Deep Winter Writers 2027
Forecasted
Deep Winter Writers 2027 at Banff Centre offers a three-week, in-person residency with mentorship, workshops, and dedicated time for writers to develop creative projects in a supportive community.
Funder: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity (https://www.banffcentre.ca)
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical fee before scholarships: CA$5,601.75; most participants pay CA$2,630.25 after automatic scholarship; full scholarships available for Canadian Indigenous applicants.
Summary: Three-week immersive residency for writers in all genres, offering mentorship, workshops, and dedicated time to advance creative projects in a supportive, international community.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and details may change; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Deep Winter Writers residency is a three-week, in-person program at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity designed for writers across all creative genres, from emerging to established, who seek focused time to advance their projects. Participants benefit from individual accommodation, private studio space, and a flexible structure that includes one-on-one mentoring sessions with acclaimed faculty (such as Karen Solie, Yasmine Seale, and Renee Gladman), professional guest workshops, group seminars, Q&A sessions, and opportunities for public readings. The residency fosters a vibrant, inclusive peer community and is structured to facilitate deep creative work free from everyday distractions.
