The McKnight Foundation has selected photographic artist Wing Young Huie to receive the 2018 McKnight Distinguished Artist Award. [See photos from the reveal]. The annual honor, now in its 21st year, provides $50,000 to a Minnesota artist who has made a significant contribution to the state’s cultural life. “With his powerful photography and compelling public art …
McKnight selects a proven innovator, influencer, and alliance builder as it takes on the greatest challenges of this generation.
Our partner organizations announce the 2021 McKnight Artist Fellowship winners on a rolling basis. We post them here shortly after they become available. Then, after all the winners have been announced, we will update this list of current fellows. McKnight Community-Engaged Artist Fellowships Award Winners: Mankwe Ndosi, Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay 2021 McKnight Printmaking Fellows Award …
Our partner organizations announce the 2020 McKnight Artist Fellowship winners on a rolling basis. We post them here shortly after they become available. Then, after all the winners have been announced, we will update this list of current fellows. 2020 McKnight Composer Fellows and McKnight Visiting Composers Announced Award Winners: Kathy McTavish, Ted Olsen, David …
Our partner organizations announce the 2022 McKnight Artist Fellowship winners on a rolling basis. We post them here shortly after they become available. Then, after all the winners have been announced, we will update this list of current fellows. 2022 McKnight Composer Fellows and McKnight Visiting Composers Announced Award Winners: McKnight Fellowships for Composers – …
The McKnight Foundation and the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) have selected Shanene Herbert of Minneapolis, Jamil Jackson of Minneapolis, Shirley Nordrum of Cass Lake, and Patti Reibold of Red Wing as this year’s Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero Award recipients. This award recognizes four Minnesotans who have made a significant impact in the state, …
On the East Side of St. Paul, the streets pulse with energy and flavor. This multicultural enclave offers a feast for the eyes, and the nose and the ears! Markets sell braised mustard greens and papaya salad with fish sauce, art galleries host drum circles, and so much more. Working class immigrants have been settling …
Greater Minnesota faces a shortage of diverse teachers to educate the next generation of workers and leaders. Here’s how one community is using creativity, collaboration, and community voices to meet this challenge. While many small towns struggle with the flight of their young adults and families, the farm county seat of Worthington (pop. 13,000) figured …
2020 will likely always be remembered as the year that unleashed unprecedented disruption in our home state and across the globe. In the face of a raging pandemic, a painful racial reckoning, and a contentious US election cycle, we thank all who met this moment with hope and courage. Here are some highlights from a …
Our partner organizations announce the 2019 McKnight Artist Fellowship winners on a rolling basis starting in April. We post them here shortly after they become available. Then, after all the winners have been announced, we will update this list of current fellows. 2019 McKnight Composer Fellows and McKnight Visiting Composers Announced Award Winners (Composer Fellows): …