Excellence in Teaching Fellowships Grant

The Loft Literary Center and the Madeline Island School for the Arts (MISA) invite nominations for the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Fellowship, offering four writers a week-long residency to work on their projects. Located on a scenic Wisconsin dairy farm, MISA provides single-occupancy lodging, meals, and a supportive environment. Recipients can select their preferred week from late June or early September 2025, making this a unique opportunity for creativity and professional development.

The Loft Literary Center and the Madeline Island School for the Arts (MISA) invite nominations for the 2026 Excellence in Teaching Fellowship.
Four fellows will be awarded one week at MISA to work on a writing project of their choice. MISA is one of the nation’s premier art and craft schools and is located on a uniquely restored Wisconsin dairy farm on Lake Superior’s Madeline Island, one of the Apostle Islands. The beauty of the natural environment, with its quaint village atmosphere, provides the perfect setting for writers to work on their craft.
Accommodations
Fellowships include space to write in single-occupancy lodging, on-site meals, and $25 per diem for off-site dinners. A private room with queen bed and bath on suite is provided on the prairie view setting of the MISA campus. In addition to high-speed internet access, this exclusive lodging has mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffee pots. A continental breakfast is available in the dining facilities. Typically the school is not in session during the July 4 and Labor Day week. Transportation to and from MISA, including ferry fees is not included. Please make sure to call at least 24 hours ahead to confirm your arrival date and time. Please plan accordingly by reviewing the ferry schedule in advance.
Recipients will be able to choose either week according to whichever works best for their schedule. There is some flexibility in term of arrival and departure dates, but all residencies must take place within the approximate time frames listed under "Upcoming Fellowship Dates."
If a nominee is unable to accept a fellowship during the provided dates, an alternate recipient will be awarded the fellowship. Fellowships may not be deferred to the following year. Acceptance of the fellowship is the equivalent of acceptance of these terms.

Eligibility

Anyone who has taught from Summer 2025 to Winter 2026 is eligible. If you are a Loft teaching artist, encourage your students to nominate fellow teaching artists you feel deserve this award — and, yes, that means you can nominate yourself!