Eligibility

The program is designed to cater to emerging and established writers with a proven publication record seeking a period of dedicated time to work on a project in any genre. Participants will benefit most if they are comfortable working autonomously in an unstructured environment. The program suits those focused on: working on a specific project. creating new works. Participants are provided with individual accommodation and a small private studio to focus on their writing practice. This program is run in English and only accepts projects that are being written in English. English is the language of Banff Centre correspondence. Applicants must be 18+ at the time of the program start date. Domestic and international applications are welcome.

Number of Participants

19 participants

Deadline

October 15, 2025 06:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

December 03, 2025 07:00 UTC

Duration

March 16, 2026 - March 27, 2026

Costs

• CA$65.00 application fee
• CA$3,616.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Individual Studio, Library

Housing

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Public Programs

Discussion, Readings, Self-Directed, Workshops

Disciplines

Literature

Languages

English

Program Description

Banff Centre’s Spring Writers Residency provides participants with the time and space for creative exploration. Writers will be able to delve deep into their creative project, meet with a community of artistic peers, and take advantage of workshops and mentorship opportunities with faculty Eden Robinson, Nicole Sealey, Vidyan Ravinthiran, and professional guest Stephen Motika (Nightboat Books). This flexible program with optional program elements allows writers to choose the amount of support they are looking for. This two-week self-directed residency provides writers with individual accommodation and a small private studio for them to focus, reconnect, and re-energize their writing practice. In addition, participants will be able to engage with other writers on the program as well as specialist faculty. Since all program elements are optional, participants can customize the residency according to the writing support needed. Scholarships available.