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Perth Poetry Festival Microresidency – FAWWA (Mattie Furphy House)
August 17 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Perth Poetry Festival 2026 · Ear to the Ground
The Perth Poetry Festival Microresidencies offer selected poets a full day of focused creative time in a partner venue, responding to the 2026 Festival theme Ear to the Ground.
The day is largely self-directed, with a welcome to the venue, dedicated writing time, brief check-ins and space to listen, observe, reflect and develop new poetry through place.
What the residency includes
- Dedicated writing time from 10:00 am–4:00 pm
- A workspace at the allocated venue
- Venue welcome and introduction
- Self-directed writing and creative development
- Basic venue amenities and selected reference materials where available
- Opportunity to present work at the Festival Finale and Microresidency Showcase
- $150 honorarium covering participation in the residency and showcase
This is a selected-resident opportunity, not a public drop-in event.
FAWWA · Mattie Furphy House
88 Wood Street, Swanbourne. A historic writer’s cottage and literary setting offering an intimate place for concentrated writing and reflection.