December 13, 2021 The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience has selected four projects to receive the 2022 Neurobiology of Brain Disorders Awards. The awards will total $1.2 million over three years for research on the biology of brain diseases, with each project receiving $300,000 between 2022 and 2025. The Neurobiology of Brain Disorders (NBD) Awards …
Taking a Fresh Approach to a Traditional Assignment Annual reports are a strange beast in the digital age. They were once a signature form of brand storytelling. In the age of 24/7/365 multi-screen, surround sound digital communication, some foundation communicators question their value. When it came time to planning McKnight’s annual report, I was mindful of this evolution and yet not …
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) challenges us to press toward a more inclusive and equitable world. Whether a person walks into our office or interacts with us online, we strive to create an environment in which everyone feels valued and respected. That’s why we recently took a closer look at our website to gauge …
Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) connects Minnesota’s artists with audiences through MN Original, its award-winning weekly arts series celebrating Minnesota’s creative community, across all disciplines and all cultures. Now in its eighth year, MN Original has featured more than 4,000 Minnesota artists since its inception. Broadcast throughout Minnesota and on PBS stations across the country, …
This week, all eyes are on Paris as world leaders gather at the UN climate summit to tackle the greatest challenge of our generation. McKnight president Kate Wolford will be part of the historic event, joining a delegation of investors working to build low-carbon investment opportunities. While a strong international agreement is absolutely essential, we must …
June 19, 2016 – The McKnight Foundation has awarded the 2016 McKnight Distinguished Artist Award to Minnesota composer and recording artist Libby Larsen.
The McKnight Foundation has selected visual artist Seitu Ken Jones to receive the 2017 McKnight Distinguished Artist Award.
As of Feb. 1, 2016, the McKnight Foundation’s $188 million bond portfolio is coal-free. It’s a move we made to further align our investments with our grantmaking goals of building a low-carbon economy. And as this economy-wide transformation advances, coal debt is likely to become increasingly unattractive to long-term investors. The process was relatively easy …
Below is board chair Meghan Binger Brown’s foreword from the recently released commemorative book celebrating McKnight’s 2015 Distinguished Artist, Rick Shiomi — theater artist, musician, and founder of Mu Performing Arts. Playwright, Director, Musician, Mentor: An Artist’s Zen Journey “Minnesota would be the last place in the world I’d want to end up,” Rick Shiomi wrote in 2011, …
I came to philanthropy after nearly a decade as the executive director of a culturally-specific arts organization. I understand that in addition to the general struggle to thrive that exists for most artists and arts organizations, artists of color and arts organizations founded and led by people of color especially struggle to own space in …