David Whyte Poet in Residence Award
Submit six pages of poetry (maximum six poems, no more than 32 lines per page), a video performance of your poetry, and a CV with publication history.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- $5,000
- Location
- Burren College of Art, Burren, Ireland
- Exhibition window
- Aug 31, 2026 → Sep 25, 2026
About
Overview
The Poet-in-Residence Award offers a four-week residency at Burren College of Art for a poet officially residing in Ireland. The residency supports poets at any stage of their careers by providing time, space, and inspiration to develop their work in the Burren's unique creative environment. The recipient will work alongside students and artists-in-residence and give a public reading.
Key Dates
- Residency: August 31–September 25, 2026
- Application deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026 at 17:00 Irish time
Eligibility
- Must be over 18 years old
- Must have official residency in Ireland
Award
- €5,000 bursary
- Four-week residency (August 31–September 25, 2026)
- Private study room with 24/7 campus access
- Accommodation in campus housing (private room, shared self-catering)
- Two remote advisory or conversational sessions with David Whyte
Application Requirements
- Six pages of poetry (maximum six poems, no more than 32 lines per page)
- Video performance of your poetry (previous public performance or self-made)
- CV/Resume including publication history
Contact
Questions: [email protected]
- Award
- 5000 Euro bursary, four-week residency (August 31-September 25, 2026), private study room with 24/7 access, campus housing accommodation, and two advisory sessions with David Whyte
- Eligibility
- Applicants must be over age 18 and have official residency in Ireland.
- Audience
- Poets at any stage of their careers; must be over 18 and officially residing in Ireland
- Contact
- [email protected]
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