---
title: "Critical Writing Open Call 2026"
organization: "Recess"
category: open_call
deadline: 2026-04-30
valid_through: 2026-04-30
disciplines: ["writing"]
entry_fee: "N/A"
award: "$4,000 stipend that includes compensation for the writing, collaborative work, and participation in cohort sessions"
eligibility: "N/A"
source_url: "https://recess.linkedbyair.net/critical-writing-open-call-2026?mc_cid=9cbb16d51c&ref=hyperallergic.com"
canonical: "https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/critical-writing-open-call-2026-recess-e1c2021e"
status: closed
last_updated: 2026-04-27T05:58:12.637871
---
# Critical Writing Open Call 2026

> **STATUS: CLOSED** — the application deadline has passed.
> This page is preserved so external citations stay reachable, but
> the listing is no longer accepting applications.


**Organization**: Recess
**Category**: open_call
**Deadline**: 2026-04-30
**Discipline(s)**: writing
**Entry fee**: N/A
**Award**: $4,000 stipend that includes compensation for the writing, collaborative work, and participation in cohort sessions
**Eligibility**: N/A

## Description

Recess's Critical Writing Open Call for 2026 aims to foster meaningful exchange between artists and writers and support the creation of new work. Participants will receive a $4,000 stipend, which covers compensation for writing, collaborative work, and participation in cohort sessions. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2026.

## Apply / Verify

- Official source: https://recess.linkedbyair.net/critical-writing-open-call-2026?mc_cid=9cbb16d51c&ref=hyperallergic.com
- OpenCall Radar listing: https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/critical-writing-open-call-2026-recess-e1c2021e