Writer-In-Residence

The Cabin, the Boise Public Library, and the Boise City Department of Arts & History invites emerging and mid-career writers to apply for a six-month residency in Boise, Idaho.

The Boise City Writer-in-Residency is a six-month program designed to connect local writers to the community of Boise through literary public programming events hosted once a month at the Boise Public Library branches and the Erma Hayman House.

The selected Residents will be responsible for developing and facilitating a series of public programs and will receive a $5,000.00 stipend to support their creative work and their time to develop these programs. These public programs may take the form of themed or open writing workshops, reading series, writing explorations, or other literary experiences.

The goal of this Residency is three-fold:

1. Support local emerging and mid-career writers in their creative practice.
2. Providing free and accessible literary programs to the community.
3. Raise awareness of the services and programs of The Cabin, the Boise Public Library, and the Boise City Department of Arts & History.

Applications will be accepted via Submittable by the Boise City Department of Arts & History and reviewed by a panel composed of representatives from The Cabin, the Boise Public Library, and the Boise City Department of Arts & History.

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