Artist-in-Residence Fellowships

Grant Overview

Donor: The Newberry Library

About: The Artist-in-Residence Fellowship program at the Newberry Library supports artists and writers in creating work inspired by or utilizing the Newberry’s extensive collection. This fellowship is designed for projects where the library’s collection is vital to the research and artistic process. It is open to a diverse array of disciplines and fosters engagement with the institution’s resources. Fellowships may be short-term or long-term, depending on the nature and requirements of the proposed project. Applicants must submit through the SlideRoom portal, and previous fellowship recipients may be eligible for specific categories based on past awards.

Focus:

• Artistic research
• Literature
• Creative engagement with historical collections

Region: Global

Eligibility:

• Artists and writers using the Newberry’s collection for their projects
• Prior fellowship recipients may apply for long-term fellowships with conditions

Benefits: $3,000 as stipend

Terms:

• Continuous residency during the fellowship period
• Application submitted through SlideRoom
• Letters of reference addressing the project’s significance
• Residency must occur within the academic year awarded