Artist-in-Residence Fellowships at The Newberry Library

Grant Overview

Donor: The Newberry Library

About: The Artist-in-Residence Fellowship program at the Newberry Library is designed to support artists and writers in their creative endeavors, drawing inspiration from the Newberry’s extensive collection. This fellowship is particularly suited for projects where the library’s resources are essential to the research and artistic process. Open to a diverse range of disciplines, the program encourages engagement with the institution’s vast historical collections. Fellowships can be either short-term or long-term, depending on the scope and requirements of the proposed project.

Applicants must submit their proposals through the SlideRoom portal, ensuring a streamlined and efficient application process. Previous fellowship recipients may also be eligible to apply for specific categories based on their past awards, fostering continued support and growth within the artistic community. This fellowship not only provides financial support but also offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich historical context provided by the Newberry’s collections, fostering innovative and inspired creative work. The Newberry Library’s Artist-in-Residence Fellowship is an ongoing program, accepting applications throughout the year and providing a stipend of $3000 to support the selected artists and writers.

Focus: Artistic research, Literature, Creative engagement with historical collections

Region: International

Eligibility:
–Artists and writers
–Using the Newberry’s collection for their projects
-Prior fellowship recipients
–May apply for long-term fellowships with conditions

Benefits:
-$3000 as stipend

Terms:
-Artist-in-Residence Fellowship: A program supporting artists and writers in creating work inspired by the Newberry Library’s collection.
-The Newberry Library: An institution with extensive historical collections available for research and artistic projects.
-Artistic research: The process of exploring and utilizing the library’s resources to inform and inspire creative work.
-Literature: Written works that may be produced or researched as part of the fellowship.
-Creative engagement: The active use of the library’s collections to inspire and inform artistic projects.
-Historical collections: The extensive range of materials available at the Newberry Library, including books, manuscripts, and other historical artifacts.
-SlideRoom portal: The online platform through which applicants must submit their proposals for the fellowship.
-Short-term and long-term fellowships: The flexible duration of the fellowships, which can be tailored to the needs of the specific project.
-Stipend: The financial support provided to the selected fellows, amounting to $3000.