Amy Clampitt Poet Residency Program
The Amy Clampitt Poet Residency Program by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation offers poets and scholars six months of dedicated creative time in Amy Clampitt’s Lenox, MA home.
Funder: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 15, 2026 | June 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: $4,000/month stipend for 6 months (total $24,000); includes exclusive use of Amy Clampitt’s Lenox, MA residence
Summary: Six-month residency for poets, literary scholars, or poetry translators to pursue focused creative work in a dedicated retreat setting.
Key Information: Residency is not wheelchair accessible; open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and DACA holders.
Description
The Amy Clampitt Poet Residency Program provides a unique opportunity for poets, literary scholars, or translators of poetry to dedicate six months to their craft in the former home of acclaimed poet Amy Clampitt in Lenox, Massachusetts. Administered by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, the program was established to honor Clampitt’s legacy and to foster the study, creation, and promotion of poetry and literary arts. The residency offers a peaceful, inspiring environment designed to support focused creative work, with a generous stipend and housing for the duration.
