Nonfiction

Short Description Life is full of distractions. That’s why artists come to VCCA. The solitary time artists receive at VCCA allows them to focus on their work without interruptions. A few weeks spent at VCCA often lead to more progress than months spent at home. The scenic outdoor views that surround VCCA’s two locations at […]

Short Description Ragdale provides up to 150 residencies annually to artists working in a variety of disciplines including dance, music, writing, and visual art. Residencies are 18 days long and include individual accommodations plus private workspaces, all located on a celebrated campus listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Artists experience uninterrupted time and space […]

Short Description OSGF’s mission is to “perpetuate and share the gifts of Rachel (“Bunny”) Lambert Mellon, including her residence, garden, estate and the Oak Spring Garden Library, to serve the public interest. OSGF is dedicated to inspiring and facilitating scholarship and public dialogue on the history and future of plants, including the culture of gardens […]

Short Description The Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant Writing (hereafter referred to as “the Prize”) will now accept unpublished adult fiction and nonfiction submissions each year. Submissions in both genres must be complete. Fiction submissions can take the form of a novel or a book-length collection of short stories or some creative combination of […]

Short Description CAS – Contemporary Art Stavanger and Kiellandsenteret (Stavanger Library and Culture Centre) are thrilled to announce Itchy Fingers – A Writing Residency on Art Books, taking place 8-21 September, 2025. Inspired by Stavanger writer Alexander Kielland’s evocative phrase about ‘itchy fingers’, this unique residency invites a writer to explore the tactility of art books – […]

Short Description The Caselberg Trust and Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature are pleased to offer the Caselberg Trust Margaret Egan Cities of Literature Writers Residency. The aim of the Residency is to provide international and Aotearoa New Zealand writers an opportunity to work on a substantial piece of creative writing and to foster connections among […]

The Edward F. Albee Foundation offers month-long residencies for writers and visual artists at “The Barn,” a peaceful retreat in Montauk, New York. This program provides private bedrooms and separate work studios for up to four residents at a time, fostering uninterrupted creative work.   Information & Application Details: Application Window: Opens: February 1, 2025 […]

The Nonfiction Writing Residency at Millay Arts supports writers by offering time and space to focus on their work. This opportunity is for nonfiction writers at any stage of their project, whether works-in-progress, already published pieces, or excerpts. Residents are provided a creative and interdisciplinary environment conducive to artistic growth and collaboration.   Information & […]

The Wintertide Rustic Retreat, offered by Millay Arts, is a self-directed residency running from December 16, 2024, to March 25, 2025. It offers a secluded and supportive environment for creators to reflect, recharge, or work on creative projects in an inspiring setting.   Information & Application Details: Residency period: December 16, 2024, to March 25, […]