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
연간 McKnight Distinguished Artist Award 지역적, 지역적 및/또는 국가적으로 중요한 예술적, 문화적 관행에 평생 헌신해 온 예술가와 문화 보유자를 표창합니다. 이 예술가들과 문화 보유자들은 미네소타에서 자신의 삶과 경력을 쌓기로 선택하여 우리 주를 문화적으로 더욱 풍요로운 곳으로 만들었습니다. 무엇보다도 그들은 자신들의 특별하고 남다른 관점을 반영하여 창의적이고 예리한 예술 작품을 제작해 왔습니다.
McKnight Distinguished Artists는 또한 다른 예술가와 문화 보유자에게 영감을 주었고 청중, 후원자, 비평가 및 기타 예술 전문가로부터 호평을 얻었으며 일부는 예술 조직을 설립하고 강화했습니다.
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