programs at this link.
Earlier career writers:
-Many Voices Mentorship - $2,000 mentorship for a beginning BIPOC playwright based in Minnesota. A great fit for an artist who hasn't written a full play before but is interested in learning. Deadline in December.
-Jerome Fellowship - $25,000/year fellowship for two years, for early career playwrights. Deadline in November.
-Many Voices Fellowship - $25,000/year fellowship for two years, for early career BIPOC playwrights. Deadline in December.
More experienced writers and theater artists:
-McKnight Fellowship in Playwriting - $25,000 fellowship for established playwrights based in Minnesota. Deadline in January.
-Core Writer - three years of development and career support, for any committed professional playwright. Deadline in January.
-McKnight Theater Artist Fellowship - $25,000 fellowship for theater artists other than playwrights based in Minnesota. Deadline in March.
Playwrights’ Center Offers Programs for Area Artists
Playwrights’ Center Offers Opportunities for Area Artists
Applications are open for Playwrights' Center's fellowship programs. Artists are welcome to apply for multiple programs if they are eligible. See details below!
Core Writer: (committed US-based playwrights) Deadline Jan. 22
https://pwcenter.org/programs/core-writer-program/
McKnight Fellowship in Playwriting: (Minnesota-based playwrights who have had at least 1 professional production) Deadline Jan. 8
https://pwcenter.org/programs/mcknight-fellowship-in-playwriting/
Many Voices Mentorship: (beginning BIPOC Minnesota-based playwrights) Deadline Dec. 4
https://pwcenter.org/programs/many-voices-mentorship/
McKnight Theater Artist Fellowship: (experienced Minnesota-based non-playwright theater artists) Deadline March 26
https://pwcenter.org/programs/mcknight-theatre-artist-fellowships/
Applications Open for Fellowship Programs at Playwrights’ Center
Applications are open for the fellowship programs at Playwrights' Center.
The McKnight Fellowship in Playwriting supports mid-career/established Minnesota-based playwrights (deadline January 9). The McKnight Fellowship in Playwriting recognizes and supports mid-career playwrights living and working in Minnesota who demonstrate a sustained body of work, commitment to their craft, and distinct artistic vision.
The fellowship which runs July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026 includes: a $25,000 stipend, an additional $2,500 to support a play development workshop and other professional expenses, and $1,400 in travel funds. At the end of the fellowship term, all fellows will become Affiliated Writers of Playwrights’ Center.
Playwrights’ Center IS currently accepting applications for the McKnight Fellowship in Playwriting.
For information about eligibility and how to apply please visit their website.
The McKnight Theatre Artist Fellowship supports mid-career theatre artists living and working in Minnesota (deadline March 27). Visit their website to learn more!