Hearst Foundations Fellowship
The Hearst Foundations Fellowship supports artists and writers using the American Antiquarian Society’s collections to create original works about pre-20th-century American history and culture.
Funder: American Antiquarian Society
Due Dates: October 5, 2026
Funding Amounts: $2,200–$2,400 stipend for a four-week residential fellowship; typically 2 fellowships awarded annually
Summary: Supports creative and performing artists, writers, filmmakers, and journalists producing imaginative works about pre-20th-century American history, literature, or culture using the Society’s collections.
Description
This fellowship, administered by the American Antiquarian Society, supports creative and performing artists, writers, filmmakers, and journalists whose projects aim to produce innovative works engaging with pre-twentieth-century American history, literature, and culture. The program is designed for those whose work targets general audiences, rather than academic or classroom settings. Fellows receive a stipend and a four-week residential research period at the Society in Worcester, Massachusetts, where they have access to extensive historical collections and a scholarly community.
