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Writers' Residencies & Fellowships
~ PLEASE NOTE: Closing dates are subject to confirmation annually ~
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We welcome all information on writers' assistance opportunities
Residency/Fellowship
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Akademie Schloss Solitude
(Stuttgart, Germany) | An international residency program awarding live/work fellowships to artists. Scholars, scientists and professionals from the Humanities, Natural Sciences and Economics can apply. Free lodging and monthly allowance for 3-12 months.
| October 31, 2008 | www.akademie-solitude.de/
Akademie Schloss Solitude
| Persons up to 35 or who have completed a university or college degree within the past five years are welcome to apply.
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Château de Lavigny International Writers' Residence/Ledig-Rowohlt Foundation
(Switzerland) | Emerging and established writers may apply. Writers must be interested in exchanging their ideas as well as concentrating on their own work. | 1st March annually | www.chateaudelavigny.ch/
Email: chlavigny@hotmail.com
Chateau de Lavigny
| Must have published at least one book (not selfpublished). Must be able to speak English or French.
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Djerassi Resident Artists Program
(USA) | For emerging and established artists of superior talent from a diverse range of backgrounds and geographical locations. Residencies are at no cost to artist. | February 15th each year, for a residency in the following year | www.djerassi.org
Email: drap@djerassi.org
In memory of Pamela Djerassi
| International Artists eligible. Writing samples for selection must be in English.
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Guggenheim Writing Fellowships
(USA) | Awarded annually to poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers “on the basis of stellar achievement and exceptional promise for continued accomplishment.” | 15th September annually | www.gf.org
Email: fellowships@jsgmf.org
Meena Alexander
(Poet, 2008 Fellow)
| Open to citizens and permanent residents of the United States and Canada irrespective of race, color, or creed. Not for students.
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Fine Arts Work Centre Fellowships
(USA) | Open to writers (fiction and poetry) and visual artists in the emerging stages of their careers. | Writing: Dec 1 Visual Arts: Feb 1, annually | www.fawc.org/fellowships
Email: general@fawc.org
2011 Summer Workshops
| Seeks applications from diverse cultural backgrounds. 7 month fellowships with lodging and modest stipend.
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Ledig House International Writers Residency
(USA) | Writers and translators from all fields encouraged to apply. Strong international emphasis & spirit of cultural exchange.Fellowships and prizes avail. | 20th November annually | www.artomi.org/ledig.htm
Email: writers@artomi.org
Mercedes Cebrian (Spain, Fiction/Poetry/Translation)
| Published or unpublished. Should be proficient in English.
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Liguria Study Center/Bogliasco Foundation
(Italy) | Residential fellowships for qualified persons working on advanced creative or scholarly projects in the arts and humanities | Applications reviewed twice a year by Selection Committees | liguriastudycenter.org
Email: info@bfny.org
Hauntingly beautiful setting
| Applications may be completed in English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish
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Res Artis
(International) | Worldwide Network of Artist Residencies | Search residencies database on website | www.resartis.org
| See website for full list of Sponsors and Supporters.
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The Julia and David White Artists' Colony
(Costa Rica) | Open year-round. Private studios for composers, visual artists and writers from anywhere in the world to create in peaceful Costa Rica. Confirm residency costs. | Ongoing | www.forjuliaanddavid.org
Email: info@forjuliaanddavid.org
In memory of Julia & David White
| No language or cultural restrictions
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Tyrone Guthrie Centre
(Ireland) | The Tyrone Guthrie Centre is open to professional practitioners in all artforms. Residencies are for maximum periods of 3 (Big house) - 6 months (self-catering cottages). Confirm residency costs.
| Ongoing basis | www.tyroneguthrie.ie
Email: info@tyroneguthrie.ie
Sir William Tyrone Guthrie, founder
| Account of previous work important, as is clear outline of the projects you want to undertake during your residency.
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