Southern Theater Announces 2011 Round of McKnight Fellowships

The Southern Theater is pleased to announce the 2011 round of the McKnight Artist Fellowships for Choreographers and the McKnight Artist Fellowships for Dancers. Three fellowships of $25,000 each will be awarded to choreographers; three fellowships of $25,000 each will be awarded to dancers. Applicants must be Minnesota residents.

Please see the guidelines for criteria, eligibility and information on how to apply at http://www.southerntheater.org/McKnight.htm. Intent to Apply deadline: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Final deadline: Monday, March 28, 2011

These programs are made possible by the generous support of The McKnight Foundation.

Southern Theater mission and artistic statement

The Southern Theater cultivates artistic exploration by providing a vibrant home for performance, fostering a multiplicity of voices and catalyzing connections among artists and audience. The Southern presents and produces performance characterized by innovation and originality. We value connections to the local community and celebrate artwork that holds potential for transformative exchange. On stage, we are unyielding in our commitment to the highest levels of professionalism and artistic integrity.

For more information on the Southern, please visit www.southerntheater.org or call 612.340.0155. New season viewable at http://www.southerntheater.org/whats_on.htm!