Nonfiction
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. […]
Organizer Information: Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA). VCCA provides time and space for national and international writers, visual artists, and composers to bring forth their finest works in concentrated solitude, free from the distractions of day-to-day life. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Richard E. Cytowic Nonfiction Fellowship (Part of the […]
Organizer Information Sea Breeze Artist Residency is based on Block Island, Rhode Island, and was founded in 2023 to honor Mary Newhouse, a devoted advocate for the arts and the island’s natural beauty. The residency provides an inspiring, tranquil setting for both writers and visual artists, fostering focused creative work while encouraging community engagement. Residents […]
Organizer Information: The Edward F. Albee Foundation maintains the William Flanagan Memorial Creative Persons Center (affectionately known as “The Barn”) in Montauk, New York. Established by the renowned playwright Edward Albee, the center serves as a secluded retreat for writers and visual artists to work without distraction. Title & Description: Applications are open for the […]
Organizer Information: The Luminarts Cultural Foundation is a Chicago-based organization dedicated to supporting exemplary young artists through performance, visual arts, and creative writing fellowships. They provide financial awards and opportunities to help bridge the gap between education and a professional career in the arts. Title & Description: 2026 Luminarts Creative Writing Fellowship This fellowship creates […]
Organizer Information The Good Hart Artist Residency is a nonprofit organization founded in 2014 by Bill and Sue Klco. Based in the remote, naturally stunning village of Good Hart, Michigan, the residency is driven by three core pillars: Art, Place, and Community. Its mission is to nurture artists, writers, and composers from diverse backgrounds by […]