Miss Sarah Fellowship for Black Women Writers
Mars Hill, NC, United States
Purpose: The “Miss Sarah” Fellowship for Black Women Writers aims to provide Black women writers a restful environment conducive to reflection and writing. It also offers uninterrupted time to plant the seed of an idea for a new writing project or to develop or complete a project underway.
Residency Program Information
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Thematic
Research
Residency Program Summary
Residency Length
7 days - 7 days
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Criticism
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Translation
Writing
Companions
Pets (Non-service animals)
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
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Unrestricted funding
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Application Information
Additional Eligibility Information
Black women writers at any stage of their careers are invited to apply. There is no application fee. Each year the fellowship focuses on a different genre of writing. Please check our website for the most current area of focus.
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
2
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
79
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Application Type
Open application
Accessibility
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility Statement/Info Page
Additional Accessibility Information
Trillium Arts strives to support artists of all abilities. Trillium’s campus is currently under renovation with construction plans for an accessible 30’ x 40’ studio and artist accommodations consistent with ADA standards. In the interim, Trillium Arts invites artists with disabilities to apply and staff will work to meet specific needs to the best of our current limitations. Special needs are reviewed and discussed with the applying artist on a case by case basis.
A new path is being built in spring 2022 that will enable artists with mobility issues improved access the creek and firepit area.
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Phil Reynolds
Accessibility Contact Email
phil@trilliumartsnc.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming
Service Animal dogs under 50lb. are welcome. Rabies and proof of current vaccinations is required.
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?
The participation level will vary depending upon the nature of the disability.
Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.
The barn rehearsal studio is currently not accessible.
Housing & Accomodation
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private housing off campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Air Conditioned Housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Kosher and halal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Snack and beverage provided
Studio & Facilities
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Large Sinks
Dye Area
Washer And Dryer
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
On-call Studio support provided
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access
