DeadlineTuesday, June 30, 2026
Application fee$40
Cost to attendFully-funded
Duration11, 18, or 25 nights
Program datesJanuary 21 – February 15, 2027; February 18 – March 1, 2027; July 15 – August 2, 2027; October 28 – November 15, 2027
LocationSummer Lake, OR
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesvisual arts, literary arts, performing arts, new media, science
Age range18–
Application notesApplicants must submit work samples according to their discipline (e.g., 10-15 images for visual artists, up to 10 pages for literary artists). Two references are required, and they will receive an automatic form to complete. Collaborative teams must apply individually. The application includes short answer questions about the applicant's practice and proposed project. The application portal runs via SlideRoom. Fee waivers are available but must be requested via email by June 28, 2026. Two references are required; reference forms must be submitted by the recommenders by July 19, 2026. Note: This is an intensely remote, self-directed environment on the high desert playa. The facilities are explicitly not child- or family-friendly; overnight guests and pets are strictly prohibited.