Eligibility

Participants are selected by impartial adjudicators on the basis of their submitted material. In addition to artistic merit, consideration will be given to the likelihood that the artist's work will benefit from the program. Banff Centre respects the need for artists to plan ahead for their visit; applicants will be notified as soon as adjudication is complete.

Number of Participants

This residency will have an intimate cohort comprised of 16 participants.

Deadline

November 23, 2022 07:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

January 04, 2023 07:00 UTC

Duration

February 06, 2023 - February 17, 2023

Costs

• CA$65.00 application fee
• CA$453.00 program fee (one-time)

Public Programs

Courses, Discussion, Mentors, Professional Development, Retreat, Self-Directed

Disciplines

Fiction, Literature, Nonfiction, Poetry

Languages

English

Program Description

Overview The Late Winter Writers Residency Online is a small cohort program that gives you a chance to learn from each other and faculty, attend exclusive talks, ask questions, and develop your practice. What does the program offer? This two week online residency provides broad thematic teaching from faculty members, Dani Spinosa and Kate Siklosi, Q&A sessions and workshopping. Instructors will discuss ideas, experiences, and obstacles that you may be encountering with your writing of both poetry and fiction. One-on-one mentorship will allow you to receive direct mentorship on craft and professional development. Who should apply? Writers in Fiction and Poetry are invited to apply. The online program is designed for emerging and established writers with a proven publication record. We welcome writers from all backgrounds, and all gender identities and expressions. This Residency only accepts projects that are being written in English. *Financial Aid of 100% available.