Now through January 16, 2025, metro Detroit artists can apply for a Kresge Artist Fellowship.

Kresge Artist Fellowships are $50,000 each for 15 artists residing in Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb county. Eligible artists are invited to apply for these no strings attached awards. See guidelines for eligibility requirements.

The 15 Kresge Artist Fellows and 10 Gilda Award recipients will be selected by an independent panel of distinguished local and national artists and arts professionals. Previous applicants are strongly encouraged to re-apply, as new panels—with fresh perspectives—are convened each year. The 2025 awards are in the following categories:

LITERARY ARTS

Arts Criticism, Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, Graphic Novels, Playwriting, Poetry, Spoken Word, Zines, and Interdisciplinary Work

VISUAL ARTS

Book Art, Ceramics, Collage, Drawing, Fiber, Glass, Installation, Metalwork, New Media, Painting, Photography, Performance Art, Printmaking, Sculpture, Video Art, and Interdisciplinary Work

Kresge Arts in Detroit staff will hold an online info session and application walkthrough in December, followed by a second online Q&A session in January. While not required, applicants are encouraged to attend these sessions, which are designed to support artists in crafting compelling applications for a Kresge Artist Fellowship. Artists can register to attend using the links below.

Artists are encouraged to review the 2025 Guidelines for information regarding application recommendations, requirements, and support resources.

INFO SESSIONS
Application information session (virtual)
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
5:30–6:30 PM

Application question & answers session (virtual)
Thursday, January 9, 2025
5:30–6:30 PM

DEADLINE
JANUARY 16, 2025 by 11:59 PM
There are no exceptions to this deadline. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you do not miss this opportunity.

Administered by the College for Creative Studies, Kresge Arts in Detroit represents one aspect of The Kresge Foundation’s investment in the artistic communities of metropolitan Detroit, providing support to artists living and working in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. The Kresge Foundation’s Detroit Program is a comprehensive community development effort to strengthen the long-term economic, social, and cultural fabric of the city and surrounding region.

More information can be found at https://kresgeartsindetroit.org/announcement/apply-now-50k-fellowships-in-literary-and-visual-arts/