Forecast Public Artgrant

Forecast Public Art Mid-Career Professional Development Grant

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Who Can Apply: Minnesota-based mid-career artists who have been actively creating and exhibiting their work for at least ten years (age is not a determining factor), have physically lived in Minnesota for 12 of the past 24 months and remain residents through the project. Collectives and artist teams may apply; organizations and students in K-12, undergraduate or graduate degree programs are not eligible.
The Focus: Professional development that expands or advances a career in public art: residencies, apprenticeships, conferences, travel, study, skill development, or project models and prototypes, during the January 1 - November 30, 2027 grant period.
The Funding: Two grants of $5,000 each, funded by the McKnight Foundation. Commission or client-based work is not eligible.
Key Requirements: Apply via Submittable: application overview (75 words), proposal (500 words), benefit to the community (250 words), impact on artistic career/development (250 words), diversity of lived experience and perspective (250 words), resume (2 pages max, one per team member), and work samples with information (up to 10 images, or 5 minutes of video/audio, or 5 written pages). The application may be submitted as a video.

DeadlineSunday, October 18, 2026

AwardTwo grants, $5,000 each

Program datesJanuary 1 – November 30, 2027

LocationMN

ParticipationRemote

Career stagesMid-Career

Disciplinespublic art

Application notesApply only via Submittable; the application may be submitted as a video. Funds may be used to develop proposals for other public or nonprofit agencies, but commission or client-based work is not eligible. An artist may apply for only one Forecast grant per annual cycle. Help submitting in English: jenk@forecastpublicart.org.

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Forecast Public Art

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