Shannaghe Residency Program

The Shannaghe Residency Program offers two- and four-week residencies from April through November to poets, fiction writers, and nonfiction writers at the Shannaghe residence, a renovated house barn in Belfast, Maine. Residents are provided with private accommodations, which include a room, a workspace, a kitchen, and two bathrooms. The cost of the residency is $100 per week. To apply for residencies between April and June, submit three to five pages of poetry or up to 10 pages of prose (including hybrid forms), a brief bio, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation with a $25 entry fee by January 15. A Fellowship in Care, which covers a two-week stay and offers a $400 stipend, is available. To apply, follow the general application guidelines; however, in place of a personal statement, submit an artist statement explaining how your work relates to the theme or practice of care. Visit the website for an application form and more information.