Millay Arts Playwriting Core Residency

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The Millay Arts Playwriting Residency provides playwrights with time and space to develop their work in a supportive, multidisciplinary artistic community. By fostering creativity, the residency allows artists to focus on their craft, form meaningful connections, and engage with new perspectives.

 

Information & Application Details:

  • Residencies last for one month.
  • June & September: Half-sessions (12 days) are available.
  • Applicants select up to three preferred residency periods.
  • March 1 Deadline → Residencies scheduled for August–November.
  • October 1 Deadline → Residencies scheduled for March–July.

 

Eligibility:

  • Open to playwrights of all backgrounds.
  • No geographic restrictions.
  • Both emerging and established playwrights are encouraged to apply.

 

How to Apply:

  1. Sign in or register on the application portal.
  2. Upload required documents (artist statement, work samples, biographical statement).
  3. Add contact information (name, address, phone, email, gender, ethnicity).
  4. Indicate scheduling preferences for residency periods.
  5. Specify eligibility for named fellowships (optional).
  6. Enter payment information (application fee required).
  7. Submit application before the deadline.

Important: Applications must be complete before submission. If an issue arises post-submission, email residency@millayarts.org to reopen the application.

Submission Requirements:

  1. Artist Statement (1 page max, single-spaced, 11-12 pt font)

    • Describe your work and creative process.
    • Explain what you plan to focus on during the residency.
    • No name or biographical details (blind jury process).

  2. Work Samples (20 pages max, double-spaced, industry standard format)

    • Can include excerpts from plays, works-in-progress, or short plays.
    • One additional page may be added for context.
    • No name or biographical details (blind jury process).

  3. Biographical Statement (1 page max, single-spaced, 11-12 pt font)

    • Written in third-person narrative (not a CV).
    • Includes education, professional background, and key achievements.
    • Mention how you learned about Millay Arts.

  4. Scheduling Preferences

    • Choose up to three preferred residency months.
    • Indicate interest in a shorter residency (if applicable).

 

Selection Process:

  • Applications are blind-reviewed to ensure selection is based on merit.
  • A panel of professional playwrights, critics, academics, and alumni evaluates applications.
  • Jury members change annually.
  • If an applicant submits for both rounds in a year, the same panel will review both applications.

 

Program Benefits & Awards:

1. Core Residency Benefits

  • Dedicated Time & Space: A distraction-free environment to develop new work.
  • Private Accommodation: Each resident has a personal room.
  • Studio/Workspace Access: Space to write and create.
  • Meals Provided: Residency includes meals, allowing artists to focus on their work.
  • Artistic Community: A chance to interact with fellow residents from various disciplines.

2. Named Fellowships & Additional Funding Opportunities

Select applicants may receive additional support through the following fellowships:

  • Charm City Fellow & Beyond

    • Number of Awards: 2 per year.
    • Eligibility: Open to artists from MD, PA, D.C., NJ, VA, VI.
    • Priority given to: Baltimore-based and BIPOC applicants.
    • Financial Support: Includes a travel stipend.

  • Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) Fellow

    • Number of Awards: 1 per year.
    • Eligibility: Open to Native American playwrights.
    • Financial Support: No stipend currently available.

  • Nancy Graves Fellow

    • Number of Awards: 1 per year.
    • Eligibility: Playwrights whose work engages with archival research.
    • Unique Opportunity: Access to the Nancy Graves Memorial Library for research and inspiration.
    • Financial Support: No stipend currently available.

  • Vincent Prize Fellow

    • Number of Awards: 2 per year.
    • Eligibility: Playwrights who identify as trans/genderqueer*.
    • Financial Support: Potential stipend (amount varies based on funding).

 

Contact & Resources:

 

Website link:

https://millayarts.submittable.com/submit

 

 

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