VONA is grounded in centering the voices of the global majority and fostering community. The 2026 Summer Program is a week of virtual workshops, panels, readings, and community building for writers of color. Workshops will take place via Zoom. For more information and descriptions of the workshops, visit the VONA website.

Applications open on January 5, 2026 and close on February 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST (a one week extension).

FEES —

Workshop Tuition- $1,000.00

Residency Tuition- $1,200.00

Upon acceptance, you will be asked to submit a non-refundable $200.00 deposit to confirm your spot. Payment plans and limited tuition assistance will be available. Any questions please email programming@vonavoices.org.