PLAYA’s Art/Sci Awarded Residency is open to the global community of scientists and artists whose work promotes dialogue and positive change in the environment and the world.
PLAYA’s programs focus on expanding and deepening the fields of art and science to empower the human motivation necessary for a healthy and whole future on this planet. We believe if human society is to maintain vibrancy of culture and biodiversity, it needs new ways of seeing the world. On the traditional lands of the Klamath, Modoc and Yahooskin Paiute peoples, and surrounded by the living laboratory of both the Fremont
National Forest and BLM high desert public lands, PLAYA’s Art/Sci Awarded Residency provides ample space for study, exploration and inspiration.
ELIGIBILITY
Both established and emerging artists working in any media may apply. We encourage all artists and scientists to apply, including (but not limited to) naturalists, biologists, Traditional Ecological Knowledge holders, musicians, designers, sustainability leaders, social practitioners, culture bearers, visual artists, writers, weavers, and performing artists. Applicants must demonstrate how their work aligns with our mission and how they, or their project, will benefit from time on the land where PLAYA resides. Collaborations are accepted and encouraged! Each member of a collaboration must submit their own application.
RESIDENCY DETAILS
Residents are awarded a free residency in a cohort made up of 6-10 artists and scientists and may choose a 5-, 11-, 17- or 25-night session. Residents stay in 1- or 2-bedroom cabins free of charge. All applicants will be notified of the status of their application by October 1, 2025. PLAYA recognizes that living in a remote and rural community can be challenging. If you have any questions about whether PLAYA is the best fit for you, please review our 2025 Know Before You Go Handbook.
For questions, please call 541.943.3983 or email programs@playasummerlake.org.
APPLY BY JUNE 30, 2025 playasummerlake.org/apply-for-residency/
More Info
https://playasummerlake.org/apply-for-residency/
Location
Summer Lake, OR
Contact Email
programs@playasummerlake.org