Artist Opportunity Grants
Artist Opportunity Grants from the Delaware Division of the Arts fund unique, short-term projects that foster significant professional or artistic growth for Delaware artists.
Funder: Delaware Division of the Arts
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | April 15, 2027 | July 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per award; covers up to 80% of project costs; short-term, one-time projects only.
Summary: Supports Delaware artists seeking unique professional or artistic development or presentation opportunities.
Key Information: Applicants must be Delaware residents (1+ year), 18+, and not enrolled in a degree program.
Description
The Artist Opportunity Grants program, administered by the Delaware Division of the Arts, provides competitive funding for individual Delaware artists to pursue unique, short-term opportunities that will significantly advance their artistic work or careers. Funding may be used for professional development (such as study with a master artist, or participation in a residency) or for presentation opportunities (such as materials for a specific show, rental of performance space, or professional services for an exhibition). The grant is intended to foster artistic growth and career advancement, emphasizing the uniqueness and potential impact of the proposed activity.
