ARTS NT Varuna Fellowships

Nine fellowships are available for writers living in the Northern Territory, with both online and residential opportunities.

Dates:
The physical residencies will need to be taken between January and March 2025, subject to availability in the house.
The virtual residency program will run from 3 February to 10 February 2025.
Fees: There is no application fee for this program, nor are there any program costs.
Applications close: 5pm, 17 September 2024
Places: 9 fellowships will be awarded.
Who should apply: Emerging or established writers are welcome to apply.

Presented in partnership with the Northern Territory Government through Arts NT, nine fellowships are available to writers living in the Northern Territory, with three residency fellowships and six virtual fellowships available. Participants will be selected from across the Territory, and one fellowship place will be reserved for a First Nations writer or illustrator.

Residency fellowships will include:

• A two-week residency at Varuna, with full board and accommodation including a prepared evening meal

• Uninterrupted time to write in your own private studio, and the companionship of your fellow writers.

• $1,500 towards expenses, including travel, manuscript consultations, or accommodation in Sydney on the way through to the Blue Mountains. Each writer is able to use this expenses budget to fit their individual needs.

The virtual residency program will include:

• Two one-hour online sessions (one-on-one) with Varuna writing consultant, playwright and poet Mary Anne Butler.

• Two online Q&A sessions with experienced writers.

• Daily facilitated professional networking opportunities throughout the week, including the opportunity to share work, talk about process, and receive feedback.

Virtual residency participants need to allow at least two hours at specific times every day for programmed sessions, with the expectation that participants will spend at least three hours dedicated writing time each day.

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Enquiries about submissions should be directed to Varuna Please always refer to their website for complete details and information. 

Please note, this call is run by Varuna, not the Commonwealth Foundation