2015 Kresge Artist Fellowship Online Application is Now Open

You’re Invited to Apply!

The 2015 Kresge Artist Fellowship Online Application is Now Open

Kresge Artist Fellowship applications for the 2015 Fellowship cycle may now be submitted through SlideRoom, the online application system. Please visit the KAID website to review the application steps and read the Guide before beginning your application.

Fellowship applications may only be submitted online. The application deadline is January 22, 2015 at 11:59 PM EST. No exceptions will be granted. We strongly recommend completing your application well in advance of January 22 to avoid missing the deadline due to unforeseen technical problems.

Resources for Applicants

Check out the application worksheet which is intended to help applicants prepare their application content prior to submission.

Visit our FAQ and Resources page for answers to common questions and links to helpful resources.

Missed the Applicant Orientation “Developing a Strong Application” that took place November 18th? Get caught up by reviewing the PowerPoint presentation.

Application Support

For questions regarding fellowship program policies or application instructions please contact the Kresge Arts in Detroit staff at (313) 664-1150 or kresgeartsindetroit@collegeforcreativestudies.edu

For technical support (i.e. uploading work samples, creating PDFs, browser issues, file compression, etc.) please contact SlideRoom staff by email at support@slideroom.com. Applicants may also access SlideRoom’s support online.

Register now to attend the upcoming Applicant Orientation: “Navigating the Online Application”

Applicant Orientations provide an overview of the Kresge Artist Fellowship application, an opportunity for Q+A’s, and information about professional practice opportunities offered to the awarded fellows by Creative Many Michigan. This year, Kresge Arts in Detroit will host two orientations. Can’t make it? PowerPoint slides of the orientation will be posted online within a week of the event.

Developing a strong application Tuesday, November 18 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmMissed it? View the PowerPoint

Kresge Arts in Detroit will provide tips and strategies for creating an application that highlights your strengths and most compelling work. We will focus on content selection, work sample documentation and the art of writing strong statements. Breakout sessions for questions related specifically to the literary or visual arts will follow the orientation.

Navigating the online application
Saturday, December 13 11:00 am – 1:00 pmRSVP Here!

This orientation provides assistance to applicants who are unfamiliar with, or would like guidance using the online application system. We will walk you through the application page by page and respond to questions. Breakout sessions for questions related specifically to the literary or visual arts will follow the orientation.

Wendell W. Anderson, Jr. Auditorium, Walter B. Ford II Building
College for Creative Studies
201 East Kirby Street, Detroit MI 48202

Applicant Orientations are free and open to the public.