Writers of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, memoir and plays are invited to apply for this unique opportunity to pursue their inspiration in the tranquil and historic Don Bank Museum while contributing to the cultural life of the local community.
This program aims to support writers at all stages of their career.
In 2027, the Writer in Residence program will be delivered in partnership with Writing NSW. As part of the residency, the successful candidate will benefit from $1,000 worth of tuition at Writing NSW, 10 hours of mentorship with a published writer facilitated by Writing NSW, networking with the local writing community and Council's Arts and Events initiatives, and more.
Applications open: Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 9am
Applications close: Monday 9 November 2026 at 10am
You can see our current Writer in Residence here.