Description
Two Saturdays, Apr 20 and 27, 10:30am-12:30nn
Open to all
Limited to 12 participants
Hybrid Workshop*
Have you ever longed to get away to write? Do you have a manuscript that needs uninterrupted time and attention away from your everyday life? Is your writing practice in a rut? Writing residencies are ideal for focusing time on large projects, meeting other artists, and re-booting your creative life.
In this two-day workshop, we will explore how writers can benefit from different residency opportunities and how to put forward the strongest application possible. From sharing resources on where to find the best residency experience for your needs to drafting your artist statement, we will discuss the benefits and pitfalls of both national and international residencies. During the workshop sessions, we will also touch on available grant funding for residencies. Participants will leave with a shortlist of residencies (with deadlines), a draft of an application, and a submission plan.
In the first session we will discuss:
· The purpose of residencies
· Different kinds of residency experiences and what to expect
· Where and how to find out about residencies
· Opportunities in Canada and internationally
· The basic components of an application
· Budgeting for a residency and funding
Between sessions, you will choose a residency and draft your application. At the second meeting, you will share your project description or artist statement. Through group discussion, we will hone and help each other strengthen and clarify goals.
*This workshop will take place at the QWF Office (Room 3, 1200 Atwater Avenue, Westmount, Quebec) with up to 2 virtual spots for participants who are unable to attend in-person. By default, all workshop registrations are for in-person spots. If you would like to attend the workshop via Zoom, first email Riley (riley@qwf.org) to see if online spots are still available for this workshop, and then wait for confirmation. Virtual spots are limited and are reserved for people who either live outside Montreal or have a medical condition.
