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Banff Artist in Residence - Winter 2026
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Banff Artist in Residence Winter 2026 offers visual artists the time and space to engage in intensive, self-directed research and studio practice.
DEADLINE: June 12, 2025 - 5:59 am
Early Career Writers of Young Adult and Children's Books 2025
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New Writers of young adult and children's books will expand upon their practice in the 12-day, self-directed residency.
DEADLINE: June 5, 2025 - 5:59 am
Unleash Creativity: A 2-Day Online Conference
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Gain new skills, refine your craft, rekindle your creative spirit, and connect with a vibrant community of writers while celebrating the power of human stories.
DEADLINE: October 24, 2025 - 5:59 am
Work in Progress 2025 Award: Submissions Open!
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The Unleash WIP Award offers writers support in the amount of $500 to supplement costs to support the completion of a book-length work.
DEADLINE: July 16, 2025 - 5:59 am