the newberry historical fiction artist-in-residence

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.