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Applications Open for 2026 McKnight Composer Fellowships
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Applications Open for 2026 McKnight Composer Fellowships

Applications are now open for the 2026 McKnight Composer Fellowships

Four awards of $25,000 in unrestricted funds for mid-career artists based in Minnesota

Apply by Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 11:59 PM

ACF's McKnight Composer Fellowships are presented in partnership with the McKnight Foundation as part of their Artist & Culture Bearers Fellowships, which support Minnesota-based creative work by mid-career artists and culture bearers who demonstrate achievement, commitment, and a high level of proficiency in their area of practice.

ACF will award four fellowships consisting of $25,000 in unrestricted funds and up to $3,500 to develop works-in-progress. Fellows have an opportunity to attend an artist residency program coordinated by the Alliance of Artist Communities within two years of the fellowship program. Fellows will also receive consultation, time, and resources from ACF and Springboard for the Arts.

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ACF McKnight Composer Fellowships Application Deadline is December 1
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ACF McKnight Composer Fellowships Application Deadline is December 1

ACF MCKNIGHT COMPOSER FELLOWSHIPS

For Music Creators Living in Minnesota

Application Deadline: Friday, December 1, 2023 11:59 p.m. Central

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.

ACF will award four McKnight Composer Fellowships consisting of $25,000 in unrestricted funds. Awards are subject to state and federal income tax guidelines. Fellows have an opportunity to attend an artist residency program coordinated by the Alliance of Artist Communities within two years of the fellowship program. Fellows will also have an opportunity to present their work as part of an ACF-produced showcase event, and will receive consultation, time, and resources from Springboard for the Arts.

For application and complete details, visit https://composersforum.org/programs/mcknight-composer-fellowships/

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