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
Applicants
must meet the general eligibility criteria for individuals.
The
Writer-in-Residence award is limited to two in a lifetime.
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.
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
Literary
Excellence (60 points)
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.
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.
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