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Seeking a Quay Words writer-in-residence for March 2026

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Literature Works is delighted to announce a writer-in-residence opportunity at Exeter Custom House as part of the Quay Words live literature programme.  

We are seeking to appoint a writer, storyteller, spoken word artist or other wordsmith to be in residence for the calendar month of March 2026 for the equivalent of at least one day per week during that time.  This will be followed by the opportunity to present their final commission at Exeter Custom House during the Quay Words finale week beginning 4th May 2026.   The selected writer will be engaged by Literature Works on a contractor/freelance basis as writer-in-residence for the term. 

The theme for Quay Words Spring 2026 is Reflections. We’re looking for a resident to engage with the Custom House as place of thought and a home for words and stories – for the last seven years, and throughout its history. This will initially be through a period of research and development in March 2026, followed by the presentation of their commissioned piece and activities in week beginning 4th May. The commission might be an installation, or an audio or visual piece, or it might be an in-person performance or interaction. We’re looking for inspiring and novel ideas that will sit comfortably amongst an exhibition, draw in audiences and offer profound moments of reflection to people participating in the experience.  

There is an inclusive fee of £1,500 for the residency, plus a budget for the production of the commission (up to a maximum of £1,000).

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Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 4th January

Candidates selected for interview will be notified on Thursday 8th January

Interviews will take place at Exeter Custom House on Wednesday 14th January

 

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