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Artists-in-Residence Fellowships

Through the Artist-in-Residence program, artists and writers are able to create work that engages with the Newberry’s collection.

Poster by artist David Bernie (Ihanktonwan Dakota). Call number: Ayer oversize NC1850.B395 A71 2013

Applications are now open for 2026-27 Artist-in-Residence Fellowships. Apply by 11:59 pm (CT) on January 3.

Fellowships for writers, artists, and other humanists.

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The Newberry Collection

Eleven core collections at the Newberry include American history and culture, postcards, performing arts, and American Indian and Indigenous Studies.

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