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 three traditional Portuguese houses, as well as access to private and shared studios. The Buinho residence also features a central studio and backyard workshop. The cost of the residency is €800 to €1,000 (approximately $871 to $1,089) per month, depending on the 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 and signage in Braille (with advance request). Contact executive producer Monica Reis via e-mail for additional accessibility details.