Renaissance House Residency Program

The Renaissance House Residency Program, sponsored by the Helene Johnson and Dorothy West Foundation for Artists in Need, offers residencies of one to two weeks in July and August to poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. The residencies include workshops, lectures, and time to write. Participating writers include nonfiction writers Nancy Slonim Aronie, Jessica B. Harris, Susan Klein, and Moira Silver. The cost of the residency, which includes workshops, lodging, and all meals, is $950 for private lodging and $625 for shared lodging. Submit an application with a work sample of any length. Applications are considered on a rolling basis; there is no application fee. Visit the website for more information.

The Renaissance House Residency Program will also offer an activist writers festival from September 17 to September 19 for poets, fiction writers, and nonfiction writers in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. Participation in the festival may be limited to 20 writers to ensure adherence with public health guidelines. The festival features workshops, musical performances, and time to write. Participating writers include nonfiction writers Carolyn Brown, Linda Burnham, and Jessica B. Harris, and activist Caroline Hunter. The cost of the festival is $195 and includes a continental breakfast. Lodging is available at hotels and inns in the area. Submit an application with a work sample of any length by July

12. E-mail Abigail McGrath for more information. Renaissance House Residency Program, Helene Johnson and Dorothy West Foundation for Artists in Need, 484 West 43rd Street, Suite 37E, New York, NY 10036. (917) 747-0367. Abigail McGrath, Contact. renaissancehse@aol.com

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