The Santa Fe Art Institute and The Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry are pleased to announce the residency program for poetry translators. The first of its kind in the nation, the Witter Bynner Poetry Translator Residency is designed to offer support to members of a crucial element of the literary and artistic community. Having a translator in residence with other writers and artists will enrich the residency program for all of the participants by exposing them to the role translation plays, not only in literature but as a metaphor of contemporary life. The residency runs from March 15 through May 15 and can accommodate two to three translators for up to four weeks each. Each poetry translator will receive roundtrip transportation, living accommodations, working space, and a stipend.
Residencies are open to both published and emerging poetry translators.
Candidates may apply to the program by submitting an application with cover letter proposing their residency project, a resume or vita, and no more than 10 excerpts or short published pieces. The Santa Fe Art Institute, an independent educational non-profit organization founded in 1985, is committed to programs that enhance and promote the arts as an essential element of American culture and society.