Resources for applicants
This page offers some useful resources an applicant may need to prepare, complete, and submit an application for the McKnight Artist Fellowships for Dancers and Choreographers. We hope that applicants will use this as a single reference to find details, application instructions, application material examples and external resources. However, more detail and context can be found on the How to Apply and FAQ pages.
Quick links:
Upcoming Webinars and how to sign up: Wed. Jan 28th at 12 noon, and Thursday, Feb 5th at 7pm CST.
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Work samples: formatting, labeling, examples, upload instructions, step-by-step video instructions
Resumé examples for Dancers or Choreographers
Artist statements for Dancers or Choreographers
Basic McKnight Fellowship program information in Spanish, Hmong, or Somali
Basic McKnight Fellowship program information in English as a voice recording
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Dancers or Choreographers
Supplemental resources for artists (other funding sources and artist support services)
How to apply (general step-by-step)
Read this full consolidated resource page and the official program guidelines for individual program.
Confirm eligibility on How to Apply page
Watch step-by-step application video for individual program (at bottom of How to Apply page)
Prepare written materials (short bio, resumé, artist statement) in a word processing program
Gather video work samples and create one continuously running video
Prepare work sample description information in a word processing program
Upload all required documents and media in accepted formats and save.
Review the application for completeness, then submit.
Save the confirmation email and PDF of your submitted application.
Free Video Editing Software options