City Writer of Wels 2024
Entry deadline: 10 June 2024
For the 10th time, the city of Wels is looking for a city writer.
The three-month scholarship is aimed at writers of all ages.
As part of this scholarship, accommodation in Wels will be provided. The amount of the scholarship is € 1.300.00 per month.
The aim of the call for applications is to support writers who
- have a strong contemporary relevance in their work.
- demonstrate artistic independence.
- refer in their work to children and young people and the realities of their lives.
- want to convey the joy of language and the playful use of it to children and young people, e.g. the realisation of a writing workshop for children between the ages of eight and 14.
- partner with an upper school class and work with them on literary projects.
Authors who have already held the position of Wels City Writer are not eligible to apply.
Selection:
The selection will be made by a three-member jury in June 2024.
Deadline for submissions:
Monday, 10th of June 2024
Please send submissions exclusively electronically to
kultur@wels.gv.at
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