A reminder for Minnesota playwrights: the McKnight Fellowships deadline is January 5, 2017.
The McKnight Fellowships are open to Minnesota residents who have had at least one full-length play professionally produced. The application is due right after the New Year, on
Thursday, January 5 at 11:59 p.m. The application requires a full-length play script, a resume, an artistic statement, and the names of two references. There are no required letters of recommendation for this program.
The McKnight Fellowships in Playwriting recognize playwrights whose work demonstrates exceptional artistic merit and excellence in the field, and whose primary residence is in the state of Minnesota. The fellowship includes:
- A $25,000 stipend
- $2,500 to support a play development workshop and other professional expenses
- $1,400 in travel funds
Past recipients include: Carlyle Brown, Lisa D'Amour, Barbara Field, Keli Garrett, Jeffrey Hatcher, Christina Ham, Cory Hinkle, Carson Kreitzer, Melanie Marnich, Greg Moss, Kira Obolensky, and Dominic Orlando.
Many more details can be found in the application form at
pwcenter.org.
