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Organizer Information Located within the historic, coastal military barracks of Fort Barry inside the Marin Headlands—a pristine coastal sanctuary managed by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area—Headlands Center for the Arts is an internationally acclaimed non-profit cultural institution. Since its founding, Headlands has served as a paradigm-shifting incubator for creative inquiry, critical thinking, and cross-cultural […]
Organizer Information The International Writers’ Workshop (IWW) at Hong Kong Baptist University was founded in 2004 as part of the university’s long-term commitment to literary arts, creative writing, and cross-cultural exchange. Hosted under the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the programme has welcomed more than 150 writers from over 60 countries, making it one […]
Organizer Information Equality Institute (EQI) is an Australian social enterprise and advocacy organization focused on advancing gender equality, intersectional feminism, and social justice through research, education, creative practice, and community engagement. The organization works across cultural, academic, and activist spaces to support conversations and projects addressing systemic inequality, violence against women and girls, and broader […]
Organizer Information Seattle Arts & Lectures (SAL) is a leading nonprofit literary arts organization based in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to cultivating transformative experiences through story, language, and public engagement with writers and readers of all generations. Founded in 1988, SAL has built a strong regional and national reputation for presenting literary programming that bridges established […]
Organizer Information This open call is issued by Autograph, a London-based arts organization and charity dedicated to supporting contemporary practices that explore issues of race, representation, identity, human rights, and social justice. Founded as both an archive and commissioning platform, Autograph works at the intersection of visual culture, writing, and critical discourse, with a strong […]
Organizer Information The Wonju UNESCO City of Literature is part of the global UNESCO Creative Cities Network, which fosters international cooperation among cities that recognize creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development. Wonju, located in South Korea, has established itself as a significant literary hub, actively promoting cultural exchange, literary production, and global […]
Organizer Information The Kyoto Retreat is an independent program founded and directed by Dexter Wimberly, a renowned international curator. Based in Kyoto, Japan, the retreat is designed to offer a nurturing environment for creative professionals. Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital for over a millennium, serves as a living museum of historical grandeur and modern innovation, providing […]
Organizer Information The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) is one of the largest artists’ communities in the world, providing time and space for writers, visual artists, and composers to focus on their creative work. Located at Mt. San Angelo in Amherst, Virginia, VCCA is a non-profit organization that has hosted thousands of artists […]
Organizer Information: Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA). Established in 2000 through the generosity of writer and former VCCA Board Member Ronald Goldfarb, and sponsored by The Robert and Aida Goldfarb Art Law Literary Fund. VCCA provides time and space for national and international creators to bring forth their finest works in concentrated solitude. […]