About the Open Call

During the summer and early fall, BMC offers month-long residency sessions. These sessions are open to creative and non-fiction writers, activists, and artists of all disciplines — including composers, filmmakers, and visual artists. These residencies offer time and space for residents to create new work, continue projects, rest, and be rejuvenated away from the distractions of their everyday lives. Applications are reviewed by accomplished authors and artists who are particularly interested in fine work that evinces social and ecological concern, and is aimed at a general audience. BMC is designed to create space for each resident to focus on their work within a supportive community, without classes or workshops. Residents are lodged in individual bedroom/studies in one of two buildings. Each session is four weeks long, and there is no cost for a BMC residency.

What is Offered

Month-long residency sessions, individual bedroom/studies, a supportive community, and space for creative work without cost to the resident.

Requirements

Open to creative and non-fiction writers, activists, and artists of all disciplines. Applicants should be interested in producing fine work that shows social and ecological concern, aimed at a general audience.

How to Apply

Applications for the 2026 season will open on December 1, 2025. The annual application deadline is February 1. Further guidelines and application details can be found by clicking the 'Learn More' button on the website.