Residency Futurisms Intensive Writing Residency
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: August 19, 2026 – Banff Centre’s Futurisms Intensive Writing Residency provides writers space for the creative exploration of the future, from the fantastical, to the scientific, to the decolonial. This self-directed residency offers the opportunity to work away from the constraints of everyday life, delve deep into your creative project, and take advantage of the community of artistic peers around you.
During this intensive program, you’ll have optional opportunities for consultations and group sessions with mentors Dr. Joshua Whitehead, Sheree Renée Thomas, and Nalo Hopkinson, and professional guest Dr. Jenna Butler (Barbour Books) to explore techniques, aspects, and devices that you may find useful in your practice. You’ll also have the opportunity to showcase your work in public readings at Banff Centre.
Program Dates Feb 15, 2027 – Feb 26, 2027.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be ages 18+ at the time of the program start date. Domestic and international applications are welcome.
DESCRIPTION
This two-week self-directed residency provides participants with individual accommodation and a small private studio for writers to focus, reconnect, and re-energize their writing practice. In addition, participants will be able to engage with other writers on the program.
As a flexible, self-directed program with optional elements, this residency allows you to choose the amount of support you are looking for.
Optional program elements include:
- thematic teachings from Dr. Joshua Whitehead, Sheree Renée Thomas, Nalo Hopkinson, and professional guest Dr. Jenna Butler.
- one-on-one mentoring sessions with faculty to discuss ideas, experiences and obstacles.
- Q & A sessions.
- public readings.
- sessions and events with other program areas on campus.
INCLUDED
- Meal Plan
- Accommodation
- Studio Space
- Showcase Your Work
- Group Seminars/Workshops
- Paul D. Fleck Library and Archives
- Campus Facilities
FEES
- Total Fee Before Scholarships for tuition, accommodation and a meal plan $3 602.55
- Scholarship Amount Applied* $1 892.89
- Total You Pay After Scholarship $1 709.66
APPLY ONLINE – $65 for individuals, $35 for applicants who identify as Indigenous.
About:
Founded in 1933, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is a learning organization built upon an extraordinary legacy of excellence in artistic and creative development. What started as a single course in drama has grown to become the global organization leading in arts, culture, and creativity across dozens of disciplines. From our home in the stunning Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
PO Box 1020
Banff, Alberta
Canada
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