North Coast Writers Residency

Visit The Writers Guild of Astoria for information on the 2025 residency.

The Writers Guild of Astoria is now managing this program, which began at Astoria Visual Arts in 2018 with support from AVA board member, Lisa Smith, and her husband, Buzz Bissinger.

"After working side by side on this program together for six years, Astoria Visual Arts is pleased to hand over the reins to Marianne Monson and The Writers Guild. We are confident that the North Coast Writers' Residency is in exceptionally capable hands and will thrive for many years to come. We also look forward to additional future collaborations with The Writers' Guild." -Annie Eskelin, Executive Director