Jack Straw Cultural Center is now accepting applications for the 27th year of the Jack Straw Writers Program. To date, the program has included more than 300 writers from the Pacific Northwest and beyond who represent a diverse range of literary genres.
Donor Name: Jack Straw Cultural Center
State: Washington
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 10/31/2022
Details:
The purpose of the Jack Straw Writers Program is to introduce writers to the medium of recorded audio; to develop their presentation skills for both live and recorded readings; to encourage the creation of new literary work; to present the writers and their work in live readings, in an anthology, on the web, and on the radio; and to build community among writers.
Benefits
- Participating writers are presented in live readings, in the printed Jack Straw Writers Anthology; and on the web and radio.
- Writers receive training in vocal presentation, performance, and microphone technique to prepare them for public readings, interviews, and studio recording.
- Their recorded readings and interviews with the curator are then used to produce programs for Sound Pages, their literary podcast, and for selected radio broadcast.
Eligibility Criteria
- Artists may only apply for one of their artist residency programs each year.
- Established and emerging artists working in any discipline or genre may apply to any one of the residency programs offered. Artists living outside of the Puget Sound region may apply, but should be aware that expenses for travel, lodging, etc. are not included in the award. Artists may apply as individuals or in teams.
- Current Jack Straw staff, interns, board members, or their immediate family members may not apply. Artists participating in 2022 programs may not apply again for the same program in 2023. However, they may apply for a program in which they did not participate in the previous calendar year.
For more information, visit Jack Straw Cultural Center.