Call for Proposals: 2027-28 Distinguished Artist/Writer/Musician-in-Residence
UVA Jewish Studies is now accepting applications for the Distinguished Artist/Writer/Musician-in-Residence program for the 2027-2028 academic year.
The Jewish Studies Program at the University of Virginia's Distinguished Artist/Writer/Musician-in-Residence Fellowship program is a short-term residency open to distinguished national and international applicants. Recipients will typically spend 3 – 6 weeks at the University of Virginia and are invited to pursue their own creative projects and contribute to the intellectual life of the Jewish Studies Program. This may include:
- a public lecture, reading, exhibit, or performance.
- a one-credit workshop open to all students.
- a faculty reading group.
- a one-day conference or exhibit to be planned in advance.
- guest lectures in Jewish Studies courses.
- meetings with students, faculty, and fellows.
Background
The Distinguished Artist/Writer/Musician Residence Program brings one person per year to the University of Virginia to offer a different kind of learning experience to our students, introduce artistic perspectives (visual, musical, literary, performative) to Jewish Studies, and contribute to our public programming. The residency builds our connections with studio arts, music, performing arts, and creative writing at UVA, and potentially with the Fralin Museum of Art, the Virginia Film Festival, and/or the Virginia Festival of the Book.
Eligibility
The residency is open to junior and senior applicants and designed to offer maximum flexibility. Interdisciplinary collaborations with other units at UVA are especially desired.
Budget
Recipients will receive a $10,000 award, as well as travel funds. There will also be a $10,000 budget available if they choose to organize an exhibit, public performance, literary reading, or musical event.
Application
To apply, please submit this Google Form. Applications are due no later than October 1, 2026. Finalists will be invited to a Zoom interview.