The William Flanagan Memorial Creative Persons Center

(The Barn)

Drawing by Diane Mayo

The application window for the Winter/Spring 2026 cycle closed on Monday, October 13th.

We cannot offer any extensions at this time.

The application window for the Summer/Fall 2026 cycle will run from February 1st through March 16th.

Guidelines

APPLICANTS must prepare:

• Visual Arts: 6-12 images and/or 3 media files

• Plays/Screenplays: A full manuscript (one act plays count as a full script) <130pps.

• Poetry: Up to 12 poems <20pps.

• Fiction: 1-2 short stories or 1-2 chapters from a novel <40pps.

• Non-fiction / Memoir / Journalism: 2 essays/articles or 1-2 chapters from a book <40pps.

Please note: writers who write in a foreign language should apply with English translations of their work.

You must be able to take full credit for the creation of your work sample.

ALL APPLICANTS must also include:

• An up to date resumé

• Email addresses of 2 professionals familiar with you and your work (your recommenders will be contacted for letters by us)

• An artist’s statement explaining your current need for a residency, as well as the details of the proposed project while in residence

The Barn, ca. 1967

The Barn, ca. 2024

Submitting

Special Note for Foreign National Applications (non-US Citizens/Resident Aliens)
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE APPLYING

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