Artists in Residence
Fellowships for writers, artists, and other humanists
Poster by artist David Bernie (Ihanktonwan Dakota). Call number: Ayer oversize NC1850.B395 A71 2013
The Jan and Frank Cicero Artist-in-Residence Fellowship
Offering one month of support for a person working in the visual and performing arts who wishes to advance their artistic practice through the use of the Newberry collection.
Stipend: $3,000
Length: 1 month
Who can apply: Artists and performers including (but not limited to) painters, sculptors, choreographers, dramaturgs, creative writers, composers, and others in artistic fields. Those working in traditional academic settings are not eligible.
Deadline: December 15
The Arthur and Lila Weinberg Artist-in-Residence Fellowship for Independent Researchers
This fellowship is for writers, journalists, filmmakers, visual and performing artists, and other humanists who wish to use the Newberry’s collection to further their creative work. Preference is given to individuals working on projects that focus on social justice or reform.
Stipend: $3,000/month
Length: 1 month
Who can apply: Applicants must be working outside of traditional academic settings.
Deadline: December 15
The Historical Fiction Writing Artist-in-Residence Fellowship
Offering one month of support for a person working in the area of historical fiction. We encourage applications relating to a wide range of historical fiction including novels, short stories, plays and theatrical works, or poetry.
Stipend: $3,000
Length: 1 month
Who can apply: Writers of historical fiction working outside a traditional academic setting.
Deadline: December 15
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