Crime Writing 2026
Indigenous Arts Self-directed Residency | Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Application Deadline: February 18, 2026
Program Dates: August 17 – 28, 2026
Overview
Crime Writing is a self-directed residency that provides writers with the time and space to focus on their work away from the constraints of everyday life. During this two-week residency crime writers can take advantage of one-on-one mentorship opportunities with faculty, group discussions, and a community of artistic peers.
Faculty include crime writing specialists Nita Prose, Wayne Arthurson, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, and professional guest Alison Callahan (Simon & Schuster).
All the program elements are optional, giving participants the flexibility to choose the amount of support they want.
This two-week self-directed residency offers crime writers:
- Thematic teachings from faculty members and professional guests.
- A community of artistic peers.
- One-on-one workshopping with faculty.
- Optional group sessions exploring useful literary tools, aspects, and devices.
- An opportunity to showcase your work at a public reading.
- A personal studio space equipped for creative work.
For more information and to apply banffcentre.ca.
