Writing / Literature Residencies in Tennessee

Crosstown Art Residency

Tennessee, United States

Crosstown Arts offers multidisciplinary artist residencies in Memphis, Tennessee, for visiting and local artists and curators in any creative discipline, including visual arts, music, film, and writing. Residencies provide private studio spaces, housing for out-of-town residents, access to shared facilities, and public engagement opportunities, all at no cost to participants who cover their own materials and travel. Sessions typically last 2-3 months in spring, summer, and fall.

Japan - castle towns and art islands -

Tennessee, United States

The 'Japan - castle towns and art islands -' is a 10-day group travel residency experience organized by Sarasvati (formerly Camp Wonder Wander), taking place in Japan from May 14-24, , with hubs in Osaka and Okayama. Participants explore castle towns, art islands like Naoshima and Teshima, and other cultural sites via day trips, emphasizing art and nature as inspiration for creative practices on the road. It prioritizes artists and writers with nature as their muse, offering a choose-your-own-adventure format with group logistics support for a fee of $1500.

Taste of Tennessee, writer retreats

Tennessee, United States

Taste of Tennessee Writer Retreats, hosted by Camp Wonder Wander at Sarasvati creative Space, offers writers 7-day to 4-week retreats in the Western Highland Rim of mid-south Tennessee, emphasizing immersion in nature, food, farm, and festival experiences to inspire narrative craft. Priority is given to applicants inspired by nature, with rolling applications, sliding scale fees, and a Farm Stay Scholarship requiring 6 hours weekly of on-site physical activities. Up to 3 writers reside at a time in a nurturing environment that encourages disconnecting from everyday life.