2026 Theodore B. Olson Memorial Fellowship and Residency

Write On, Door County is pleased to offer the Theodore B. Olson Memorial Fellowship to a writer whose work focuses on how equal protection under the law is an inherent, sacred right belonging to all of our citizens and must therefore be robustly protected and applied. For if any right or any protection is denied to any one of us, then it is at risk of being denied to any one or all of us.

Applications for the Theodore B. Olson Memorial Fellowship are accepted from writers--emerging to established--working in any genre, including journalism. The fellowship includes a two-week residence at Write On in late August/early September each year. For 2026, the dates are Sunday, August 30 through Sunday, September 13. The fellowship will provide a stipend of $700 along with funds to assist with travel and a grocery allowance.

The selected writer will participate in a public event to be arranged in consultation with Write On's Artistic Director during the time of the residency. 

 

Deadline
Residency Length
2 weeks - 2 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
2
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Criticism
Digital Media
Documentary
Fiction
Film
History
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Social Practice
Storytelling
Translation
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
N/A
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
Lead a skill share
Other
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Meals Provided
Residents have access to private kitchen
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Printers + Scanner
Washer And Dryer
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Additional Eligibility Information

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.

Applicants may be in degree-granting programs.

We welcome applications for the Theodore B. Olson Memorial Fellowship from writers in all genres, including journalism and academic writing. 

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
45
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
92
Artist Stipend
700
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

Additional, limited, funds are available to assist with travel expenses and a grocery allowance. 

Application Fee
40
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application