The McKnight Foundation is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the Distinguished Artist Award, with two important updates.
First, nominations are now accepted on a rolling basis—meaning you can submit a nomination at any time throughout the year. By removing the nomination window, we hope to make the process easier and more inclusive for nominators, allowing them to submit their nominations when ready.
Please note: Nominations received by May 1st will be considered for the current year’s award cycle. Those submitted after that date will automatically be reviewed for the following year.
We welcome and encourage nominations from across the state of Minnesota and 11 Native Nations that share its geography.
New for 2026: Nominations Will Carry Over
Starting in 2026, nominations will carry over to future years. You’re welcome to renominate someone each year if you wish, but the number of nominations a person receives does not increase their chances of being selected.
There’s also no need to organize “campaigns” of multiple nominators—the selection committee bases its decision on the breadth and impact of an artist or culture bearer’s artistic and cultural practice, not the quantity of nominations.
If you’ve nominated someone before 2026 and would like them to be considered in future rounds, please submit a nomination form that will carry forward.
About the McKnight Distinguished Artist Award
L'annuaire Prix de l'artiste distingué McKnight récompense les artistes et les détenteurs de la culture qui se sont engagés tout au long de leur vie dans des pratiques artistiques et culturelles d'importance locale, régionale et/ou nationale. Ces artistes et porteurs de culture ont choisi de vivre et de faire carrière au Minnesota, faisant ainsi de notre État un endroit plus riche culturellement. Avant tout, ils ont produit un art créatif et incisif reflétant leur point de vue particulier et extraordinaire.
Les artistes distingués de McKnight ont également inspiré d'autres artistes et porteurs de culture, ont été acclamés par le public, les mécènes, les critiques et d'autres professionnels des arts, et certains ont fondé et renforcé des organisations artistiques.
Remarque : Les candidatures ne sont acceptées qu'en ligne. Aucune auto-nomination. Si vous avez des questions sur le processus de nomination, veuillez envoyer un courriel msalas@mcknight.org.
