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Three Poems by Teri Vela

The Seventh WaveOctober 26, 2020

Waterloo “The opposite of rape is understanding” Duplex, Jericho Brown i begin as a foreign body. it is a form of mothering to hurt yourself rather than oth... Read More.

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It’s me, Mom.

The Seventh WaveSeptember 17, 2018

It's me, Mom. by Bianca Ng My parents gave up a comfortable life in China so that their children could have better opportunities. When they came to ... 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