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Mesa Refuge 2027 Residencies

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Closes

October 4, 2026, 11 days left

Effort

About 4 hours

Cost to apply

$35

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What it is

Mesa Refuge supports writers and activists through two-week residencies at a coastal California retreat, prioritizing nonfiction books, long-form journalism, documentary film and podcasts addressing issues including nature, environment, climate crisis, equity, social justice, immigration, health care, housing and democracy.

Who it is for

Writers and activists, emerging or established, working on pressing social and environmental issues, based anywhere in the world.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country

internationalUS artists

Where

Point Reyes Station, United States

When

October 4, 2026, 11 days left

Programme dates not listed

What you get

A 14-day residency at a coastal California retreat with private bedroom in shared housing, some meals provided, and access to shared kitchen; no residency fee but you cover your own travel, transportation, and additional meals.

What you need to apply

  • Writing sample, up to 2000 words
  • Current resume
  • Headshot photo (horizontally oriented)
  • Brief bio
  • Two references, 2 required
  • Application form with mostly short-answer questions

How long it takes

About 4 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 6 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

$35

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Go to the application

https://mesarefuge.submittable.com/submit/2147ace7-6dca-46a8-952d-6a356b70262c/