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
Sannadlaha ah McKnight Award Award ee Farshaxanka aqoonsada fanaaniinta iyo dhaqammada sita kuwaas oo sameeyay go'aan nololeed oo dhan fanka iyo dhaqamada kuwaas oo ah maxalli, gobol, iyo/ama heer qaran oo muhiim ah. Fannaaniintan iyo dhaqan-yaqaannadan waxay doorteen inay noloshooda iyo xirfadahooda ka dhigaan Minnesota, taasoo ka dhigaysa gobolkeenna meel hodan ku ah dhaqan ahaan. Ugu horrayn, waxay soo saareen farshaxan soo jiidasho leh oo ka tarjumaysa aragtidooda gaarka ah ee aan caadiga ahayn.
Farshaxannada Sharafta leh ee McKnight waxa ay sidoo kale dhiirigaliyeen fannaaniinta iyo dhaqammada kale, iyaga oo kasbaday ammaanta daawadayaasha, macaamiisha, dhaleeceynta, iyo xirfadlayaasha fanka kale, qaarna waxa ay aasaaseen oo xoojiyeen ururrada fanka.
Fiiro gaar ah: Codsiyada waxaa la aqbalaa oo keliya onlayn. Ma jiro is magacaabis. Haddii aad qabto wax su'aalo ah oo ku saabsan habka magacaabista, fadlan iimayl u dir msalas@mcknight.org.
