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

The Boise City Writer-In-Residence is a six-month program designed to connect local writers to the community of Boise through literary-focused public programs and events hosted once a month. 

The selected Residents will be responsible for developing and facilitating six (6) literary-focused public programs. These public programs may take the form of themed or open writing workshops, reading series, writing explorations, or other literary experiences. They will receive a $5,000.00 stipend to support their creative work and their time to develop these programs. 

The goals of this Residency are three-fold:

1. Support local emerging and mid-career writers in their creative practice. 
2. Provide 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.

Application and Review:

Applications will be accepted via Submittable by the Boise City Department of Arts & History from June 10, 2024, to July 29, 2024.  Applications will be reviewed by a panel of representatives from The Cabin, Boise Public Library, and the Boise City Department of Arts & History. Selected residents will be announced in September 2024.

Residency Terms: 

Applicants will select the date range that is best for their proposal. 

Term 1:

• October 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025

Term 2:  

• April 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025  
   

Supported Disciplines: 

The Boise City Writer-In-Residence is open to emerging and mid-career writers of any form/medium.  

Selection Criteria: 

Selections will be made by a committee and based on the following:  

• Strength of application
• Quality of work samples
• References
• Finalist Interview 

 Eligibility: 

• Open to applicants legally able to work in the United States.
• Applicants must be able to pass a thorough background check.
• Applicants must be 18 or older.

The Cabin, the Boise Public Library, and the Boise City Department of Arts & History do not discriminate in their programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or disability. 

Duration of Residency Term:  six months 

Number of Residents Per Term: 1 

Expenses Paid By Resident: 

• Travel 
• Programming Materials
• Other

Expenses Paid By The Cabin, Boise Public Library, Boise City Department of Arts & History

• Stipend of $5,000.00

Residency Setting: Urban

Resources: 

• Staff support for event logistics, securing event locations, and promoting events.  
• Boise Public Library branch shared or meeting spaces, based on availability.
  

MORE ABOUT THE CABIN

CONTACT: Joel Wayne, joel@thecabinidaho.org

MORE ABOUT BOISE PUBLIC LIBRARY

CONTACT: Jennifer Villalobos, jvillalobos@cityofboise.org

MORE ABOUT THE BOISE CITY DEPARTMENT OF ARTS & HISTORY 

CONTACT: Makenzi Dunstan, mdunstan@cityofboise.org