April Writing Residency 2026–2027
April Residency in Trakai, Lithuania, is taking applications for its first writing season, with stays of two weeks to two months between November 2026 and June 2027. The deadline is 18 October 2026, 23:59 EEST. The call is for local and international writers, editors, critics and artists whose practice is centred on writing. Four places are supported; up to six are self-supported at €600 per mo...
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Studios of 26-42 sq m on the shores of Lake Galve include a private bathroom and a fully equipped kitchenette. The residency fee includes accommodation, bed linen and towels, weekly cleaning, WiFi, bicycles, and access to shared spaces and the library. The programme offers curatorial and editorial guidance, alongside expert consultations such as translation and proofreading. April will offer four supported residencies and welcome up to six writers for the self-supported programme. The fee for a self-supported residency is €600 per month. The page does not state what the supported places cover. The team will provide acceptance letters and support applications for external funding to cover residency fees, travel, food and other associated costs. The residency programme is partially funded by the Lithuanian Council for Culture.
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April writing residency invites local and international writers, editors, critics and artists whose practice is centred on writing. Collectives are also welcome to apply. Residents are welcome to stay with their families. Please also provide a list of your published writing (minimum three texts). While the residency welcomes a wide range of writing practices, it does not provide facilities for the production of work in other media.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- 23:59 EEST. The call window on the page is 17 September – 18 October 2026.
- Programme dates
- November 2026 - June 2027
- Duration
- Two weeks to two months.
- Results
- 4 November 2026
- Costs to the artist
- Travel and food; €600 per month if self-supported