2018 NJSCA Individual Artist Fellowship grantee Amy Wilson’s Edge of the Earth.

Administered by Mid Atlantic Arts, state fellowship programs provide funding for individual artists residing in Delaware and New Jersey to encourage and sustain these artists’ pursuit of artistic excellence. 

Individual artists must apply following the process outlined in the guidelines for their home state. At the annual deadline for these programs a limited number of disciplines are accepted. All applications to these competitive programs are evaluated through a peer panel review process.

Questions regarding State Fellowships should be directed to fellowships@midatlanticarts.org.

State Fellowships are made possible through support from the Delaware Division of the Arts and the New Jersey Council on the Arts.

Delaware

Delaware Division of the Arts
2024 Individual Artist Fellowships

Individual Artist Fellowships provide funding to Delaware creative artists to fulfill needs that will allow them to advance in their careers.

The Fellowship program is administered in partnership with Mid Atlantic Arts, who identifies arts professionals to serve as potential jurors and administers the jurors’ reviews of the applications.

Application Status

Applications are now CLOSED for the 2024 program year.

Submission Deadline

CLOSED – Monday, August 1, 2023

Stay In Touch!

Receive notification about the availability of the 2025 Delaware Division of the Arts Individual Artist Fellowship application as well as other opportunities from Mid Atlantic Arts by signing up for our eNewsletter and opting in for electronic announcements.

New Jersey

New Jersey State Council on the Arts
2024 Individual Artist Fellowships

Individual Artist Fellowships are awarded to practicing New Jersey artists through an anonymous, competitive application process to help them pursue their artistic goals.

Mid Atlantic Arts administers the application submission, review, and post-award process on behalf of New Jersey State Council on the Arts through an ongoing partnership. This includes applicant notification, administration of the individual grants, and final reporting.

Application Status

Applications are now CLOSED for the 2024 program year.

Submission Deadline
CLOSED – Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 5PM ET

When Will I be Notified?

Applicants who submitted a 2024 application will be notified in writing of the State Arts Council’s decision by March 1, 2024.

Need to update your contact information? Email Mid Atlantic Arts staff at Fellowships@midatlanticarts.org.

Next Opportunity to Apply

We anticipate 2025 applications and guidelines will be available in late spring 2024 for the following categories:

Crafts
Music Composition
Photography
Poetry
Playwriting/Screenwriting
Sculpture

Stay in Touch!

Be the first to know about the availability of the 2025 application as well as other opportunities from Mid Atlantic Arts by signing up for our eNewsletter and opting in for electronic announcements.

Sounding Eye of California, received USAI support for an engagement at the Flatpack Festival in the UK in 2021. Here they perform Dreamerfly, and other stories. Credit: Katja Ogrin.

USArtists International supports in-person performances by American artists at engagements at international festivals and global presenting arts marketplaces outside of the United States. The program funds individuals and ensembles across all performing arts practices and disciplines.

USArtists International is designed to encourage the presence of U.S. performing artists on international stages and in the global arts community; to support engagements that develop and expand both the careers and artistic goals of U.S. performers by providing connections with presenters, curators, and fellow artists; and to promote justice in the arts community by elevating the diverse voices contributing to the vibrant array of creative expression in the United States.

USAI provides grants of up to $15,000 toward eligible expenses; please reference the guidelines for further detail.

USArtists International is a program of Mid Atlantic Arts through the generous funding of the National Endowment for the Arts, The Trust for Mutual Understanding, and the Mellon Foundation.

Please find full guideline details below:

USArtists International Guidelines 2023 – 2024 (PDF – opens in a new tab)
USArtists International Guidelines 2023 – 2024 (Word – opens in a new tab)

Work Sample Preparation Guide (PDF – opens in a new tab)
Work Sample Preparation Guide (Word – opens in a new tab)

Application Narrative Sample Questions

Application Sample Narrative Questions (PDF – opens in a new tab)
Application Sample Narrative Questions (Word – opens in a new tab)

USArtists International FAQ

Other International Resources and Opportunities

Deadlines

The application deadlines for USArtists International (USAI) 2023 – 2024 are:

September 29, 2023 by 11:59 PM Eastern
For projects taking place between January 15, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
Fiscal Sponsor certification and letters of invitation are due by October 6, 2023.

March 27, 2024 by 11:59 PM Eastern
For projects taking place between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
Fiscal Sponsor certification and letters of invitation are due by April 3, 2024.

To receive deadline reminders and program updates, please sign up for our newsletter.

Festival/Market Travel Track

Mid Atlantic Arts will accept applications to the USArtists International program that seek travel funding to perform internationally at eligible festival or performing arts market engagements. Applicants should communicate with Mid Atlantic Arts staff about any changes to an engagement after an application is submitted. Due to the involvement of federal funds, any news about festival postponement or cancellation should be discussed with staff.

Non-Festival Travel Track

Mid Atlantic Arts has partnered with Ibermúsicas to increase artistic exchange between the Americas and beyond. As part of this initiative, in addition to international festival engagements, significant non-festival performance engagements that take place in in Ibermúsicas’ 2023-24 member countries will be eligible for support through USArtists International. These countries include Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Spain, and Uruguay. See Program Guidelines for additional eligibility requirements. Applications will be reviewed as part of the standard USArtists International panel process and competitive applications will strongly meet program review criteria. Artists applying with a non-festival engagement must review the program guidelines and contact staff at least 72 hours before the application deadline to confirm eligibility before applying.

Fiscal Sponsorship

USArtists International guidelines require applicants without 501(c)3 nonprofit status to apply using a US-based, 501(c)3 nonprofit fiscal sponsor. Nonprofit organizations serving as fiscal sponsors must provide this service as part of their regular operations, and this service must be available to any artist that meets the respective organizations’ published criteria for fiscal sponsorship. Fiscal sponsors do not have to be located in your state of residence. The links provided below are resources for potential applicants and the organizations are not affiliated or endorsed by Mid Atlantic Arts. Fiscal sponsors do not have to be found through these resources in order to meet USArtists International guidelines. To learn more about fiscal sponsorship and securing a fiscal sponsor, visit:
Fiscal Sponsorship 101: Fiscal Sponsorship Resources by Grantspace / en Español

Information on seeking and providing fiscal sponsorship: National Network of Fiscal Sponsors

A non-comprehensive directory of fiscal sponsors nationwide: San Francisco Study Center’s Fiscal Sponsor Directory

Want to learn more?
Visit us during drop-in hours or view a recorded webinar below.

Drop-In Hours
Do you have questions about the USArtist International application? Our staff is available to answer your questions during our Virtual Drop-In sessions. No prior scheduling or registration is required; join anytime during the session.

Tuesday, September 26th, from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84924871688
Meeting ID: 849 2487 1688

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Wednesday, September 27th, from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Eastern.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86234943399
Meeting ID: 862 3494 3399

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Webinar: USArtists International Webinar: Am I eligible?
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 1:30pm ET | View a recording
Are you a solo artist or performing arts ensemble considering an application to the USArtists International grant program? This webinar is for you, whether you’ve applied before or this is your first-time hearing about USAI. You’ll leave this webinar with a clear understanding of the program guidelines, timeline, and what is needed to be eligible for funding.

Webinar: USArtists International Webinar: Application Tips and Pointers
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 1:30pm ET | View a recording
Attend this webinar and learn some tips on how to use the Mid Atlantic Arts grant portal to submit your USAI application.

Learn more about presenting international artists or performing abroad by visiting our international resources page.

FY23 Round Three

79rs Gang, LA 
Nancy Jazz Pulsations, France

Akropolis Reed Quintet, MI 
PAN Festival, Netherlands

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, NY 
Edinburgh International Festival, United Kingdom

BAKUDI SCREAM, CA 
Gaudeamus Festival, Netherlands

BANDALOOP, CA
Greenwich+Docklands International Festival, United Kingdom

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, NY 
Dance Festival of Joinville, Brazil

Boston Symphony Orchestra, MA
BBC Proms, United Kingdom
Salzburg Festival, Austria

DANCING EARTH CREATIONS, CA
Instituto de Estudios Superiores en Artes Escénicas De Oaxaca, Mexico
Nautilus Dance Chamber, Mexico

Ekmeles, NY
Musica, France
Ultima, Norway

International Contemporary Ensemble, NY 
MaerzMusik, Germany

Ishmael Houston-Jones + Keith Hennessy, CA 
ImPulsTanz, Austria

Jake Blount, RI 
Gate to Southwell Festival, United Kingdom

Jordan Bak, NC
Lichfield Festival, United Kingdom
Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, Germany

Limón Dance Company, NY
International Contemporary Dance Festival Lila López, Mexico
International Contemporary Dance Festival of Mexico City, ICDFMX, Mexico

Linda May Han Oh: The Glass Hours, MA 
Northsea Jazz Festival, Netherlands

Los Angeles Master Chorale, CA 
Salzburg Festival, Austria

Martha Graham Dance Company, NY
International Theater Festival of Vitoria Gasteiz, Spain
Logroño Theater Festival, Spain

Pamyua, AK 
Auckland Arts Festival, New Zealand

PinkNoise Ensemble, NY
Mexico Center for Music and Sonic Arts, Mexico

Ragamala Dance Company, MN 
India Dance Festival, Netherlands

Raymond Pinto, CT 
Lagos Biennial, Nigeria

Repertorio Español, NY
International Theatre Festival of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Sean Dorsey Dance, CA 
Proud Performing Arts, Sweden

So Percussion, NY
Dialogue of Bodies, Burkina Faso
In/Out Dance Festival, Burkina Faso

Somi, NY
Ghent Jazz Festival, Belgium
North Sea Jazz Festival, Netherlands
Umbria Jazz Festival, Italy

South Chicago Dance Theatre, IL 
Los Andes Cultural Center, Colombia

The Crossing, PA 
Baltic Sea Festival, Sweden

Wilfried G Souly – Souly Dance Arts, OH
Connection, Benin
Dialogue of Bodies, Burkina Faso
In/Out Dance Festival, Burkina Faso

Mid Atlantic Arts panelists serve as individuals and their professional affiliations are listed solely for context. Affiliations and locations were correct at the time of panel service.

2022-2023 Panelists

2021-2022 Panelists

2020-2021 Panelists

2019-2020 Panelists

2018-2019 Panelists

Click here to go to the Festival Database. Please note that being listed in the festival database does not guarantee eligibility for USArtists International. Festivals not listed in the database may still be eligible for the program. Carefully review program guidelines to ensure eligibility.

Changes in Project Proposal

Any changes in the content, schedule, or budget of your project as proposed must be submitted in writing for approval prior to being implemented. Requested changes must be submitted to Jamie Melius, Grants Manager, at jmelius@midatlanticarts.org. 

Funding Acknowledgement and Crediting

Acknowledgement and Crediting requirements were included in Section 7 of the Grant Award Agreement. 

Artists/ensembles must clearly acknowledge support from Mid Atlantic Arts through use of both the credit language and logo as outlined below. Use of the Mid Atlantic Arts logo does not replace the credit language. Copies of the required materials must be submitted as part of the final report. 

Credit and Logo Usage
The following statement and the Mid Atlantic Arts logo MUST appear on artist/ensemble websites and any print and electronic publicity or promotional materials created by the artist/ensemble. 

The following statement and the Mid Atlantic Arts logo should be included in Festival programs, calendars and promotional materials, whenever possible, either jointly or separately as necessary. 

• This statement must be used in its entirety and cannot be altered in any way. 

This engagement is supported by Mid Atlantic Arts through USArtists International in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Mellon Foundation. 

• Download the Mid Atlantic Arts logo 

Website Link 
Artists/ensembles are required to include a link to the Mid Atlantic Arts website at https://www.midatlanticarts.org when crediting Mid Atlantic Arts on their website. This link MUST remain active during the entire length of your grant. You are requested, but not required, to embed the link in Mid Atlantic Arts’ logo. 

Final Reports

Final report requirements and instructions were included in Section 8 of the Grant Award Agreement. 

Grantees are required to submit a final report which is due thirty (30) days after the end of the grant period on record as listed in the Grant Award Agreement. 

Final reports are to be completed online using the Mid Atlantic Arts Smart Simple system at https://midatlanticarts.smartsimple.com/. Please read the instructions in the Smart Simple system carefully. 

To access and submit the final report, log into SmartSimple with the same login and password that you used to apply for the grant. If you do not remember your login and/or password, please use the link on the Smart Simple login page to retrieve the information. 

For questions about your grant and the crediting or final reporting requirements, contact Jamie Melius, Grant Manager, at jmelius@midatlanticarts.org.