Minnesota Center for Book Arts is pleased to partner with the McKnight Foundation to offer two fellowships to beyond-emerging artists living and working in Minnesota who show sustained experience in the book arts.

They demonstrate achievement, commitment, and high level proficiency in their practice that contributes to the book arts field while impacting and benefiting people in Minnesota.

(Artwork and photography by Brien Beidler)

2025 Fellowship Benefits Include:

Unrestricted $25,000 award
Studio visits from a national critic/curator
$1,000 travel stipend to attend a conference
Opportunity to participate in public artist panel
$2,000 educational stipend
Two years of MCBA studio access
Opportunity to attend an artist residency with stipend
Group exhibition in MCBA’s Main Gallery

Minnesota Center for Book Arts values a culture of equity and inclusion and encourages artists with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

How to Apply

Applications are open December 1, 2024–February 26, 2025. Contact Anika Schneider, Director of Exhibitions and Artist Programs, with additional questions at aschneider@mnbookarts.org.

Application Guidelines

Apply here