Side Conversations

On Authenticity, Unfiltered Anger, and Wanting Words to Matter

The Seventh WaveNovember 20, 2018

A Conversation With the Hosts of #BlackGirlsTexting and almostchill By Editor Joyce Chen When it comes to jostling for a seat at the table, the women behind the podcasts #BlackGirlsTexting and almostchill aren’t concerned about whether or... Read More.

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On Wounds, Stories as Sense-Making, and the Power of Critical Distance

The Seventh WaveOctober 28, 2018

A Conversation With Melissa Febos, Author of Abandon Me By Editor Brett Rawson I discovered Abandon Me while researching shadows. I’m unsure how my search landed me on the Guernica interview with Melissa Febos, but those meaningful meand... Read More.

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On Activism, Honesty, and the Willingness to Talk to Strangers

The Seventh WaveAugust 30, 2018

A Conversation With Sophie & Noah Blumenthal, Co-founders of Move The Future By Editor Joyce Chen When students return to school this fall, it’ll be to a different, heightened environment following a tense spring riddled with headline... Read More.

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On Religion, Sexuality, and the Politics of Representation

The Seventh WaveApril 12, 2018

A Conversation With Heather White, Professor of Religion and Queer studies at the University of Puget Sound By Editor Joyce Chen I have always had a strange relationship with religion. That is to say, I’ve always been intrigued by it but ... Read More.

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On Nuance and the Friction of Conflicting Narratives

The Seventh WaveMarch 7, 2018

A Conversation With Writer Francine Prose About Film Submission By Editor Joyce Chen It will be difficult for viewers of the newly released film, Submission, based on Francine Prose’s 2000 novel Blue Angel, not to draw parallels between t... Read More.

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On Seduction, Ambiguity, and Process

The Seventh WaveOctober 31, 2017

A Conversation With 'Engender' Exhibition Artists By Editor Joyce Chen Some social justice warriors wield brushes. The Kohn Gallery's latest exhibition, Engender, features 17 contemporary artists who are approaching a study of gender bina... Read More.

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On Intersectionality, Youth Activism, and Healing Justice

The Seventh WaveAugust 11, 2017

A Conversation With Third Wave Fund Executive Director, Rye Young By Editor Joyce Chen In recent months, the term “activism” has become a buzzword associated with everything from hashtags (#NoConfederate) to Pepsi (unfortunately, eye-roll... Read More.

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Read The Red Flag

The Seventh WaveJuly 14, 2017

A Conversation with Read The Red Flag by Editors Joyce Chen and Krista Gampper There were a lot of different reactions to the November election of Donald Trump as President of the United States. Some people became news-obsessed — constant... Read More.

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On Big Nature, Our Relationship to Fear, and the Need to Re-examine Goal-Setting

The Seventh WaveMay 31, 2017

A Conversation with Author, Life Coach, and World Record Breaker Steph Jagger By Editor Brett Rawson I’ve never gone skeet shooting, but I recently interviewed Steph Jagger, and that's more or less what we did: I'd fling questions and ideas into th... Read More.

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On Public Health, Perception, and the Interconnectedness of Things

The Seventh WaveApril 5, 2017

A Conversation With Masters of Public Health Candidate Hestia Rojas By Editor Joyce Chen When the White House failed to pass a new health care bill hell bent on eradicating former President Barack Obama’s policies back in March, the reactions were ... Read More.

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Uniting the Human-Powered Outdoor Community to Stop the Public Lands Heist

The Seventh WaveFebruary 9, 2017

A Conversation with Tania Lown-Hecht of Outdoor Alliance By Editor Brett Rawson Maybe you’re the type to backpack for days on end. There you are, 50 feet from your bear can, with no light switch in sight, surrounded by the sound of jubilant coyotes... Read More.

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On Community, Social Media, and Using Our Voices

The Seventh WaveSeptember 22, 2016

A Conversation With Asian American Writers’ Workshop Cofounder Marie Myung-Ok Lee By Editor Joyce Chen Of the many things that are valuable to the creative process — stillness of mind, bouts of inspiration, and lots of caffeinated beverages (iced... Read More.

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On Raptivism and Hip-Hop as a Tool for Social Change

The Seventh WaveSeptember 1, 2016

A Conversation with Singer, Songwriter, and RAPtivist Aisha Fukushima By Editor Brett Rawson Every once in a while, a single song hooks me whole, and not for a few listens, but for a period of life: for two years while living in rural Japan (Radioh... Read More.

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On Safe Spaces, Engagement, and Redefining What We Know

The Seventh WaveAugust 26, 2016

A Conversation with The Seattle Times Staffers Audrey Carlsen and Corinne Chin By Editor Joyce Chen Oftentimes, one of the most difficult things about engaging in conversations about race is finding an entry point into the dialogue; whether it is t... Read More.

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Thoughts on the Run with Ultra Marathon Runner Krissy Moehl

The Seventh WaveJune 7, 2016

A Conversation with Ultra Marathon Runner Krissy Moehl By Editor Brett Rawson Growing up, I disliked both the idea and the activity of running. I only ran out of desperation — away from bullies, on fumes, or after the ice cream truck for a bubble p... Read More.

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On Cultural Markers, Compassion, and the Fluidity of Labels

The Seventh WaveMay 11, 2016

A Conversation with Co-Founder of the National Asian American Theatre Company, Mia Katigbak By Editors Joyce Chen & Brett Rawson If art is the means by which many creative spirits escape the harshness of reality, then it is interesting to note... Read More.

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Residency dates: Feb. 20 – 23, 2020

Submissions open: Oct. 15 – Nov. 27, 2019

Applicants notified: Week of Dec. 9, 2019

Application fees: $20 (Please feel free to email us should this fee prevent you from submitting because of financial difficulties or otherwise.)

Location: Bainbridge Island, WA (Please note: selected residents must be able to attend all four days of the residency; if your schedule changes, please notify us immediately so we can offer the space to someone who is able to fully participate.)

**All expenses paid. You will only be responsible for your own transportation.**

“I took a plane, a train and a car to join the Rhinebeck bunch this 2018, and once there I found the perfect combination of solitude and conversation that made every mile traversed a small price to pay for such an uplifting weekend.”
— Paulette Jonguitud

“This residency reminded me how important it is to find a creative community of like-minded people. When you’re creating work on your own, it can be frustrating and lonely. As a designer/artist, I loved collaborating with people from different backgrounds during the workshop.”
— Bianca Ng