Conferences and Focus Residencies
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Blue Mountain Center periodically hosts special short residencies and conferences. Our 2025 schedule consists of ten Spring and Fall conferences — three to four day gatherings for up to 22 attendees, as well as two focus residencies — eight day gatherings for up to 15 participants. Individuals, grassroots groups and community and non-profit organizations are encouraged to submit proposals, including initiatives operating without established institutional or foundation support. A foundation grant enables BMC to make its facilities available at no cost to participants.
The deadline for all conference and focus residency proposals for the 2025 season is January 8, 2025 Selections will be announced no later than January 22, 2025. Click the button below to see the application guidelines, mission, priorities, and available facilities.
Upon acceptance, organizers are asked to work with BMC staff to design a gathering that will work well with what we offer. We seek partners who are dependable organizers, who can bring considerate, committed people to our remote location, who work to maximize diversity (of all kinds), and who demonstrate connectivity to the larger movement for a healthy, peaceful, and just society.
Our facilities are not available for rent. We are unable to provide direct financial support, travel stipends, or significant travel assistance for attendees. Donations to support BMC’s ongoing programming is appreciated.