Futurisms Intensive Writing Residency 2027
The Futurisms Intensive Writing Residency 2027 at Banff Centre supports writers developing future-focused creative projects through mentorship, seminars, and peer engagement in a two-week immersive setting.
Funder: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Due Dates: June 19, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Total program fee: CA$3,602.55; minimum scholarship covers 100% tuition and 25% of accommodation/meal plan; typical out-of-pocket cost: CA$1,709.66 (after scholarship); full funding for eligible Canadian Indigenous applicants.
Summary: A two-week self-directed residency supporting writers to explore future-oriented creative projects with mentorship and peer engagement at Banff Centre.
Key Information: Open to emerging/established writers (18+) with a publication record; not open to those who attended Banff Centre residency in past year.
Description
The Futurisms Intensive Writing Residency 2027 is a two-week, in-person, self-directed program at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. It is designed for writers interested in exploring creative visions of the future—ranging from speculative to decolonial themes—within a supportive, cross-disciplinary community. Participants receive a private studio, individual accommodation, and access to a vibrant cohort of peers. The residency offers optional seminars, mentoring sessions with acclaimed faculty (including Dr. Joshua Whitehead, Sheree Renée Thomas, Nalo Hopkinson, and guest Dr. Jenna Butler), and opportunities for public readings. The program emphasizes creative growth, artistic experimentation, and exchange of ideas, all within the inspiring setting of the Banff Centre campus.
