Application Deadline March 05, 2025Program Dates Aug 18, 2025 – Aug 29, 2025
Banff Centre is excited to share that funding is available to support Canadian Indigenous artists in all our arts programs. The scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees, meals, and accommodation costs for Banff Centre arts programs.
Faculty include Catriona Strang, Dr. Douglas Kearney, Dr. Eric Sneathen and professional guest Hazel Millar (Book*hug Press).
Description
This two-week self-directed residency offers time and space for writers to focus, reconnect, and re-energize their writing practice. In addition to a single room and a small private studio, writers will be able to engage with other writers on the program.
As a flexible self-guided program with optional elements, the Summer Writers residency allows participants to choose the amount of support they are looking for.
Optional program elements include:
- talks from faculty members Catriona Strang, Dr. Eric Sneathen, Dr. Douglas Kearney, and professional guest Hazel Millar (Book*hug Press).
- Q & A sessions.
- public readings.
- one-on-one mentoring with faculty to discuss ideas, experiences, and writing obstacles.
Requirements
The program is designed for 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.
This program is not open to:
- applicants who have taken part in a Banff Centre residency in the last year.
- 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. English is the language of Banff Centre correspondence.
Eligibility
Applicants must be ages 18+ at the time of the program start date.
Domestic and international applications are welcome.
Visa Eligibility Information:
- Please note that Banff Centre programs do not meet the eligibility requirements for a Canadian Student Visa.
- If you are accepted into our program, you must obtain a Visitor Visa to enter Canada. Accepted participants are responsible for identifying and complying with the immigration requirements to enter Canada as a visitor from their country of origin. If you require a Visitor Visa please check the current expected processing times well in advance of applying.
Inclusivity Statement
We welcome applicants of all ages (18+), backgrounds, gender identities and expressions to apply. Artists from historically underrepresented and equity deserving groups are especially welcome.
