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Velvetpark’s writers residency is back for 2026! We will be awarding TWO writers, a 3 month term each. Term 1: January 5th - March 30th, 2026* Term 2: April 3rd - June 28th, 2026* *Dates are subject to change. Awardees will receive a designated live/work studio space where they’ll have the opportunity to explore, develop, and refine existing works or start a new project. The studio space is 114 sq ft. - 14’ x ‘ 8’ with 12’ ceilings and a large 6’x6’ window. The studio is housed in Crown Studios in Brooklyn, New York, on a floor of professional artists and those working in the creative profession. Applications are open to LGBTQ+ writers across the United States and must have a primary residence. Emerging, mid-career, and experienced writers are welcome to apply. Applications are due by: November 9th, 2025; 11:59pm EST. How to apply 100 – 250 word, project proposal – additional .pdf, docx, .doc, .jpg files and supporting materials accepted (limited to 10 mb in size) Project Outline: – Provide a detailed outline of what you expect to complete within your 3 month term. Writers — Work Samples – Poets, submit up to 15 – 20 pages of poetry – Prose, 25 – 30 pages of prose – screenplay/play script, provide 1 – 2 completed works – additional works accepted via url, to online portfolio or published works Video/performance – video, provide url to linked works (no uploads) – additional works accepted via url, to online portfolio or published works (performance artists be aware of size restriction of studio before applying) CV/Resume – should reflect your artistic/creative accomplishments 2 references – 1 professional reference, who can speak about your work. – 1 personal reference, who can speak about you personally, your work ethic, values, and any other pertinent information about you. – provide names and contact; phone/email of these individuals (letters not required). – finalists’ references will be contacted by selection committee to speak about you. Application Deadline 11/09/2025 Application Fee $25.00