Jay and Deborah Last Fellowship
Forecasted
The Jay and Deborah Last Fellowship supports onsite research using graphic materials to study American art and visual culture at the American Antiquarian Society.
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Funder: American Antiquarian Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: 1–2 month residential fellowship; stipend typically $2,000 per month
Summary: Supports research on American art and visual culture using graphic materials as primary sources at the American Antiquarian Society.
Description
The Jay and Deborah Last Fellowship is a short-term residential fellowship supporting scholarly research projects focused on American art, visual culture, or related topics that make substantial use of graphic materials as primary sources. Funded by a gift from Jay and Deborah Last, the fellowship is designed to encourage the use of the American Antiquarian Society’s extensive graphic collections and to advance understanding of the visual dimensions of American history and culture. Fellows are expected to be in residence at the Society in Worcester, Massachusetts, for one to two months.
