McKnight Photography Applications are closed. The 2009/2010 applications will open in January 2009.

Minnesota Center for Photography (MCP) has hosted the McKnight Artist Fellowships for Photographers Program since 2006. As an organization directly serving the community of photographers in Minnesota and beyond, MCP is ideally situated to provide this service and enhance understanding and appreciation for the creation of contemporary photography.

Support for individual artists has been a cornerstone of the McKnight Foundation's arts program since it began in 1981. The foundation's overall interest in enriching community recognizes that artists and their contributions are vital to the state's health. McKnight Artist Fellowships deliver significant financial assistance to individuals whose work demonstrates accomplishment and the promise of continued excellence. Awards are made in 12 disciplines through 9 arts organizations and presenters.

The MCP/McKnight Artist Fellowships for Photographers support mid-career artists residing in Minnesota who use photography as a primary means of creative, personal expression. The $25,000 fellowships awarded in June 2008 enable four artists to study, reflect, experiment, and explore over a twelve-month period with the support and assistance from MCP and the McKnight Foundation. Panel decisions are based primarily on the presence and promise of excellence in work samples; a plan of activities for the fellowship year will also be reviewed, along with resumè (to determine career status).

Work created during the fellowship year is featured in an exhibition at MCP. Fellows participate in a public presentation about their new work, an exhibit publication, a web portfolio, as well as possibilities to work with MCP's educational programming. Fellows have additional opportunities to consult with one or more of the review panelists about their accomplishments during the fellowship year.

Please visit the following web sites for additional information about MCP and the Artist Fellowships for Photographers.
+Click here for MCP's website
+Click here for McKnight Artist Fellowships for Photographers website

Helpful Hints:

+Please note+
This is the 2nd year of our on-line only submission process, which removes the necessity of delivering physical materials in the first round of review. It is imperative that you read through all of the guidelines and requirements for a successful application. Please also look at the calendar for upcoming information and technical sessions to assist you in your application.

Read the Instructions: Before you begin, read the Eligibility Page, Application Requirements Page, Browser Requirements Page, Uploading Images Page, and consider attending a free Information Session or Technical Session. "How To" forms are available on the Application Requirements page and the Technical Sessions page for download- these will take you step by step through the preparation and application process.

Don't wait until the last minute: The McKnight Artist Fellowships Application requires considerable attention; don't underestimate the amount of time you'll need to complete it. Deadlines are firm, so allow plenty of time to complete, review, and submit it by 5 p.m. central standard time, Monday, April 7, 2008.

Don't compose your answers online: We strongly suggest you compose and save your answers in a word processing program before cutting and pasting them into the McKnight Artist Fellowships Application Forms.

Count your words: The McKnight Artist Fellowships Application Forms are set to accept the specified number of words. Applications with answers consisting of more than the stated word count will not be able to submit.

Help! I can't upload my images

Please read the Uploading Images Page before contacting us. If you are sure your images meet the upload requirements, use our Contact Form and we will try to assist you in any way we can.

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	McKnight Photography Applications are closed. The 2009/2010 applications will open in January 2009. Minnesota Center for Photography (MCP) has hosted the McKnight Artist Fellowships for Photographers Program since 2006. As an organization directly serving the community of photographers in Minnesota and beyond, MCP is ideally situated to provide this service and enhance understanding and appreciation for the creation of contemporary photography. Support for individual artists has been a cornerstone of the McKnight Foundation's arts program since it began in 1981. The foundation's overall interest in enriching community recognizes that artists and their contributions are vital to the state's health. McKnight Artist Fellowships deliver significant financial assistance to individuals whose work demonstrates accomplishment and the promise of continued excellence. Awards are made in 12 disciplines through 9 arts organizations and presenters. The MCP/McKnight Artist Fellowships for Photographers support mid-career artists residing in Minnesota who use photography as a primary means of creative, personal expression. The $25,000 fellowships awarded in June 2008 enable four artists to study, reflect, experiment, and explore over a twelve-month period with the support and assistance from MCP and the McKnight Foundation. Panel decisions are based primarily on the presence and promise of excellence in work samples; a plan of activities for the fellowship year will also be reviewed, along with resumè (to determine career status). Work created during the fellowship year is featured in an exhibition at MCP. Fellows participate in a public presentation about their new work, an exhibit publication, a web portfolio, as well as possibilities to work with MCP's educational programming. Fellows have additional opportunities to consult with one or more of the review panelists about their accomplishments during the fellowship year. Please visit the following web sites for additional information about MCP and the Artist Fellowships for Photographers. +Click here for MCP's website +Click here for McKnight Artist Fellowships for Photographers website Helpful Hints: +Please note+ This is the 2nd year of our on-line only submission process, which removes the necessity of delivering physical materials in the first round of review. It is imperative that you read through all of the guidelines and requirements for a successful application. Please also look at the calendar for upcoming information and technical sessions to assist you in your application. Read the Instructions: Before you begin, read the Eligibility Page, Application Requirements Page, Browser Requirements Page, Uploading Images Page, and consider attending a free Information Session or Technical Session. "How To" forms are available on the Application Requirements page and the Technical Sessions page for download- these will take you step by step through the preparation and application process. Don't wait until the last minute: The McKnight Artist Fellowships Application requires considerable attention; don't underestimate the amount of time you'll need to complete it. Deadlines are firm, so allow plenty of time to complete, review, and submit it by 5 p.m. central standard time, Monday, April 7, 2008. Don't compose your answers online: We strongly suggest you compose and save your answers in a word processing program before cutting and pasting them into the McKnight Artist Fellowships Application Forms. Count your words: The McKnight Artist Fellowships Application Forms are set to accept the specified number of words. Applications with answers consisting of more than the stated word count will not be able to submit. Help! I can't upload my images Please read the Uploading Images Page before contacting us. If you are sure your images meet the upload requirements, use our Contact Form and we will try to assist you in any way we can.