Individual Artist Fellowships Grants
The Delaware Division of the Arts' Individual Artist Fellowships Grants support Delaware artists in visual, performing, media, folk, and literary arts to advance their creative work and public engagement.
Funder: Delaware Division of the Arts
Due Dates: August 3, 2026 (Full application deadline) | August 2, 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 (Emerging) | $8,000 (Established) | $12,000 (Masters); one-year fellowship
Summary: Competitive fellowships supporting Delaware-based artists across visual, performing, media, folk, and literary arts to advance their careers.
Key Information: Applicants must be Delaware residents (min. 1 year), 18+, and not enrolled in a degree program; strict anonymity and original work required.
Description
The Individual Artist Fellowships Grants program, administered by the Delaware Division of the Arts in partnership with Mid Atlantic Arts, offers competitive funding to Delaware-based artists who demonstrate exceptional artistic quality. The fellowships are designed to help artists at various career stages—Emerging, Established, and Masters—by providing resources for equipment, materials, or dedicated work time. Awardees are required to present their work publicly during the fellowship year, fostering both personal advancement and community engagement. The program covers a wide range of disciplines, including visual, performing, media, folk, and literary arts.
