Highpoint Center for PrintmakingfellowshipHybrid
McKnight Printmaking Fellowship at Highpoint
- Who Can Apply: Minnesota-based artists anywhere in the state who use printmaking in their practice, are beyond emerging, have lived in Minnesota for at least one year before applying (Submittable: continuously since February 1, 2026) and will stay resident during the fellowship. Not open to full-time students, to McKnight Artist Fellows from the last five years, or to staff, board or immediate family of McKnight or its partner organizations.
- The Focus: Annual, non-project-based fellowship recognizing Minnesota printmakers with a sustained record of accomplishment. The fellowship year begins February 1, 2027.
- The Funding: Two artists each receive an unrestricted $25,000 award, one year of access to Highpoint's print shop, a $500 class credit, storage and standard shop supplies, professional development, an exhibition with public event, and a Highpoint supporting membership.
- Key Requirements: Apply on Submittable with: 15 images (.jpg) of work made in the last 10 years, at least 10 of which use printmaking and all printed by the applicant (up to 2 of the samples may be videos, 3 minutes maximum, .mov or .mp4); an artist resume of up to 5 pages; and a Statement of Artistic Practice of up to 2 pages written or 5 minutes on video. No project budget or project proposal is required.
DeadlineSunday, November 15, 2026
AwardTwo fellows each receive an unrestricted $25,000 award, plus one year of access to Highpoint's print shop, a $500 credit toward Highpoint classes or individual instruction, storage, inks and standard shop supplies, an exhibition with public event, professional documentation and a Highpoint supporting membership.
Program datesFebruary 1, 2027 - Fellowship begins (Monday)
LocationMinneapolis, MN
ParticipationHybrid
Career stagesMid-Career, Established
Disciplinesprintmaking
Application notesApply through Submittable (the only accepted route). Required materials: (1) Image sample: 15 examples of artwork made within the last 10 years; at least 10 of the images must incorporate one or more printmaking techniques; images must be .jpg, clear and professionally presented; any work submitted must have been printed by the applicant artist. Up to 2 videos (3 minutes maximum each, .mov or .mp4) may be included in the image sample. (2) Artist resume, maximum 5 pages, focused on artistic accomplishments and qualifications. (3) Statement of Artistic Practice, maximum 2 pages written or 5 minutes spoken on video. A project budget is not required, and fellowship goals do not have to be described because this is not a project-based award. Timeline: online applicant information session October 22 at 8pm (recording to be posted); deadline Sunday November 15, 2026, before midnight; finalists notified December 4; 45-minute in-person finalist studio visits December 14 and 15, 2026, between 10am and 4pm (at Highpoint if the artist has no studio); all applicants notified December 16; fellowship begins February 1, 2027. A panel of two arts professionals reviews remotely with a scoring rubric and selects 3-4 finalists. Fellows take part in two studio visits, show work in the McKnight exhibition at Highpoint, take part in a public event and complete an exit evaluation. Questions: Josh Bindewald, josh@highpointprintmaking.org, 612-871-1326.
Contactjosh@highpointprintmaking.org
Highpoint Center for Printmaking
Organization based in Minneapolis