Applications for 2018 Mineral School residencies (and the six fellowships available to help cover costs) are due on February 15. Writers and visual artists who need a place to start something new or finish something big should leap on this: Mineral School is young, but rapidly gaining an ardent following. The setting is quirky and idyllic, the food is good, and the company is exceptional — just ask Clare Johnson, whose last round-up of Post-It Note art on this site documented her experience at the program.

Visit our sponsorship page for more details and a link to the application form. Or meet Mineral School in person on January 28, at the Seattle Public Library's Residencies Revealed event. They'd be delighted to see you!

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