Newberry Library Artists-in-Residence Fellowships 2027-28
| Official name | Newberry Library Artists-in-Residence Fellowships 2027-28 |
|---|---|
| Sponsor country | United States |
| Amount / funding | $3,000 stipend for a one-month residency plus a dedicated research space (no studio space) |
| Deadline | 15 January 2027 |
| Start date | June of the awarding year to August of the following year |
| Minimum requirements | Any artist or writer whose project requires research in the Newberry collection — fine/performing artists, illustrators, photographers, cartoonists/graphic novelists, authors of fiction/nonfiction, poets, journalists, playwrights, composers, filmmakers; no degree or residency requirements. |
| Short description | One-month residencies at the Newberry Library for artists and writers whose projects require research in the Newberry collection, with no degree requirement. |
| Official application link | Apply on the official page → |
Level: Professional development · Funding type: stipend-only · Field: 10 Arts & Humanities
Application checklist
- Application via SlideRoom: personal/demographic/professional forms
- CV/resume max 5 pages
- Project title
- Abstract max ~200 words (1,300 characters)
- Project description max 1,000 words (about half project overview, half Newberry research contribution)
- List of materials to consult (max ~300 words)
- 1–2 references (short-answer form via SlideRoom, replies due 10 days after the deadline)
- Up to 3 media uploads (images up to 5 MB, video up to 250 MB, audio up to 30 MB, PDFs/.zip up to 10 MB, or YouTube/Vimeo/SoundCloud links)
Application tips
- No degree is required — the project and its Newberry research need carry the application.
- Split the 1,000-word description evenly between project overview and Newberry contribution.
- Warn referees that their short-answer replies are due 10 days after the deadline.
- Decisions are usually sent in May; sub-fellowships include Jan and Frank Cicero (visual/performing arts), Arthur and Lila Weinberg (independent researchers, preference social justice/reform), and Historical Fiction.
Tags
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.