McKnight Distinguished Artists have also inspired other artists, earned acclaim from audiences, patrons, critics, and other arts professionals, and some have founded and strengthened arts organizations.
Wasanii Mashuhuri wa McKnight pia wamewatia moyo wasanii wengine, wamepata sifa kutoka kwa watazamaji, wateja, wakosoaji, na wataalamu wengine wa sanaa, na wengine wameanzisha na kuimarisha mashirika ya sanaa.