Art Omi: Writers 2027 Application
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Note: This is the application form for Art Omi: Writers ONLY
For the first time, we are instituting an application fee. This application fee covers the cost of administration to process applications.
Below are the statistics of applicants to attendees for the 2026 Art Omi: Writers Residency Program
In 2026, 44 writers attended the Art Omi: Writers Residency Program. Our application pool included 416 applicants from the US and 393 applicants from outside the U.S. Art Omi's goal is to invite approximately 75% of our residents from outside the U.S. See our past residents here.
APPLICATION FEE:
Applications can only be submitted using this form if Submittable accepts the submission fee.
If an applicant is unable to submit a payment due to restrictions set by their country, financial institution, or internet access policies, please contact the Program Director, Erin Edmison, eedmison@artomi.org, by June 17, 2026, 2 weeks before the application deadline.
After June 17, 2026, we cannot guarantee that we can provide individualized support.
This application fee covers the cost of administration to process applications.
For any other technical issues, please contact Submittable support directly at https://www.submittable.com/contact
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 1, 2026 (11:59 PM EST) Late applications will not be accepted.
DECISION NOTIFICATION: September 30, 2026
RESIDENCY DATES:
SPRING 2027
Art Omi: Writers - Spring Session One: Fri, April 2 - Tues, Apr 27, 2027
Art Omi: Writers - Spring Session Two: Fri, April 30 - Tues, May 25, 2027
FALL 2027
Art Omi: Writers - Fall Session One: Fri, Sept 17 – Tues, Oct 12, 2027
Art Omi: Writers - Fall Session Two: Fri, Oct 15 - Tues, Nov 9, 2027
Art Omi: Writers hosts authors and translators from around the world for residencies throughout the spring and fall. The program’s strong international emphasis provides exposure for global literary voices and reflects the spirit of cultural exchange that is essential to Art Omi’s mission.
Each applicant is required to provide three (3) separate items in total:
- A brief (2 pages maximum) statement about your work history, referencing publications, performances, and writing credits. This can be submitted in CV format. Applicants must have at least one published work to be considered, though you may apply to work on a project that is in a different genre than your published work. (I.e., if you've published a memoir, you are welcome to apply to work on a novel.)
- A writing sample between 5-10 pages. The work sample does not have to be published or related to your current project and can be a combination of multiple samples. Your writing sample does NOT have to be an English translation, though this is preferred if you have one available. Please submit your writing sample in your mother tongue if you are not able to provide a professionally done English translation. All other documentation must be submitted in English.
- A description (1 page maximum) of the work to be undertaken while at Art Omi: Writers.
Alumni of the program are eligible to reapply after 5 years. Other applicants can apply once every 2 years, or every other cycle, unless they were waitlisted the previous year, in which case they may reapply the following year.
To be considered for a 2027 residency, your application must be submitted electronically via Submittable by the end of the day on July 1, 2026 (11:59 PM EST). Notifications will be provided by September 30, 2026.
Please ensure that you are eligible to travel to the United States at the time of your application.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Please contact the following for questions:
Technical Support: support@submittable.com
Program Application Questions: Erin Edmison, Program Director, eedmison@artomi.org