Fellowships for Creative and Performing Artists and Writers

Organization
American Antiquarian Society
185 Salisbury St.
Worcester, MA 01609-1634
Phone Number
(508)755-5221
Emails
library@mwa.org
reproductions@mwa.org

Level of Study -
Professional Development

Award Type -
Fellowship

Purpose
To improve the ways in which an understanding of history is communicated to the American people.
Focus -
Culture; Filmmaking; History, American; Journalism; Performing arts; Writing.
Qualifications -
Applicants must have work for the general public which produces imaginative, non-formulaic works dealing with pre-twentieth century American history.
Criteria
Recipients are selected based on the quality of performed task.
Amount -
$2,000
Award Duration -
Annual; four weeks during the period January 1 through December 31.
To Apply
Applicants must fill out the online application form; should submit current resume; two letters of reference from individuals familiar with applicant's career accomplishments and goals; two to three copies of full, completed works, in addition to the 25-page work sample; references should be sent directly to AAS by email to Cheryl McRell.
Deadline -
October 5.

Contact -
Nan Wolverton, Director of Fellowships; Phone: 508-471-2119; Email: nwolverton@mwa.org; URL: www.americanantiquarian.org/artistfellowships.
For more information
http://www.americanantiquarian.org