2019 GRANADA WRITERS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Granada writers in residence program is accepting application!
Granada UNESCO City of Literature, which depends on Granada City Council’s Department for the Arts, in partnership with the University of Granada (through its University Extension Unit, International Development Unit, and Social Responsibility, Equality and Inclusion Unit), is launching a new international Granada Writers in Residence Programme.
The purpose of this programme is to strengthen international partnerships in the arts sector in general and in the field of writing, which is one of the main objectives set by the city of Granada as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).
This program is set up majorly to foster contacts and forge bonds between writers from Granada and those from other cities and countries all over the world to extend the international reach of Granada-based writers, to build international awareness of the cultural fabric of the city of Granada, and to promote Granada as a city of the arts that welcomes talent from abroad with open arms.
The Granada Writers in Residence Programme is targeted at emerging writers, residing in any country in whichever language they write. The residency includes travel costs and accommodation including full board at the University of Granada’s Hall of Residency for Visitors (Corrala de Santiago).
Each of the selected writers will receive opportunities to participate in the city’s literary life, including involvement with workshops, teaching and networking opportunities with local writers.
To apply writers much provide a synopsis of the literary project that they would like to work on during their stay in Granada. While open to writers working in any language, to be considered for this opportunity writers much have an Intermediate to high level of language skills in English or Spanish.
The deadline for applications is Friday 20 September 2019. For full details visit the Granada UNESCO City of Literature website.
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