2027 Creative Spaces Don Bank Writer-in-Residence

Use this application form to apply for the Don Bank Writer in Residence Program

Before filling out this form we recommend that you first:

Read the overview of our Creative Spaces Program

Read through the guidelines and requirements for the Don Bank Museum residency.

Further information

If you need more information, assistance or would like to discuss your ideas or application please contact the Stanton Library team library@northsydney.nsw.gov.au

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Background

North Sydney Council offers writers a unique opportunity to pursue their inspiration in the tranquil and historic Don Bank Museum, a heritage building in a garden setting located in the heart of North Sydney CBD.

The aim of the program is to support writers at all stages of their career and enhance the cultural enrichment and vitality of the North Sydney community.

North Sydney Council invites writers to apply for this wonderful opportunity to complete a creative project in the Don Bank Writer’s studio whilst contributing to the cultural life of the North Sydney community.

What is Provided by Council?

Council will support writers in their creative pursuits by providing a low-cost working space in the historic Don Bank Museum.

Don Bank Museum is located in the heart of North Sydney’s CBD. The heritage building is situated in a tranquil garden away from the hustle of North Sydney. Within the heritage house is a studio which is provided to the writer for the term of their residency.

Within in the studio the writer has access to a comfortable office setup with wifi, fully equipped kitchen and bathroom as well as outdoor space and access to a veranda with leafy garden views.

This term’s residency program is delivered in partnership with Writing NSW and will provide the writer with:

• 10 hours of mentorship with a published writer facilitated by Writing NSW
• A one-hour industry meeting with an experienced publisher at the end of the residency, facilitated by Writing NSW
• A one-year membership with Writing NSW
• $1000 worth of tuition at Writing NSW
• Opportunities to contribute to North Sydney’s cultural life through the delivery of public programs
• Networking opportunities with the local writing community and Council’s Arts and Events initiatives

The residency is offered as a twelve-month term.

Applications Open :Tue 6 Oct 2026 (10am)

Applications Close : Mon 9 Nov 2026 (10am)

Assessment Notification : Dec 2026

Residency Held : 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2028

Who can apply?

This program is open to individuals or groups from Metropolitan Sydney.

Writers at any stage of their career are welcome to apply.

Writers working in any mode or genre of storytelling will be considered. This includes writers of fiction, non-fiction, memoir, poetry, works for young readers, plays, screenplays and multimedia.

Applications must be submitted online via this form. No printed applications will be accepted. Applicants may submit a maximum of one entry.

All applicants are encouraged to read the guidelines thoroughly before applying.