The residency
The Amanda + James Catskills Literary Residency is a self-directed retreat in the Catskills, which provides writers with up to two-weeks of exclusive access to a two-bedroom home in Andes, NY. Selected writers can work on any project they choose during the residency and are not required to share their final product.
What do we mean by literary? You should apply if you are working on a fiction, nonfiction, long-form criticism, or poetry. This program is not for playwrights or anyone working on a text that will be performed. We have other offerings (like Playtime) for you!
Amanda + James will select two writers to attend. You MUST be available for one of the two set weeks – May 2-17 or July 11-26. You can bring a significant other or children, but no pets.
Transportation is not covered and practically speaking you will need a car.
Alongside this residency, the selected writers will be asked to engage with Amanda + James’s performances over the course of one year (2026/2027 season). We ask you to:
1. Attend at least three A+J performances over the course of the year of your residency. Two tickets per performance will be comped.
2. Write an essay (at least 1,000 words) about the work of some A+J artist. You don’t have to like it. Genuine and thoughtful criticism is a gift to the arts and to artists. You will be free to pitch your essay to other outlets or to publish it on the new A+J Substack.
Honorarium:
$500 paid at the end of the residency, when you submit your essay.
APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 31. Applicants will be notified by the end of February.
The Home
