Robert and Charlotte Baron Fellowship
The Baron Fellowship supports artists and writers in creating imaginative works inspired by pre-20th-century American history, literature, and culture using the American Antiquarian Society’s collections.
Funder: American Antiquarian Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,200 stipend for a four-week residential fellowship; typically two awards annually
Summary: Supports creative and performing artists, writers, and others to produce imaginative works engaging with pre-20th-century American history, literature, and culture.
Key Information: All applicants are considered for both the Baron and Hearst Fellowships.
Description
The Robert and Charlotte Baron Fellowship, offered by the American Antiquarian Society, supports creative and performing artists, writers, filmmakers, journalists, and others seeking to produce imaginative works that engage with pre-twentieth-century American history, literature, and culture. The fellowship provides a four-week residential research period at the Society's library in Worcester, Massachusetts, granting access to its extensive collections. The goal is to foster innovative interpretations and artistic representations of America's past for general audiences.
