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title: Application for Mesa Refuge Residency 2027
description: Residency at Mesa Refuge's Point Reyes, CA retreat for writers and activists addressing social, environmental and justice issues. 2027 cohort, deadline Oct 4, 2026.
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organization: Mesa Refuge
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deadline: "2026-10-04"
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# Application for Mesa Refuge Residency 2027

**Hosted by:** Mesa Refuge

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Point Reyes Station, CA, United States | **Deadline:** October 4, 2026

## About This Program

> "Nature, environment and climate crisis; economic, racial and gender equity; social justice, incarceration and restorative justice; immigration; health care access; housing; democracy"

### About This Call

Mesa Refuge brings transformative stories, ideas, and knowledge to the world by supporting a diverse community of writers and activists through residencies at our coastal California retreat. We welcome a diverse group of writers—both emerging and established—who define and/or offer solutions to the pressing issues of our time. Particularly, it is our priority to support writers and activists whose ideas are “on the edge”, taking on issues including (but not limited to): nature, environment and climate crisis; economic, racial and gender equity; social justice, incarceration and restorative justice; immigration; health care access; housing; democracy and more. We accept all genres, however, we prioritize nonfiction books, long-form journalism, documentary film and podcasts. The potential impact and distribution of your project is also important. We aim to support a diverse community of writers and welcome applicants that represent a broad spectrum of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, religion or physical ability. We prioritize applications of first time residents. If you are a Mesa Refuge alum, please inquire about Alum Weeks. Our application deadline is October 4th for 2027 residencies.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established
- **Disciplines:** writing, nonfiction, journalism
- **Note:** We welcome a diverse group of writers—both emerging and established—who define and/or offer solutions to the pressing issues of our time. We accept all genres, however, we prioritize nonfiction books, long-form journalism, documentary film and podcasts. We aim to support a diverse community of writers and welcome applicants that represent a broad spectrum of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, religion or physical ability. We prioritize applications of first time residents. If you are a Mesa Refuge alum, please inquire about Alum Weeks.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 6, 2026
- **Deadline:** October 4, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://app.entrythingy.com/calls/external/application-for-mesa-refuge-residency-2027