The Arch and Bruce Brown Foundation awards yearly grants to
writers in three rotating disciplines: Theatre, Full-length Fiction, and
Short Stories. All works submitted must present the gay and lesbian
lifestyle in a positive manner and be based on, or inspired by, a historic
person, culture, event, or work of art. Writing contests close on November
30th of each year. Grants are $1000 and are not limited to a single
winner.
The Foundation also offers grants (usually of $1000) to
production companies to offset expenses in producing gay-positive theatrical
works based on history.
The Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation registered in
New York State, was formed by playwright/filmmaker Arch Brown in memory of his
life-partner of 28 years, Bruce Allen Brown, a pharmaceutical chemist who died
of a brain hemorrhage in 1993.
For guidelines or further information,
please click on the categories on the left, or send a SASE to our
new address.