$25,000 Kresge Artist Fellowship

$25,000 Kresge Artist Fellowship Application Deadline: Feb 27th Posted: 2/16/2009


The Kresge Artist Fellowships recognize eighteen (18) artists whose commitment to innovation and artistic achievement are evident in the quality of their work. The Fellowships recognize creative vision and commitment to excellence within a wide range of artistic disciplines, including artists who have been classically and academically trained, self taught artists, and artists whose art forms have been passed down through cultural and traditional heritage. The Fellows are selected through an open, competitive, and blind process as judged by an independent Fellowship Panel.
Kresge Artist Fellowships in the Visual Arts are awarded in odd years (i.e. 2009, 2011, etc.); Kresge Artist Fellowships in the Performing and Literary Arts are awarded in even years (i.e. 2010, 2012, etc.).
PERFORMING AND LITERARY ARTS NOVEMBER 1, 2009
DEADLINES FOR APPLICATIONS
VISUAL ARTS FEBRUARY 27, 2009
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2009 FELLOWS IN THE VISUAL ARTS JUNE 2009 Information Sessions for interested Fellowship applicants are held each year at the College for Creative Studies. Please see Information Sessions for more information.

SELECTION CRITERIA
The Kresge Artist Fellowships of $25,000 each are unrestricted and given annually to eighteen (18) artists who:
Have a demonstrated track record of artistic achievement and high quality work
Are current legal residents of the Metropolitan Detroit Tri-County area (Wayne, Oakland or Macomb Counties) in Michigan
Have resided in the area for the past two years, and
Are expected to retain residence in one of the three counties during the fellowship period
Must work in one or more of the disciplines reviewed each year
Have the potential to grow and advance in their artistic career during the fellowship period
Are at least 18 years old
Artists who collaborate with other artists, and who have an on-going demonstrated history of collaborative work, ARE permitted to apply under one collaborative application.
The Kresge Artist Fellowships are given each year to artists in the Visual, Performing, and Literary Arts (alternating each year between the Visual Arts and the Performing/Literary Arts).
VISUAL ARTSSuch as: art and technology, book arts, ceramics, collage, drawing, fiber, video art, glass, installation, metalwork, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and interdisciplinary work that includes at least one of these arts disciplines.
Who Cannot Apply?
Individuals who:
Are working toward any degree program, arts or non-arts related at the time of application, or planning to work toward a degree during the course of the Fellowship
Are residents of Michigan, outside of Wayne, Oakland or Macomb counties
Are interpretive artists (such as actors, dancers, and musicians) whose art involves presenting the work of other artists as opposed to creating original work of their own (such as painters, choreographers, and playwrights)
Have received a Kresge Artist Fellowship within the last two years
Have received a Kresge Eminent Artist Award
Are immediate family members of the staff of The Kresge Foundation, staff at ArtServe Michigan, current Panelists, and College for Creative Studies staff overseeing the Kresge Arts in Detroit office.
Artist faculty and staff of the College for Creative Studies, NOT associated with the Kresge Arts in Detroit office, ARE eligible to apply.

SELECTION PROCESS
Panel Selection
The Kresge Artist Fellowship applications are reviewed through a blind process by an independent Fellowship Panel. Panelists are experienced and well-respected national, regional, and local artists and arts professionals and are selected according to the categories of arts disciplines being reviewed. The Kresge Arts Detroit Advisory Council selects Kresge Artist Fellowship Panelists who ensure knowledge of the art form, a balance of artistic perspectives, and an understanding of the local artistic environment. Panelists represent the diversity of artistic styles within the disciplines, as well as geography, ethnicity, and gender.
The Kresge Artist Fellowship Panelists remain anonymous during the selection process. The names of the Kresge Artist Fellowship Panelists are revealed once the Kresge Artist Fellowships are announced.

TO APPLY
Kresge Artist Fellowship applications are ONLY available online through the CueRate application system.
The application consists of the following, however, please see the Guide for more detailed information on the application requirements.
An Applicant Profile that includes the artist’s contact information, discipline information, and a demographic and professional development questionnaire
An Artist Resume/CV
An Artist Statement (1,000 words maximum, approximately two [2] pages), explaining the artist’s creative vision and work
A Narrative Statement (1,500 words maximum, approximately three [3] pages), stating: the artist’s overall plans for the Fellowship period how the artist will use their Fellowship time why the Fellowship will be pivotal in the exploration of their art form what the Fellowship will contribute to the advancement of their career
Work Samples in the appropriate format. For more information on the Work Sample Specifications, please see the Guide.
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation in support of your application from individuals with whom you have a professional relationship and who are familiar with your accomplishments
TERMS OF THE FELLOWSHIPS
The Fellowship period is twelve (12) months and begins immediately upon announcement. However, the fellowship period can be flexible according to the needs and plans of the artist as outlined in the application. An Orientation Session is provided for the awarded Fellows at the beginning of the fellowship period. Upon notification of a Fellowship award, artists must first verify their residence in Metropolitan Detroit (Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb County) by submitting residency documentation for the past two years. Acceptable documents include tax forms, phone bills, utility bills, bank statements, etc. Grants are given in one payment at the beginning of the Fellowship period. Most recent tax laws state that Fellowships are taxable income; please consult your tax advisor.
Use of Fellowship Funds
The purpose of the fellowship is to enable the artist to devote time and resources to whatever is necessary to deepen their art form, to experiment, and to advance their artistic career. Fellowship funding may cover any aspect of the artist’s life, such as, but not limited to, informal study, exploration of new artistic directions, overhead costs, travel as it directly relates to the artistic career, living, and other expenses.
Professional Development
In an effort to provide further support and services to the Fellows, ArtServe Michigan, working in collaboration with The Kresge Foundation and the Kresge Arts in Detroit office, will design and deliver a customized series of professional development and engagement opportunities for Fellows. Fellows may participate in a range of artistic and professional development activities created to specifically respond to and support their needs and expectations. Professional development activities will focus on providing artists at any stage of their career with the skills, resources, knowledge and connections they need to continue to establish and fulfill their artistic and professional ambitions.
Progress Reports
Fellows provide informal quarterly reports about their progress to the Kresge Arts in Detroit office throughout the Fellowship period. Fellows complete a brief final report at the conclusion of their Fellowship.
Kresge Artist Fellowship Festival
Each Fellow is encouraged to participate in the bi-annual Kresge Fellowship Festival, a public presentation of work by all awarded Fellows during each two-year cycle.
For more, go to: Kresgeartsindetroit.org