Summer Writers 2025
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Application Deadline: March 5, 2025
Program Dates: August 18 – August 29, 2025
Overview
Summer Writers 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 the residency, writers can take advantage of one-on-one mentorship opportunities with faculty as well as a community of artistic peers.
Faculty include Dr. Douglas Kearney, Dr. Holly Melgard, 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.
Optional program elements include:
- Talks from faculty members Dr. Holly Melgard, 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.
For more information and to apply: banffcentre.ca.
