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AwardThe Caine Prize for African Writing Announces its 2026 Panel of JudgesThe Caine Prize for African WritingThe Caine Prize for African Writing celebrated NoViolet Bulawayo’s Best of Caine Award win in Zimbabwe. The award underscores both the lasting impact of Bulawayo’s work and the Caine Prize’s role in identifying writing of enduring global significance.GrantWriters in Schools SchemeThe Arts Council (An Chomhairle Ealaíon)The Writers in Schools Scheme funds individual writers to deliver 2‑hour visits to primary and post‑primary schools across Ireland, offering up to €250 per project and covering travel expenses.ResidencyRockvale Writers Colony ResidencyRockvale Writers' ColonyRockvale Writers Colony offers weeklong and mini‑residency programs for writers in College Grove, TN, with rolling application and modest fees.ResidencyWriters’ Colony at Dairy Hollow ResidencyThe Writers' Colony at Dairy HollowThe Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow offers a rolling residency program for writers and artists of all genres and experience levels, with flexible scheduling and a $35 application fee.ResidencyFondation Jan Michalski: Residency for Writers 2026 (Switzerland)Fondation Jan MichalskiThe Writing in Residency Grant Program, run by the Fondation Jan Michalski in Montricher, Switzerland, offers writers and translators a funded stay of two weeks to three months with travel costs covered and a weekly allowance.ResidencyProspect Street Writers House ResidencyProspect Street Writers HouseProspect Street Writers House’s philosophy is embodied in poet Donald Hall’s maxim, “The friendship of writers is the history of literature.” Up the hill from the village of North Bennington, Prospect Street celebrates written language and fosters literary discourse. Residents will find themselves among peers in a distraction-free environment designed for comfort and productivity.2027 Aminah Robinson Writer/Scholar/Researcher ResidencyColumbus Museum of ArtThe 2027 Aminah Robinson Writer/Scholar/Researcher Residency offers a 90‑day residency for African American writers, scholars, and researchers in Columbus, Ohio, with a $15,000 unrestricted cash award and lodging and studio access.CompetitionAesthetica Creative Writing AwardAn international literary competition open to poetry and short fiction, offering £5,000 in prize money and publication in the Aesthetica Creative Writing Anthology.CompetitionThe Moth Nature Writing Prize 2026The Moth Magazine Ltd.The Moth Nature Writing Prize is an international prize that aims to encourage and celebrate the art of nature writing.Writer's Residency – School of Disobedience (Budapest, Hungary)School of Disobedience10‑day Writer’s Residency in Budapest for solo writers, poets and text‑based artists; includes accommodation, studio, consultations and a public reading.OtherBrittle Paper’s The Writing RoomBrittle Paper’s The Writing RoomBrittle Paper invites aspiring African writers to join free digital masterclass courses covering theme, setting, plot, language, style, and character development, offering mentorship and a certificate.ResidencyBBC Writers Open CallBBC WritersOpen Call is our system for receiving unsolicited original scripts.ResidencyGranada UNESCO City of Literature: International Writers in Residence Programme 2026 (Spain)Granada UNESCO City of LiteratureA 30‑night residency for two international writers in Granada, offering travel expenses, full‑board accommodation, and engagement with the local literary community.GrantThe PEN Writers FundPEN AmericaPEN America offers one‑time emergency grants to professional writers based in the United States, with applications for the 2026 Fall cycle due by October 5 2026.ResidencyFunded Residency 2026Corsicana Artist and Writer ResidencyThe Corsicana Artist and Writer Residency offers two‑month fully funded residencies for artists and writers in a historic 1890s Odd Fellows Lodge in Corsicana, Texas.ResidencyArbeitsplatz im writers‘ room – offene Ausschreibungwriters room e.V.Bewerber*innen können ein formloses Anschreiben einreichen, um einen Arbeitsplatz im writers‘ room in Hamburg zu erhalten.WorkshopWriting Session Workshop Nov-Dec 2025 - Ilhabela Island, BrazilBrazilThis will be a special session held at Casa Na Ilha besides the multidisciplinary sessions. Duration: 3 weeks Available Dates: NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2025: November 20 to December 11ResidencyBiennale College Archive – Writing in Residence 2026La Biennale di VeneziaLa Biennale di Venezia invites young graduates under 30 to apply for a research residency writing critical texts for the Historical Archive.CompetitionANTHOLOGY POETRY COMPETITION 2025Anthology Poetry CompetitionAnthology Creative Writing Competitions 2026 invite writers to submit in eight categories; winners receive cash prizes and publication in Anthology magazine.ResidencyChateau d'Orquevaux Artists & Writers ResidencyChateau OrquevauxTwo‑week residency for visual artists and writers, open to anyone over 18, with a Denis Diderot Grant covering part of the fee.ResidencyLighthouse Arts Artist & Writer ResidencyLighthouse ArtsLighthouse Arts offers day‑time residencies for writers, visual artists and musicians in historic lighthouse cottages on Newcastle’s Whibayganba‑Nobbys Headland.PaperSTRATUM Journal Open Call for Artists, Writers, Researchers & Cultural PractitionersAn open call for artists, writers, researchers, curators, and cultural practitioners to submit work to the STRATUM Journal, part of ELSEHERE’s global editorial ecosystem.ResidencyShare your unique voice, CALL FOR ARTISTS AND WRITERSTyler School of Art and ArchitectureKreatif magazine is an inclusive platform where writers and artists from diverse backgrounds, including women and historically marginalized groups, can share their original work.Residency2026 Lighthouse Works Fellowship - $1750 and Six Weeks on Fishers Island, NYCorsicana Artist and Writer ResidencyTwo‑month fully funded studio residency for artists and writers at 100 West in Corsicana, Texas, offering private studios, lodging, transportation, and professional support.CompetitionStone CanoeYMCA Downtown Writers CenterStone Canoe is an annual literary and arts journal published by the YMCA Downtown Writers Center in Syracuse, NY, inviting submissions from artists and writers who are current or former residents of Upstate New York.ResidencyWrite Over Here: Indigenous Futurism Residency 2027Banff Centre for Arts and CreativityA four‑week hybrid residency for Indigenous screenwriters to develop futurist film/TV projects, with full scholarship and on‑site studio space at the Banff Centre.GrantAuthors League FundAuthors League FundThe Authors League Fund offers interest‑free emergency loans to eligible writers in the United States on a rolling‑basis.GrantBrittle Paper’s The Writing RoomTarbell GrantsA competitive award that provides funding and support to emerging writers in making literary works.ResidencyMonson Arts (Monson, ME): Artist ResidenciesMonson ArtsMonson Arts offers fully funded 2‑ or 4‑week residencies for visual artists and writers in Monson, Maine, with studio space, housing, meals and a stipend; applications open three times a year.ResidencyOpen Call at Vermont Studio CenterVermont Studio CenterVermont Studio Center invites visual artists and writers to apply for 2‑, 3‑ or 4‑week residencies in Johnson, VT, with partial and full fellowships available.CompetitionTune Writing Competition for the Dorset FiddlersDorset FiddlersThe Dorset Fiddlers invite composers to submit new tunes for possible inclusion in their autumn/spring concert programmes.ResidencyEdward F. Albee Foundation Winter/Spring ResidencyEdward F. Albee FoundationThe Edward F. Albee Foundation’s William Flanagan Memorial Creative Persons Center offers a free, month‑long residency for artists and writers in Montauk, NY, with housing, studio space, and a stipend.ResidencyCustom-Made Residency ProgramCustom-Made Residency Programarthereistanbul is launching its Custom-Made Residency Program and welcomed the first residents since 2015. These residencies of one to three months (or more) can be for research, reflection, project’s writing or development, without the pressure of production.ResidencyMIFA Curators in Residence Program 2027Miami International Fine Arts (MIFA)MIFA invites curators, art researchers, writers, and cultural producers to apply for a twelve‑month Curators‑in‑Residence program that runs January‑December 2027.CompetitionThe Galley Beggar Press Short Story Prize 2026/27Galley Beggar PressThe Galley Beggar Press Short Story Prize 2026/27 invites writers worldwide to submit unpublished short stories in English (up to 6000 words) for cash and voucher prizes.JobCommissioned Essay or Preface for Art Publication / Calls & SubmissionsDavid Guez Art StudioDavid Guez Art Studio invites art writers, critics, curators, researchers, and cultural journalists to submit proposals for a commissioned essay or preface for an upcoming publication.PaperSmithsonian Magazine ProposalsSmithsonian MagazineSmithsonian Magazine accepts unsolicited proposals from established freelance writers for print articles on a rolling basis.ResidencyLate Fall 2025 ResidenciesLate Fall 2025 ResidenciesAssociated Residency Program [Dorland Mountain Arts](https://artistcommunities.org/directory/residencies/dorland-mountain-arts) Organization [Dorland Mountain Arts](https://artistcommunities.org/directory/organizations/dorland-mountain-arts)ResidencyRosemary’s House Residential Workshop Retreats 2026Rosemary's HouseA week‑long, all‑inclusive writing workshop retreat in Greece offering mentorship from acclaimed authors and a supportive community.FellowshipCreative Arts FellowshipNational Library of AustraliaSupport to practising writers to develop a new creative work using or inspired by our collections.ResidencyBR Whiting Studio residencyCreative AustraliaThe BR Whiting Studio residency offers Australian writers a stay in a studio apartment in Rome for 1, 3 or 6 months, with a grant of $6,500, $15,000 or $27,500 respectively.ResidencyRenaissance House Harlem Residency ProgramRenaissance House HarlemRenaissance House Harlem offers a two‑week residency for writers, providing accommodations, meals, lectures, and fellowship meetings.ResidencyOpen Call 2027 — Living with the LandLa Manchoza Art ResidencyAn off‑grid residency for artists and writers seeking time, space and inspiration to create at La Manchoza, Tapalpa, Jalisco, Mexico.GrantCopyright Agency Cultural Fund – Grants for Organisations (Round Two 2026)Copyright AgencyThe Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund offers Australian creative organisations grants of $10,000–$30,000 to fund commissions, audience development and sector‑development projects for writers and visual artists.JobMarketing and Development AssociateElevator Repair Service TheaterElevator Repair Service Theater seeks a full‑time Marketing and Development Associate to lead marketing initiatives, manage social media, and support grant‑writing and administrative tasks in New York City.CompetitionMauve Anthology: Seeking StorytellersMauve AnthologyAn open call for artists and writers in the UK to submit visual or short‑form written work for inclusion in the Mauve Anthology, exploring art and technology.ResidencyMesa Refuge 2027 ResidenciesMesa RefugeTwo‑week residencies for writers and activists at Mesa Refuge’s coastal California retreat, open to applicants worldwide with a $35 application fee.CompetitionWinter 2027 ‘Vintage’ Issue: Open Call for SubmissionsPennsylvania Journal of Arts and SciencesThe Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences (PJAS) is an independent curated journal presenting contemporary work across visual art, writing, and interdisciplinary practice. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis and considered for inclusion in the upcoming Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue and future editorial releases.