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The Heart of It: The Duo Writer’s Residency is an emergent program born from the growing needs of The Heart of It community. During The Heart of It’s 2-week visit to Oz Farm, 2 cabins are reserved for alumni residencies of 2 writers in each cabin (there can be up to 3 writers in a cabin — please email us if you’re interested in a triple residency instead of a duo!). Residencies are self-contained and can be crafted however you’d like. This is a self-guided, malleable space for anything you can dream up - to work on a manuscript, curriculum, project, practice, or simply be on the 240-acre, private farm in solitude and rest. You do not have to be working on a project to apply. You may just want some solitude, a get away on the California Coast (the cabins are 2 miles from the Pacific Ocean). You may apply alone or with one joint applicant (each applicant must complete an application). If you apply alone, you will share the space with another resident. Residents are responsible for their own transportation to and from the farm, and they are responsible for their own meals. Residency stays are for 5 days, 4 nights. If you’d like a different length, please indicate that on the application. Specific dates will be allotted upon acceptance. During your residency, there will likely be a cohort in The Project Portals, and we encourage y’all to collaborate if it feels right. Upon acceptance, THOI staff will work with you to collaboratively craft your itinerary for your stay.
The Heart of It: The Duo Writer’s Residency is open to all THOI alumni. You may apply jointly or solo. Cost is the same per person for solo and joint residencies.
Dates are determined based on applicant volume and scheduling among all programs. Dates will be given to you upon acceptance, and will fall between August 1-20, 2024. In the application you will have the option to tell us any date conflicts you may have.
Tuition: $750**
As an emergent element for 2024, upon acceptance The Heart of It team will support you in finding and applying to funding from local arts organizations, your school, your workplace, and any other financial resources that may be available.
If you receive a Fellowship position, your full tuition for The Duo Residency will be covered, plus a travel and grocery stipend.
**if you would like to apply as a trio, tuition is $500/per person
Location: A cabin at Oz Farm in Point Arena, California.
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Applications are due by 11:59pm, PT on October 15, 2023. You will receive a confirmation email on October 16, 2023 (and please screenshot your confirmation page after submitting your application). You are encouraged to answer each question in a word document and paste them here (you won’t get a copy emailed to you!).
This application closes on October 15, 2022 at 11:59pm, PT. Notifications will be sent December 4, 2023.
