Summer Writers 2026
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Program Dates: July 6 – July 17, 2026
Application Deadline: January 14, 2026
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: Dr. Jordan Abel, Dr. Adam Dickinson, Dodie Bellamy
- Professional guest Lisa Pearson (Siglio Press)
- Q & A sessions
- Public readings
- One-on-one mentoring with faculty to discuss ideas, experiences, and writing obstacles
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.
For more information and to apply banffcentre.ca.
