Visiting Artist Grant
The Delta College arts program invites professional artists from the Michigan area to apply for the Visiting Artist Grant.
We love showcasing, learning and interacting with artists.
Requirements to apply
Section titled “Requirements to apply”The Delta College Permanent Art Collection Committee is seeking visiting artist applicants with diverse interests, backgrounds, mediums that are active professional artists within their community. See the Delta College Permanent Art Collection page for more information.
The chosen artist for the academic year will be awarded a $3,500 grant to be used for:
- visiting artist fees
- transportation costs
- the purchase of one work from the visiting artist’s exhibit to be added to the Delta College Permanent Art Collection
Fulfillment of the grant
Section titled “Fulfillment of the grant”The selected artist would be asked to:
- exhibit their work in Delta College’s S Wing Gallery
- lead a lecture and/or workshop for students
- allow the purchase of an artwork from the exhibition by Delta College to become part of Delta College’s Permanent Art Collection
Materials to include
Section titled “Materials to include”- 10 to 20 artwork image files, in a single folder, .jpg format
- a written proposal of what work would be exhibited
- a written proposal of the workshop/lecture
- any additional context of your work you think would be valuable to committee members in making their decision
Deadline
Section titled “Deadline”Open for submission year round. Applicants will be notified if they are chosen for a future academic year.
Submit your materials
Section titled “Submit your materials”Please send all materials to the AFA program coordinator michaelglowacki@delta.edu
Previous winners
Section titled “Previous winners”2025–26 Israel Davis Facebook, Instagram israeldavis.com
2024–25 Matt Lewis Facebook, Instagram mattjlewis.com
2023–24 Mark Piotrowski Facebook, Instagram
2022–23 Bonnie Lalley bonnielalley.squarespace.com