The Nonfiction Writing Residency at Millay Arts supports writers by offering time and space to focus on their work. This opportunity is for nonfiction writers at any stage of their project, whether works-in-progress, already published pieces, or excerpts. Residents are provided a creative and interdisciplinary environment conducive to artistic growth and collaboration.   Information & Application Details:

Deadlines

  • March 1: For residencies in August-November (Submittable portal opens in mid-November).
  • October 1: For residencies in March-July (Submittable portal opens in mid-April).
 

Eligibility:

  • Open to nonfiction writers of all backgrounds and experience levels
  • Applicants must be 18 years or older
  • Residents must be working on nonfiction projects
 

Named Fellowships:

Applicants may choose to be considered for the following named fellowships (though not required):

  • Charm City Fellow: Awarded to 2 applicants from MD, PA, D.C., NJ, VA & VI, with a preference for Baltimore/BIPOC applicants. Includes a travel stipend.
  • Institute of American Indian Arts Fellow: Awarded to 1 applicant annually who identifies as Native American (no stipend currently).
  • Nancy Graves Fellow: Awarded to 1 applicant whose prior work is archive-based and uses the Nancy Graves Memorial Library collection as inspiration (no stipend currently).
  • Vincent Prize Fellow: Awarded to 2 applicants who identify as trans*/genderqueer, with potential stipend based on funding.
 

How to Apply:

  1. Go to the Nonfiction Writing Residency application form on Submittable.
  2. Sign in or Register if you don't have an account.
  3. Upload the following:
    • Artist Statement
    • Work Samples
    • Biographical Statement
    • Scheduling Preferences
  4. Add contact information (name, address, phone, email, preferred pronouns, ethnicity).
  5. Enter payment information for the $45 application fee.
  6. Submit your application once all documents are uploaded.
  7. If any issues arise post-submission, contact residency@millayarts.org for editing assistance.
 

Submission Requirements:

  1. Artist Statement

    • 1 page maximum, single-spaced, 11-12 pt font
    • Discuss your creative process, what you aim to work on during the residency (no personal information).

  2. Work Samples

    • 20 pages maximum, double-spaced, 11-12 pt font
    • Submit work that best represents your writing (can be works-in-progress, published, or excerpts).
    • An optional 1-page context can be included if needed.
    • No biographical information allowed in the submission (blind jury process).

  3. Biographical Statement

    • 1 page maximum, single-spaced, 11-12 pt font
    • A third-person narrative listing your education, professional experience, accomplishments, and how you found out about the residency.

  4. Scheduling Preferences

    • Applicants may choose up to 3 preferred residency months for scheduling.
    • Shorter Residencies (12-day sessions) are available in June and September.
 

Selection Process:

  • Blind Jury Process: Applications are judged solely on merit. Personal information must be removed from the statement and work samples.
  • Jurors are practicing professionals, critics, artists, and alumni, and they rotate each year.
  • If applying to both rounds in one year, your work will be reviewed by the same panel twice.
 

Program Benefits:

  • Private bedroom and studio space
  • Shared facilities: kitchen, bathroom, living/dining area, laundry
  • Groceries and communal dinners provided
  • Access to Alumni and Nancy Graves Memorial libraries
  • Nonfiction writers can focus on works-in-progress, published pieces, or excerpts
  • Named Fellowships (optional): Specific fellowships for eligible applicants
 

Contact & Resources:

  Website link: https://millayarts.submittable.com/submit