The Newberry Historical Fiction Artist-in-Residence
Deadline
January 3, 2026
59 days left
Application Fee
FREE
Rewards
Multiple Rewards
Interest
High
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About This Opportunity
The Newberry Historical Fiction Artist-in-Residence Writing Fellowship offers one month of support for a person working in the area of historical fiction who wishes to benefit from the Newberry’s collection and its scholarly community to advance their writing project.
The Newberry encourages applications relating to a wide range of historical fiction including novels, short stories, plays and theatrical works, or poetry.
Applicants should explain specific collections at the Newberry that will be investigated in support of their artistic vision and explain the expected product that would result.
This fellowship is intended to support one month in residence at the Newberry.
Awardees may choose to distribute their time over six months on a flexible basis to be determined in conversation with Newberry staff.
What You'll Get
Types: FUNDING
Stipend: $3,000
Application Requirements
- ARTWORK_PORTFOLIO
- APPLICATION_FORMS
- PROJECT_DESCRIPTION
- REFERENCES
Eligibility
Other Requirements
* Newberry Artist-in-Residence fellowships are open to artists of any nationality. * The Newberry sponsors international scholars under the J-1 visa. * If you've received an artist-in-residence or short-term fellowship before, you cannot apply for another short-term fellowship to work on the same project.
The Newberry
Chicago, US
Verified Organization
Active since 2020
Ready to take the next step?
Don't miss out on this opportunity. Applications close on January 3, 2026.