Schwan-Writer-in-Residence-Programm

The Swan Writer-in-Residence program has been developed as an extension of the successful Swan Artist-in-Residence initiative. The City has delivered artist residencies since 2021, giving guest artists a platform while activating community spaces and inspiring residents. During their residency, each of the writers will be required to facilitate community programs and produce a creative work inspired by their experience in Midland. The locally-inspired work will be relative to the creative’s field. It could be a song, a short story, a play, a poem or a text-based artwork. Commissioned pieces will be combined with documentation of workshops and conversations with the writers before being published. Community members are welcome to drop in and see what artists are working on during one of six open studio sessions throughout each two-month residency.