Deep Winter Writers 2027
Banff CentreAbout This Opportunity
This 19-day self-directed residency offers the opportunity to work away from the constraints of everyday life, delve deep into a creative project and take advantage of a community of artistic peers.
Deep Winter Writers provides opportunities for consultations with exceptional mentors Karen Solie, Yasmine Seale, and Renee Gladman, and professional guest Rita Bullwinkel (McSweeney's), as well as optional group sessions that allow writers to explore useful literary tools, aspects, and devices.
Faculty are on-campus for the first two weeks of the residency. The third week allows residents to dive deeper into their writing and apply the learning from the first two weeks.
This three-week residency has a flexible format that allows participants to choose the amount of programming and support they are looking for.
Optional elements include:
- thematic talks from specialist faculty and guests.
- one-on-one mentoring sessions with faculty to discuss ideas, experiences and obstacles they may be encountering in their writing across genres.
- Q & A sessions.
- workshops to explore techniques, aspects, and devices writers may find useful in their practice.
- public reading opportunities.
Participants are provided with individual accommodation and a small private studio to focus on their writing practice.
Eligibility & Requirements
Career Stage
Geographic Eligibility
Eligible Countries
Disciplines
Applicant Type
Individual artists only
Additional Requirements
Application through SlideRoom. Complete Financial Aid section for scholarship consideration. Application materials and supporting documents required.
Note
The program is designed for emerging and established writers with a proven publication record seeking a period of dedicated time to work on a project. Participants will benefit most if they are comfortable working autonomously in an unstructured environment. The program suits those focused on working on a specific project or creating new works. This program is run in English and only accepts projects that are being written in English. English is the language of Banff Centre correspondence.
Compensation & Benefits
Overview
All arts participants receive a scholarship covering 100% of tuition and 25% of meal plan and accommodation costs. Canadian Indigenous applicants receive support covering 100% of tuition, meal plan and accommodation costs.
Amount
CA$2,630 - CA$5,602
Includes
What's Provided
Housing Provided
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Studio Access
Private studio
Accessibility
ADA Compliant. Studios/facilities partially accessible (50% or more). For more information, visit https://www.banffcentre.ca/medical-information
