- Deadline
- 2 days left
- Entry fee
- $65
- Award
- $2,971
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
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About
Writers in all creative genres are invited to apply for a 19-day self-directed residency to work on a creative writing project.
Overview
Deep Winter Writers 2027 is a 19-day self-directed residency at Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity offering writers the opportunity to work intensively on a creative project away from everyday constraints. Participants work in a community of artistic peers with access to mentoring, workshops, and optional programming.
Program Details
- 19-day self-directed residency
- Individual accommodation and private studio provided
- Optional mentoring sessions with faculty (Karen Solie, Yasmine Seale, Renee Gladman)
- Guest speaker Rita Bullwinkel (McSweeney's)
- Optional workshops on literary techniques and devices
- Public reading opportunities
- Group sessions exploring literary tools and aspects
- Q&A sessions and thematic talks
- Faculty on-campus for first two weeks; third week for independent work
Eligibility
Open to writers in all creative genres at any stage of career, based anywhere in the world. Emerging and established writers with a proven publication record seeking dedicated time on a project. Participants should be comfortable working autonomously in an unstructured environment. Projects must be written in English.
Disciplines & Genres
- Fiction
- Journalism
- Literary Nonfiction
- Poetry
- Nonfiction
- New Genres
- Literature
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: July 15, 2026
Fees & Support
- Application fee: $65 CAD ($35 CAD for Indigenous applicants; non-refundable)
- Residency fee: $5,601.75 CAD (tuition, accommodation, meal plan)
- Banff Centre Arts Scholarship: covers 100% tuition + 25% accommodation and meal costs for all arts participants
- Canadian Indigenous Scholarship: covers 100% tuition, meal plan, and accommodation costs
Housing & Meals
Participants receive a private bedroom in shared housing on campus and some meals (at least 2 meals provided daily). Facilities are partially accessible (50% or more). See accessibility statement at https://www.banffcentre.ca/medical-information
How to Apply
Submit application through SlideRoom by July 15, 2026. Complete the Financial Aid section when uploading supporting materials to be considered for scholarships. 19 artists are accepted in most years.
- Award
- 19-day residency with accommodation, private studio, meals (some provided), mentoring from faculty including Karen Solie, Yasmine Seale, and Renee Gladman, and access to workshops and public reading opportunities. Banff Centre Arts Scholarship covers 100% of tuition and 25% of accommodation and meal costs; Canadian Indigenous applicants receive 100% coverage of tuition, meal plan, and accommodation.
- Entry fee
- Application fee: $65 CAD for individuals, $35 CAD for applicants who identify as Indigenous (non-refundable). Residency fee: $5,601.75 CAD total for tuition, accommodation, and meal plan before scholarships; $2,630.25 CAD after Banff Centre Arts Scholarship applied.
- Theme
- Fiction, Journalism, Literary Nonfiction, Literature, New Genres, Nonfiction, Poetry, Writing
- Eligibility
- Any stage of career — The program is designed to cater to writers in all creative genres. 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. 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.
- Audience
- Writers at any career stage with a proven publication record
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