Mesa Refuge: Residency
Point Reyes Station, CA, United States
Mesa Refuge welcomes a diverse group of writers, filmmakers, audio journalists and other creatives—both emerging and established—who are defining and/or offering solutions to the pressing issues of our time. Particularly, it is our priority to support writers focusing on “ideas at the edge” in the areas of environment, social justice and economic equity. We invite you to apply for our residency. Our spring and fall residencies are two-weeks long and there is no residency fee (though you are responsible for your own travel, transportation and food).
Residency Program Information
Residency Program Summary
Residency Length
14 days - 14 days
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
3
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Screenwriting
Writing
Documentary
Film
Photography
TV + Radio
Storytelling
Ecology
Environmentalism/Conservation
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Inspiration from natural environment
Application Information
Additional Eligibility Information
We have two application deadlines during the year: June 1 (for the fall) and December 1 (for the following spring). We are a small nonprofit and our application fee of $50 helps underwrite the cost of application review. As an organization committed to equity, however, we do not want the application fee to be a barrier to apply. To request a fee waiver, please email us directly at info@mesarefuge.org. We contact all applicants 8-10 weeks after the application deadline.
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
30
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
120
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Fee Details
There is no residency fee though you are responsible for your own travel, transportation and food.
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Type
Open application
Accessibility
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Written and or hard copies of text being presented
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility Statement/Info Page
Accessibility Contact Name
Kamala Tully
Accessibility Contact Email
katully@mesarefuge.org
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?
The Mesa Refuge has some accessibility features and we are also located on wild, natural land. To enter the house, there is one step up as you walk in the front door. There is another step up as you enter the kitchen and the downstairs bedroom wing. The house has three bedrooms, one of which is upstairs. The other two bedrooms are on the ground floor, each have private bathrooms. One of the bathrooms is mobility-ready and has many accessible features including an accessible sink, toilet and walk-in shower with mobility bars.
Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.
The grounds and gardens surrounding the property are well tended but there are many natural and rustic features throughout including uneven ground and rock pathways in the garden. As two of the studios are outside of the main house and on the grounds, this could make these two studios inaccessible to someone with limited mobility.
Housing & Accomodation
Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Accessible Communal Spaces
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Kosher and halal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Studio & Facilities
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
