Magnify Writers in Residence provides an opportunity for writers and literary artists to have access to a shared studio space where they can immerse themselves in their writing practice during a 10-week residency. The program also encourages opportunities to collaborate, build networks with fellow writers and engage with the wider Kingston community.
Writers whose practices are appropriate for the residency include (but are not limited to) novelists, poets, short story writers, playwrights, screenwriters, bloggers, journalists and non-fiction authors.
Magnify Writers in Residence program offers
- A fully-funded shared writing studio space at Dingley Village Library and Neighbourhood Centre.
- Access to the facilities available at Dingley Village Library (during library opening hours) and Dingley Village Neighbourhood centre, including a kitchenette and wifi.
- Financial support. Writers can choose one of the following:
- $1,500 stipend
- Writers Victoria membership and mentorship, or support tailored to the writers' needs and interest (valued at $1,680)
- Opportunities to connect, collaborate and build networks with other writers, creatives and the community
- Professional development guidance for career progression
- Opportunities to develop community engagement initiatives.
We encourage applicants to apply with a defined plan or project in mind. For example – creation or development of a new work, progression of an existing work, a collaborative opportunity, research and development or a community engagement project.
About Magnify writers in residence
Magnify is Kingston Arts’ artist residency program hosting artists in shared studio spaces. We accommodate artists with varying creative practices, needs, and at different career stages, providing an environment to encourage creation, collaboration and artistic growth.
The Writers in Residence Pilot is a new initiative for 2026, developed as a partnership between Kingston Arts, Kingston Libraries and Dingley Village Neighbourhood Centre, to grow and expand on the Artist in Residence offering currently available at Kingston Arts Centre.
Kingston is dedicated to supporting our local creative community by providing spaces for both emerging talents and established artists across multiple art forms. We aim to nurture artistic growth, inspire creativity and promote cultural engagement across Kingston.
Program dates
- Expression of interest open: Wednesday 12 November 2025, 9am AEST
- Expression of interest closes: Wednesday 10 December 2025, 11.59pm AEST
- Residency starts: Monday 20 April 2026
- Residency ends: Friday 26 June 2026
who can apply
Writers and literary artists of all skill levels and life experiences are welcome to apply.
We encourage applications from creatives with diverse lived experiences and/or from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, migrant, refugee and faith communities, people with disability, gender-diverse communities and LGBTIQA+ communities.
Guidelines
Please read the guidelines carefully before applying.
Writers in Residence Guidelines
questions and support
Kingston Arts encourages further conversations about the residency, your application and eligibility, and any adjustments we can provide to facilitate a positive application process. Please get in touch at artsprograms@kingston.vic.gov.au
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