Banff Centre Call for Applications

The Banff Centre is now accepting applications for the following programs:


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Literary Journalism 2007

Marni Jackson, Rogers Communications Chair
Off-site manuscript development: April 23 to June 22, 2007
On-site residency: July 9 to August 4, 2007
Application Deadline: March 26, 2007
Faculty Editors: Moira Farr, Ian Pearson

This program offers eight non-fiction writers an opportunity to develop a major essay, memoir, or feature piece. Writers are encouraged to explore new ideas in journalism, and to write a piece of cultural importance that might otherwise be difficult to complete.

In addition to a $3,000 commission, successful applicants may also receive financial assistance to cover the program fee, accommodation, meals, and travel costs.
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Science Communications 2007

Program Dates: August 13 to 25, 2007
Application Deadline: April 13, 2007
Faculty: Jay Ingram (Program Chair), Mary Anne Moser (Program Director), Jane Mingay, Thomas Hayden, Henry Kowalski, Susan Schwartzenberg, Ivan Semeniuk, Mark L. Winston

This intensive professional development program is aimed at scientists, researchers, and communicators keen to explore new and innovative ways of presenting science. Participants will return to their professional practices transformed by ideas and confident to provide leadership in the advancement of science communications. Financial assistance may be available.
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Mountain Writing 2007

Off-site Manuscript Development: August 13 to October 5, 2007
On-site Residency: October 26 to November 17, 2007
Application Deadline: May 18, 2007
Faculty Editors: Marni Jackson, Tony Whittome

In this unique residency program, six participating writers delve into their own writing projects (essay, memoir, biography, feature article, or book project) on a topic in the area of mountain culture, mountain environment, mountain life, adventure, climbing, and/or mountain history. Financial assistance may be available.
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Visit our website for more information on these and other Literary Arts programs at The Banff Centre.

For more information or to apply:

The Banff Centre, Office of the Registrar
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Box 1020
Banff, Alberta T1L 1H5, CANADA
1-800-565-9989 or 1-403-762-6180
arts_info@banffcentre.ca
www.banffcentre.ca