Poetry / Prose
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: The Academy of American Poets is a leading national organization dedicated to supporting poets at all career stages and fostering appreciation for contemporary poetry. The James Laughlin Award, offered since 1954, honors the legacy of poet and publisher James Laughlin, founder of New Directions. Title & Description The 2026 James Laughlin Award. This […]
Organizer Information The Early Career Writers of Poetry Residency is presented by Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, one of Canada’s most established multidisciplinary arts institutions. Based in Banff, Alberta, Banff Centre functions as an international hub for artistic training, residencies, and professional development programs across literature, visual arts, music, film, and interdisciplinary practices. The […]
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: Interstice Journal. A creative journal dedicated to the exploration of incomplete ideas, abandoned drafts, fragments, sketches, and works in progress. It exists as a response to perfection-driven creative culture, offering a space for process, uncertainty, and processual creativity. Title & Description: Applications are open for submissions to Interstice: A Journal of Unfinished Ideas […]
Organizer Information South Tipperary Arts Centre (STAC) is a multidisciplinary arts organization based in Clonmel, Ireland. Established as a key cultural institution in the region, STAC supports contemporary artistic practice through exhibitions, residencies, educational programming, and community engagement initiatives. The organization is particularly known for fostering experimental and collaborative artistic work across disciplines, providing both […]
Organizer Information: Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs. An organization that uses art as a tool for research, discovery, and empowerment, contributing to the largest youth environmental arts collection in the world. Title & Description: Applications are open for the 2026 Ocean Awareness Contest. The 2026 Theme is “Your Story, Our Ocean: How Our Ocean Sustains, […]