Our 2026 summer residency will run from July 7-July 28. Applications are open until April 1!

Every summer, five writers across disciplines (poetry, fiction, non-fiction, translation, playwriting, songwriting, comics, and more) are awarded residencies.

The residency includes private use of one of our sculptural-architectural writing studios; housing; a living stipend; reimbursement for travel to and from Pittsfield; and opportunities for local events, engagement, and discovery.

The Studios

The studios are rustic and open air; each one is the architectural interpretation of the original structure from which one of five American Renaissance authors wrote while in the Berkshires. Studios include a built-in desk, bench, and chair, and are each equipped with a rechargeable, portable electric outlet. Restrooms and a small kitchen are available for resident use in Melville’s barn at Arrowhead.

Housing, Stipend, and Transportation

Each resident receives a $600 living stipend as well as a private room in a shared house within short walking distance to Melville’s Arrowhead. Limited local transportation around Pittsfield is provided, for example to the grocery store, or a hiking or swimming trip. We recommend bringing a car for travels farther afield.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a 1-page Letter of Intent, a 10-Page Writing Sample, and a CV. Please read all residency details and note application length requirements before submitting!

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