Boise City Writer-in-Residence 2026-2027
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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.
Funded by the City of Boise, The Boise City Writer-In-Residence offers six-month residencies that provide local writers with dedicated time and a stipend to support their creative practice, while connecting them with the community through free, monthly public programs and events.
At its core, the program is a community-centered opportunity that builds meaningful connections between writers and Boise residents. Through workshops, readings, and collaborative projects, the Writers-in-Residence activates public spaces and invites people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with the literary arts.
Selected writers receive a one-time $5,000.00 stipend to support their creative work and their time to develop these programs.
Program Goals:
- Support local emerging and mid-career writers in their creative practice.
- Provide free and accessible literary programs to the community.
- 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 1, 2026, to July 6, 2026.
A panel of representatives from The Cabin, Boise Public Library, and the Boise City Department of Arts & History will review applications in August 2026.
All applicants will be notified of their status in September 2026.
Residency Terms:
Applicants will select the date range(s) that are best for their proposal.
Term 1:
- October 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027
Term 2:
- April 1, 2027 - September 30, 2027
Supported Disciplines:
The Boise City Writer-In-Residence is open to writers of any form, medium, or genre.
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 who reside in Idaho and are 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
- One-time 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.
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