McKnight Printmaking Fellowship at Highpoint

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

or visit: https://www.highpointprintmaking.org/mcknight/ for FELLOWSHIP/APPLICATION FAQ