MWPA's Monson Residency
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There is no fee to apply for this residency. All applicants must be Maine residents and members of MWPA--we encourage those who are not to apply through the regular application process at Monson Arts.
Before applying, please review these details:
Location
Monson is located at the edge of Maine’s North Woods, 3.5 million acres of forest bordering Canada. It is the last town on the Appalachian Trail before the beginning of the 100-Mile Wilderness that leads to Mount Katahdin.
Eligibility
Please do not apply unless you can commit to at least one of these residency sessions. This opportunity is only open to MWPA members. Anyone can apply for a Monson Residency through their open application process. More info here: https://monsonarts.org/residencies/
SPRING
3/29 - 4/22 - Residency
4/26 - 5/20 - Residency
5/24 - 6/3 - 2 week Residency
FALL
9/13 - 9/23 - 2 Week Residency
9/27 -10/21 - Residency
10/25 - 11/18 - Residency
Costs There is no fee apply or to attend this residency. Participants in the month-long residencies receive room, board, and studio space, along with a $500 stipend. For the two-week residency, participants will receive a $250 stipend.
Studio and Special Equipment
Basic studio space with desk.
Housing
Residents will be provided a private room with a shared bath.
Meals Residents will be provided meals during their month-long stay.
Companions Spouses, partners, and children are not allowed at this residency.
Internet Access
Access to the internet will be available at the residency.
Still interested in applying? Please fill out the short Submittable application via the link below.
Deadline
All applications must be received by SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026.
No late applications will be accepted for any reason.
Application
These are the items you'll be asked to submit:
- A statement of intent about why this opportunity at this moment is important to you (500-words or fewer)
- A brief bio statement about you (50-250 words)
- A work sample of up to 1000 words of prose or 5 poems.
Questions?
Contact MWPA executive director Gibson Fay-LeBlanc at director@mainewriters.org or 207-200-7180.