The word sangam in Sanskrit literally means “going together.” In most Indian languages, sangam has come to mean such confluences as the “flowing together of rivers” and “coincidence.” The intention of Sangam House is to bring together writers from around the world to live and work in a safe, peaceful setting, a space made necessary on many levels by the world we now live in. Our residency programs are designed for writers who have published to some acclaim but not yet enjoyed substantial commercial success. Sangam House seeks to give writers a chance to build a solid and influential network of personal and professional relationships that can deepen their own work, in effect, expanding and diversifying literature. We believe that literature can and must remain a thriving force of illumination for our times.

Major art forms, especially the visual and performing arts, have traditionally thrived with private support and patronage. This has never been the predominant model for literature. We aim to establish an international network of patronage and public support that will help serious writing flourish. We seek partnerships from individuals and cultural organizations that recognize this void and acknowledge the potential of literature to illuminate the complexities of the human, political and economic conditions around the world. 

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