Futurisms Intensive Writing Residency 2027
A two-week Banff Centre residency for writers to develop future-focused creative work with mentorship, private studios, and cross-disciplinary exchange.
Funder: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Due Dates: August 19, 2026: Application deadline (submit by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time)
Funding Amounts: Total fee before scholarships: $3,602.55 CAD; All participants receive scholarships: 100% tuition + 25% meal/accommodation; Canadian Indigenous applicants: 100% tuition, meal, and accommodation.
Summary: A two-week, in-person residency for writers to develop future-focused creative work, with private studios, mentoring, and cross-disciplinary exchange at Banff Centre.
Key Information: Open to emerging and established writers worldwide; projects must be in English; recent Banff Centre residents (past year) and current faculty are ineligible.
Description
This two-week, self-directed residency at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity supports writers exploring themes of the future, including fantastical, scientific, and decolonial topics. The program provides participants with individual accommodations, private writing studios, and opportunities for mentorship, group sessions, and public readings with acclaimed faculty and guest professionals. Cross-disciplinary engagement is encouraged, as the residency runs alongside Indigenous and Visual Arts programs. Writers can choose their level of participation in optional program elements, fostering both focused individual work and community interaction.
