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Bob Dylan Center Opens Fellowship Applications

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03/18

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Executive Summary

Bob Dylan Center and UMPG opened 2026-27 songwriter fellowship applications, offering two emerging writers funding, mentorship, archive access and Tulsa residencies

  • Applications for the 2026-2027 Songwriter Fellowship opened March 17 and close April 27
  • Two recipients will be selected for a year-long fellowship running August 2026 through July 2027
  • Each fellow receives a $25,000 stipend, travel, accommodations, and public engagement opportunities
  • The program includes access to the Bob Dylan Archive and four Tulsa residencies
  • Fellows will also get mentorship from UMPG songwriters and executives
  • Selected writers can record demo material at The Church Studio in Tulsa
  • The selection panel includes Lucy Dacus, Ezra Koenig, James Mercer, and Dan Wilson

Quick Facts

  • What: Opened applications for a songwriter fellowship program
  • Where: Tulsa Oklahoma with archive and studio access
  • Why: To mentor emerging songwriters through Dylan archive access
  • Who: Bob Dylan Center and Universal Music Publishing Group
  • When: Applications run March 17 through April 27

Coverage Timeline: 1411 Days

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Featured Article

Hotpress / Leah Finnerty 03-18-2026
Bob Dylan Center and UMPG opened applications for the 2026-2027 Songwriter Fellowship, with submissions due April 27.

Additional Articles

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Musicweek / Matt Young 03-17-2026
Two rising songwriters will be selected in Tulsa in 2026 2027 for a year long Bob Dylan Center fellowship, through a panel of noted artists.
CelebrityAccess / Stacy Simons Santos 03-18-2026
The Bob Dylan Center and Universal Music Publishing Group opened applications March 17 to April 27 for the 2026-2027 Bob Dylan Center Songwriter Fellowship in Tulsa.
Creators Faire / Creators Faire Editorial 03-17-2026
March 17 to April 27, 2026, two songwriters will be selected for the Bob Dylan Center Fellowship in Tulsa.
Noise11.com / Paul Cashmere 03-18-2026
Bob Dylan Center opened 2026-2027 Songwriter Fellowship applications March 17, offering two emerging songwriters archive access, Universal Music Publishing mentorship, and Tulsa residencies through April 27.

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NPR / Phil Harrell 05-09-2022
On Tuesday, the Bob Dylan Center opened in Tulsa, Oklahoma, housing more than 100,000 archival items from Dylan's materials.
USA TODAY 05-08-2022
The Bob Dylan Center opens May 10, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, housing more than 100,000 items from Bob Dylan’s archives.