KRESGE EMINENT ARTIST AWARD
GUIDELINES
Kresge Arts in Detroit provides significant financial support for one Kresge Eminent Artist Award of $50,000 annually to an exceptional artist who has made a longstanding contribution to metropolitan Detroit in the Visual, Performing and Literary Arts.
The Kresge Eminent Artist Award recognizes an exceptional artist whose influential body of work, impact on their art form and proven commitment to the Detroit cultural community are evident. This award recognizes artistic innovation and rewards integrity, depth of vision and singularity of purpose as judged by the Kresge Eminent Artist Panel. The Kresge Eminent Artist Award is ONLY selected from nominations made by the Kresge Arts in Detroit Advisory Council.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The Kresge Eminent Artist Award of $50,000 is unrestricted and given annually to one artist who:
- Lives and works in the metropolitan Detroit tri-county area (Wayne, Oakland or Macomb Counties) and has resided in the area for a significant number of years
- Has a distinguished record of professional achievement in the arts
- Has made a significant impact on their chosen art form
- Shares their talent and expertise with the broader arts community and community at large
- Has contributed generously to the growth and vibrancy of Detroit's cultural environment
SELECTION PROCESS
The Kresge Arts in Detroit Advisory Council selects a panel of independent local artists and arts professionals, residing in the metropolitan Detroit tri-county area (Wayne, Oakland or Macomb counties), who are experienced and well-respected for their knowledge of and involvement in the local cultural community. Panelists represent the diversity of disciplines, ethnicity, gender, age and professional background.
The Kresge Eminent Artist Panelists remain anonymous during the selection process. The names of the Kresge Eminent Artist Panelists are revealed once the Kresge Eminent Artist Award is announced.
Artist Nominations
The Kresge Arts in Detroit Advisory Council nominates artists for the Kresge Eminent Artist Award.
An artist may NOT self-nominate and community members may NOT nominate artists, however they can approach an Advisory Council member with suggested nominees.
Once an artist has received the Kresge Eminent Artist Award, they are NOT eligible to apply for a Kresge Artist Fellowship. However, if an artist has received the Kresge Artist Fellowship, they ARE eligible to be nominated, at a later date, for the Kresge Eminent Artist Award.
Please note: The Guidelines for the Kresge Artist Fellowships may be subject to change.
