Program Information
Overview
Frontline: Environmental Reportage is a residency that trains and supports writers who are exploring, testing, witnessing and reporting back on some of the most current and pressing issues of our time. The program addresses universal environmental concerns at a time when they could not be more relevant – from natural resources, to climate change, to life after oil. Although based in the craft of writing, participants will work with guest faculty who are exploring these issues through multidisciplinary perspectives and using multi-platform storytelling.
What does the program offer?
This residency offers writers, creators and researchers two weeks to focus on an environment-related writing project, editorial guidance, seminars and discussion sessions with guest faculty who have achieved excellence in environmental reportage in both written narrative and though multidisciplinary and multi-platform storytelling such as documentary, photography and installation based work.
Who should apply?
Applicants should be emerging and established writers, creators and researchers working on a long-form narrative (ranging anywhere from 4,000 to 10,000 words) or a book-length project.
If accepted
Successful applicants will be asked to submit a first or early draft of their project, or an excerpt for book-length projects, by June 15, 2017, to allow for suitable faculty preparation. Successful applicants are also encouraged to submit, if applicable, a summary of research-related issues or areas of concern (maximum one-page) by June 15, 2017.
Faculty
What's Included
Your program fee includes a single bedroom on the Banff Centre campus for the duration of your program.
Get connected with other artists on campus and focus on your projects in a creative environment while we take care of the day-to-day essentials.
Using a credit-based system to dine on campus, our flexible meal plans allow you to select meals according to your own needs during your stay.
The Regular Flex meal plan includes $29 credit per day, equivalent to lunch and dinner in Vistas Dining Room.
Your program fee includes free access to the swimming pool, climbing gym and fitness suite as well as discounted rates for classes at the Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation Centre.
Access a wide range of publications, books, music and films in the Paul D. Fleck Library and Archives, open 6 days a week.
Enjoy special artist rates for ticketed performances or complimentary access to events.
Enrich your experience and get to know other artists on campus by taking advantage of the activities and support provided by our Participant Resources team.
Fees & Financial Assistance
Application fee: $65
*Financial Aid up to approximately 50% is available for this program.
If you would like to be considered, please complete the Financial Aid section when uploading your supporting materials to SlideRoom.
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How to Apply
Adjudication
Participants are selected by impartial adjudicators on the basis of their submitted material. The successful candidates will be selected from the field of applicants on the basis of writing skill and the relevance and originality of their project idea. Projects can be risk-taking projects both stylistically and intellectually. Consideration will also be given to the likelihood that the writer’s work will benefit from the program.
Applicants will be notified as soon as adjudication is complete, approximately 3-5 weeks following the application deadline.
Eligibility
Applicants will normally, but not necessarily, have published a body of work (in book-length form or substantial publication in magazines and/or anthologies).
Note:
All programs, faculty, dates, fees, and offers of financial assistance are subject to change. Program fee is subject to applicable taxes. Non-refundable fees and deposits will be retained upon cancellation. Any other fees are refunded at the discretion of the Banff Centre. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.
Contact the Registrar
For questions on preparing your application, please contact the Office of the Registrar:
