ART OMI Writers Residencies

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Deadline: October 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM EDT

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RESIDENCY DATES:

Spring:

Thursday, March 27–Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Thursday, May 8–Wednesday, May 28, 2025


Autumn:

Thursday, September 4–Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Thursday, October 9–Wednesday, November 5, 2025


DECISION NOTIFICATION: January, 2025

Art Omi: Writers hosts authors and translators from around the world for residencies throughout the spring and fall. The program’s strong international emphasis provides exposure for global literary voices and reflects the spirit of cultural exchange that is essential to Art Omi’s mission.

Each applicant is required to provide 4 (four) separate items in total:A cover letter, which provides the following details: country of birth, country of residency, the language in which you write, your preferred residency dates. Please note we have two sessions per year: Spring (March 27 - May 28) and Fall (September 4 - November 5). Additionally, please let us know how you heard about Art Omi: Writers, why you want to come to Art Omi: Writers and what you expect to get from the experience.
A brief (2 pages, maximum) statement about your work history, referencing publications, performances and writing credits. This can be submitted in CV format.
A writing sample, no more than 25 pages. The work sample does not have to be published or related to your current project and can be a combination of multiple samples.
A one page description of the work to be undertaken while at Art Omi: Writers.

Your writing sample does NOT have to be an English translation; please submit your writing sample in your mother tongue. All other documentation must be submitted in English.

Your cover letter should be provided in the designated Cover Letter field. Items 2-4 should each be provided as separately uploaded files.

Alumni of the program are eligible to reapply after 5 years.

To be considered for a 2025 residency, your application must be received electronically by the end of the day, October 15, 2024 (11:59 p.m. EDT).
Notifications will be provided by the first week in 2025 at the latest.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Please contact the following for questions:

Technical Support: support@submittable.com

Program Application Questions: DW Gibson, dwgibson@artomi.org

Art Omi strongly encourages residents to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 by the start of their residency program.