2027 Aminah Robinson – Residenzprogramm für Autor*innen, Wissenschaftler*innen und Forscher*innen

The 2027 Aminah Robinson Writer/Scholar/Researcher Residency, administered by the Greater Columbus Arts Council in partnership with the Columbus Museum of Art, invites African American writers, scholars, and researchers to spend 90 days in Columbus, Ohio, working on a chosen project. Applicants must be U.S. permanent residents, professional or pre‑professional writers, scholars, or researchers, aged 18 or older, and not enrolled as degree‑seeking students. The residency provides a $15,000 unrestricted cash award, lodging, and studio access in the renovated home of the late artist Aminah Robinson. Residents are expected to complete a community engagement project, such as a public writing workshop or lecture, in collaboration with the museum. The application period opens September 2, 2026, and closes October 2, 2026, with notifications sent by November 9, 2026. The residency runs from May 1 to July 30, 2027, and requires a 90‑day commitment. The program emphasizes storytelling, cultural traditions, and the centrality of African American women in art, aligning with Robinson’s legacy.

Lodging and studio access, access to Aminah Robinson’s archives and library, community engagement opportunities.

Must be African American, U.S. permanent resident, professional or pre‑professional writer, scholar, or researcher, age 18+, not enrolled as a degree‑seeking student, and must be the sole author of submitted works.