Buinho Creative Hub Residencies

Buinho Creative Hub offers residencies of two weeks to two months year-round to poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers in the historic town of Messejana, Portugal. Residents are provided with a single- or double-occupancy room in one of four traditional Portuguese houses, as well as access to private and shared studios. Residents also have access to a central studio and backyard workshop. The cost of the residency is €800 to €1,200 (approximately $931 to $1,397) per month, depending on the choice of room; transportation and meals are not included. To apply, e-mail up to 12 pages of poetry or prose, a letter of intent, a project proposal, and a curriculum vitae. There is no application fee. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Visit the website for more information.

Accessibility accommodations include accessible bathrooms. Signage in Braille is available with advance request. For additional accessibility details, contact executive director Mónica Reis via e-mail at info@buinho.pt.