For translators and poets: BAZHAN residency in Kamianets-Podilskyi

Sector: Culture and creative industries
Type: Residency
Location: Kamianets-Podilskyi, Ukraine
Deadline: Finished
Organiser: Creative Europe

This is an opportunity to spend two weeks in a cosy apartment in the old part of Kamianets-Podilskyi while working on the poetry project. At convenient times from May to July, you can compile a poetry collection, translate the poetry of the classics or create a poetic performance.

This opportunity is provided by the TRANSLATORIUM — a literary and translation festival, in cooperation with Versopolis and financed by the Creative Europe Programme. This is one of thousands of EU opportunities for Ukraine.

More about the residency

What do I get?
  • A monthly residency in a comfortable apartment in the old part of Kamianets-Podilskyi.
  • Coverage of travel, accommodation and per diem. 
  • Curator who will help to adapt on site.
  • A chance to share your creativity at a public event in Kamianets-Podilskyi or Khmelnytskyi.
Can I apply?
This residency is for Ukrainian poets and translators who remain in Ukraine and work with poetry in various forms.
What do I need to apply?
  • Short description of your professional activities with a list of recent publications — up to 200 words.
  • Motivation — up to 300 words.
  • Description of the project you will work on during the residency — up to 300 words.
How do I apply?

By 28 April, submit the application form. 

The organisers will choose two winners.

Good to know
  • Organisers will prefer writers from the regions most affected by the war.
  • You cannot apply if you participated in the BAZHAN residency last year.
  • If your application is not selected, you can apply for the second wave of the competition in June.

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