Banff Centre's Futurisms Intensive Writing Residency provides writers space for the creative exploration of the future, from the fantastical, to the scientific, to the decolonial. This two-week self-directed residency provides participants with individual accommodation and a small private studio for writers to focus, reconnect, and re-energize their writing practice. In addition, participants will be able to engage with other writers on the program. You'll also have the opportunity to showcase your work in public readings at Banff Centre's CLVB '33.
As a flexible, self directed program with optional elements, this residency allows you to choose the amount of support you are looking for.
Optional program elements include:
- thematic teachings from Dr. Joshua Whitehead, Sheree Renée Thomas, Nalo Hopkinson, and professional guest Dr. Jenna Butler.
- one-on-one mentoring sessions with faculty to discuss ideas, experiences, and obstacles.
- Q & A sessions.
- public readings.
- sessions and events with other program areas on campus.
RequirementsÂ
The residency is designed to cater to 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 residency suits those focused on:
- working on a specific project.
- creating new works.
This program is not open to applicants who have taken part in a Banff Centre residency in the last year. nor to current faculty members of any Banff Centre programming.
This program is run in English and only accepts projects that are being written in English. English is the language of the Banff Centre correspondence.
EligibilityÂ
Applicants must be ages 18+ at the time of the program start date.
Domestic and international applications are welcome.
Banff Centre welcomes applicants of all ages (18+), backgrounds, gender identities and expressions to apply. Artist from historically underrepresented and equity deserving groups are especially welcome.
Application Deadline
- August 19, 2026
Program Dates: February 15, 2027 - February 26, 2027
Arrive: February 14, 2027
Depart: February 27, 2027
Learn more
For complete program guidelines, eligibility requirements, and application instructions, visit the Banff Centre for Arts Futurisms Intensive Writing Residency webpage.
