Eligibility

This program is designed for emerging and established writers with a proven publication record seeking a period of dedicated time to work on a project in any genre. The residency suits those focused on: working on a specific project. creating new works. This program is not open to applicants who have taken part in a Banff Centre residency in the last year, nor to current faculty members of any other Banff Centre programming. This program is run in English and only accepts projects that are being written in English.

Number of Participants

18

Deadline

December 09, 2026 07:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

February 10, 2027 07:00 UTC

Duration

April 05, 2027 - April 16, 2027

Costs

• CA$65.00 application fee
• CA$1,873.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Conference Rooms, Desk Space, Individual Studio, Library

Housing

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Public Programs

Discussion, Mentors, Readings, Self-Directed, Workshops

Disciplines

Literature

Languages

English

Program Description

Spring Writers is a 12-day self-directed residency that provides dedicated time to write while immersed in Banff Centre's vibrant literary community. Participants are assigned a private studio in historic Vinci Hall, which serves as a lively gathering place for writers to work, exchange ideas and build community. Each participant is paired with an exceptional faculty mentor—Heather O'Neill, Stuart Ross, or Anakana Schofield—whose combined experience spans internationally celebrated fiction, innovative literary practice, small press publishing, and decades of mentorship. Writers also have the opportunity to meet guest speaker Katy Bohinc (Tender Buttons Press). In addition to exceptional weekly one-on-one consultations with faculty, participants will have access to optional faculty talks, Q&As, public reading opportunities, social receptions, and campus events. Designed for writers who value both independence and creative community.