HomeFOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTS
GRANTS & AWARDS   >    SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS     
WRITER IN RESIDENCE AWARD
< home

PURPOSE
The Writer-in-Residence award is the highest literary recognition and largest financial award accorded an Idaho writer. It carries a reciprocal obligation to share his or her literary work in twelve community public readings throughout the state (eight in rural communities) at regular intervals over the three-year term. It may require of the writer an additional three readings at special public events. The residency encourages an interaction with and appreciation for excellence in literature throughout Idaho.

The Commission forwards the recommendation of the peer review panel to the Governor, who then appoints the Writer-in-Residence.

ELIGIBILITY
graphics Applicants must meet the general eligibility criteria for individuals.
graphics The Writer-in-Residence award is limited to two in a lifetime.
graphics The Writer-in-Residence may receive a Fellowship before becoming Writer-in-Residence, but after that he or she is ineligible for a literature Fellowship.
graphics The Writer-in-Residence is not eligible for a QuickFund$ grant during his or her term.

AWARD AMOUNT
The award of $8,000 is distributed over the three-year term. The recipient will also be reimbursed for allowable travel expenses.

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are anonymous during the review process.

Your WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE application should be reproduced on a computer or typed in 12-point, or neatly handwritten. Since copies will be duplicated for panel review, please do not use staples. See the checklist (word document) for required materials.

EVALUATION CRITERIA
graphics Literary Excellence (60 points)
graphics Past Work and Contributions to the Field (20 points)
Evidence of exceptional, continued aesthetic investigation in their chosen medium, professional activities, and achievements as presented in the résumé.
graphics Effectiveness of Oral Reading (20 points)

POSTMARK DEADLINE
Fiscal Year 2008         January 30, 2007
The Writer-in-Residence and Fellowship panel review meetings take place in April. Applicants will receive notification of dates and locations. Award announcements will be made in July.

Recipients must submit a final report before the end of the fiscal year of the award More about Finals Reports here.

GRAPHICS back

commission & community | grants & awards | resources | what's new | arts, craft, festivals | calendar | arts education
community development | artist services | folk & traditional arts | literature | advocacy | special events | links | map | search | home


GRAPHICS BOTTOM LINE
contact: info@arts.idaho.gov
webmaster: ludmilla saskova
codemaster: robert dickow

Phone: 208/334-2119 or 800/278-3863 Fax: 208/334-2488
Mailing address: P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0008
Street address: 2410 North Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, ID 83712