The Residency

If you're an individual applying directly

Eligibility

We welcome writers, poets, scholars, environmentalists, photographers, and others engaged in creative projects or inquiries. In particular, we're interested in work that draws on the powers of introspection, storytelling, observation, and/or research; affirms community; reshapes thinking; and/or maybe even delights. Our hope is to contribute to the region Shannaghe inhabits and the world we all live in.  (In the visual arts, we can accommodate photography, and we're working on welcoming other forms.  If you have a question, contact us.) You must be 18.  We welcome BPOC and LGBTQ+ voices, emerging and established artists, environmentalists, researchers, and practitioners.

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Deadlines

December 31, 2024  for residencies in April, May, June 2025.

March 30, 2025  for residencies in July, September, October, November 2025   

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Length of stay

We offer 2-week and 4-week residencies. 

 

What will you need to apply? 

You'll need to provide a 300-word description of what you'll be working on and how this residency can help you out; a short-short bio;  2 references; a sample of your work; the usual contact data; and the application fee of $25 through Venmo or by check (make it out to Shannaghe, send to our on-the-ground address); your preferences on timing.

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Process

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• Complete the Application For Residency using the form below.  

• Provide samples of your work as part of the application.

• Pay the $25 nonrefundable application fee. We accept payments through this site (scroll WAY down). You can also send a check made out to Shannaghe, at 121 City Point Road, Belfast, ME 04915.

• What kind of samples do we need? For writing:  3-5 pages of poetry, 10 pages of prose (12-point font minimum, double-spaced), or 10 pages of your hybrid form provided in Word or PDF. For photography: 5-10 images in PDF, and a link to your portfolio. For audio works: digital audio files or a link. Name any attached files LAST NAME, FIRST INITIAL_ and then its GENRE (such as Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Hybrid): we'll anonymize it from there. Make sure to number your pages!  For academic works:  a current resume with links to relevant work or articles. No need to try to anonymize. 

 

We look forward to seeing your work.

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If you're an individual entering the ACM Nonfiction Contest

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• ​Another Chicago Magazine offers an annual nonfiction contest. The prize includes publication and a three-week residency. The residency fee is waived. (We love this!)

• The magazine posts requirements when submissions begin here. 

• The contest is judged anonymously. 

• What are they looking for?  Creative nonfiction, personal essay, commentary, satire, journalism, memoir.

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