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Writers Victoria in partnership with Edenhope Artist Residency will be offering two Writers Victoria members a two-week residency in November 2026.
This opportunity is open to Writers Victoria members only. One Residency will be for a First Nations or culturally and linguistically diverse writer.
The goal of this partnership is to provide a positive and productive location for Australian-based writers to create work and build networks. While the writer is in residence there are no creative expectations. After the Residency they are invited to present a talk or workshop either in person or online that is free to the broader Writers Victoria community.
This residency is generously supported by the Grace Marion Wilson Trust.
Applications open: Monday 10 August 2026 at 9am
Applications close: Tuesday 1 September at 5pm
Dates of residency: Two weeks in November 2026
The two successful applicants will receive:
- A stipend of $500 for each applicant
- Free accommodation for the duration of the residency
- 24/7 studio access
- Free access to two Writers Victoria online or in-person workshops
Residency details
Nestled in the heart of western Victoria, surrounded by native bushland and the tranquil waters of Lake Wallace, this residency invites Writers Victoria members writing in any genre to spend two weeks immersed in creativity and quiet reflection in the artists house at Edenhope Artist Residency.
The residency includes 24/7 access to the studio building attached and your own private room. Please note that the residence is self-catered (no meals provided).
From Melbourne, you can travel to Edenhope via train and bus. By car it is approximately 5 hours from Melbourne.
About Edenhope Artist Residency
- The house accommodates up to four artists at a time, each in a private room.
- Each bedroom also has a heating/cooling split system that is independently controlled.
- All bedding and towels are provided and each room has a single bed, lockable cabinet, hairdryer, desk, mirror, USB device charger, shelves and clothes storage.
- The rooms are lockable from the inside.
- Located in the centre of town close to shops and the pub.
- Across the road is Lake Wallace, with a 5km walking track around it and barbecue facilities.
See photos and more details on Edenhope Artist Residency’s website here. You can also read the Information Handbook.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
We invite proposals for the Writers Victoria + Edenhope Artist Residency from writers who meet the following criteria:
- Have a current Writers Victoria membership
- Have a commitment to extending their practice
- Have a specific project that they are working on
- Can provide a pitch for this residency.
- Can articulate clearlty how does this opportunity fit into their career at this stage, and what are the expectations for the experience?
- Have a demonstrated track record in the successful completion of previous projects
- Be willing to commit to a minimum of one public outcome within the broader Writers Victoria program (workshop or seminar)
- Can commit to attending the two-week, live-in residency
Applicants must submit via Submittable:
- Response to the selection criteria above of no more than 200 words per criterium
- Up to date CV / biography – including any grants, awards, reviews, etc
- A writing sample between 2,000 and 2,500 words
- Name and contact details of a professional referee
Assessment
Applications will be assessed by a professional writer and the Writers Victoria team. Shortlisted applicants might be required to attend an interview either online or in person. The two successful applicants will be notified in mid-September 2026
Enquiries to our programming team at program@writersvictoria.org.au