[Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation](https://www.midatlanticarts.org)

August 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Fellowship funding to support Delaware artists; typical award size and duration vary by year and discipline.

Supports Delaware creative artists across multiple disciplines to advance their careers through funding and juried review.

--- ## Description The Individual Artist Fellowship program, administered by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation in partnership with the Delaware Division of the Arts, provides direct funding to Delaware-based creative artists. The goal is to enable artists to fulfill needs that will help them advance professionally. The program welcomes applications from a wide array of artistic disciplines, including folklife and traditional arts, literary arts, multidisciplinary, performing arts, and visual arts. Recipients are selected through a juried review process conducted by independent arts professionals. --- ## Due Dates - August 2026 (Full application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Fellowship awards provide direct funding to selected Delaware artists. - Award size and number may vary by year and available funding; refer to the [program page](https://www.midatlanticarts.org/opportunity/delaware_artist_fellowships/) for updates on typical amounts. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be creative artists residing in Delaware. - Open to practitioners in the following disciplines: - Folklife & Traditional Arts - Literary Arts - Multidisciplinary Arts - Performing Arts - Visual Arts - Additional eligibility criteria may be published in the annual program guidelines. --- ## Application Process - Applications are managed by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation. - The application process includes submission of materials for review by a panel of independent arts professionals. - Detailed application guidelines and requirements are released annually—refer to the [program guidelines and application section](https://www.midatlanticarts.org/opportunity/delaware_artist_fellowships/#guidelines-application) for the most current information. - To be notified when the application opens, sign up for the [Mid Atlantic Arts eNewsletter](http://www.midatlanticarts.org/newsletter-sign-up/). --- ## Additional Information - The program is administered in partnership with the Delaware Division of the Arts. - Panelists are independent reviewers recruited and coordinated by Mid Atlantic Arts; artists interested in serving as panelists can submit a [Panelist Interest Form](https://forms.office.com/r/SghFzmQ2hK). - Applications for the 2026 cycle are currently closed; the next anticipated deadline is August 2026. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Delaware Artist Fellowships](https://www.midatlanticarts.org/opportunity/delaware_artist_fellowships/) - [Guidelines & Application](https://www.midatlanticarts.org/opportunity/delaware_artist_fellowships/#guidelines-application) - [Panelist Interest Form](https://forms.office.com/r/SghFzmQ2hK) - [Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Grants & Programs](https://www.midatlanticarts.org/grants-programs/explore-opportunities/) - [Sign up for eNewsletter](http://www.midatlanticarts.org/newsletter-sign-up/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |--------------------|----------------------|-------------------------------------------|---------------| | Jackie Domenus | Program Director, Fellowships | [fellowships@midatlanticarts.org](mailto:fellowships@midatlanticarts.org) | 410.539.6656 |

Individual Artist Fellowships - Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation

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