Apply for 2025 Poet in Residence at Adelaide City Library

We’re pleased to announce the 2025 of Spoken Word SA Poet in Residence Program at the City Library, Rundle Place, Adelaide. 

The 16 hour residency will begin in the week starting from Monday 23 June 2025.

This paid opportunity provides the Poet in Residence with a dedicated studio space within the library to collaborate with the community on a creative project. The Residency culminates in a unique artistic outcome around the art of poetry, such as a performance, written work, or artwork. With access to the library’s collections, spaces and technology for inspiration, the Poet in Residence has a dynamic creative playground to explore at the City Library!

The successful applicant must have a current valid Working With Children Check. Click here for information about the check and how to apply for a screening check.

The residency guidelines, selection criteria and sample application form are available here as a PDF or downloadable MS Word file.

Applications for this round
OPEN at 9am Friday 11th April 2025
and
CLOSE midnight Monday 28th April, 2025.

The Spoken Word SA Poet in Residence Program is made possible through a partnership with the City of Adelaide City Library.