2026 residency

Blue Mountain Center is a working community of writers, artists, and activists in the heart of Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York.

Established creative and non-fiction writers, artists not requiring exceptional facilities, composers, filmmakers, and activists working for social justice are eligible applicants. Residents are chosen by an Admissions Committee of accomplished authors and artists. The committee is particularly interested in fine work which evinces social and ecological concern and is aimed at a general audience. International applicants are welcome. Please note that the residencies are subject to adaptation due to the ongoing pandemic.

Dates for the 2026 residency sessions are as follows: 

• Residency #1: Friday, June 19 – Friday, July 17, 2026

• Residency #2: Friday, July 24 – Friday, August 21, 2026

• Residency #3: Friday, September 4 – Friday, October 2, 2026

Before you apply:

Please note that cell phones are prohibited in common spaces at Blue Mountain Center. We've found that cell phones and the constant connectivity they entail conflict with our mission and detract from the experience of being here. We have a phone booth with unlimited long distance calling available for resident use.

There is no Wi-Fi. A small, shared internet center located in the Main House has one public computer and several ethernet cables for personal laptops. We have several Apple USB adapters available for residents whose laptops do not have ethernet ports.

Both the phone booth and internet center are open to residents 24 hours a day. Family and loved ones may call the BMC office in the event of an emergency.