Across Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador, many farmers are advancing agroecological practices that protect biodiversity, nourish communities, and care for the land. Yet their stories often remain close to home. To help share these experiences with wider audiences, the Andes Agroecológicos project brought together 12 prominent content creators from the region for an immersive look at agroecology in the Andes.
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 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 – …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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): …