WHO CAN APPLY
The Wayward retreat is open to all artists in all disciplines who:
are trans, non-binary, cis women, or folks of other marginalized genders
are over the age of 21
are actively pursuing their creative calling with focused intention
If you are wondering about your eligibility for Wayward, please contact us.
All retreaters must read and agree to our Code of Conduct.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for the Wayward retreat that runs Sept 11-18, 2024 are now open. All applications must be submitted by 11:59pm pacific on May 1st, 2023.
To apply, please complete the following steps:
1 // Submit your online application. In addition to contact information and other logistical questions, you will be asked to describe:
What do you create? Describe your art to us.
Tell us where you are in your creative career. As a starting point: How much time a week do you spend on your art? Is it a full or part-time job? What have you achieved in your art that you’re proud of? What goals do you still want to accomplish?
What are you hoping to get out of this retreat? How, specifically, will you use your solo work time? Why is this a good moment in your career for you to take this retreat?\\
How much of the retreat would you prefer to work solo, versus group workshops, collaborations, creative coaching, etc.?
If you have attended Wayward in the past, please tell us why you would like to attend this year. How have you changed? What are you looking for now?
2 // Submit samples of your work. There is a spot to upload material and share links within the online applications. Your samples can take any form — writing, songs, photos of your art, scripts, videos, portfolios, your website. Whatever you think is best. Please don’t put together new samples for us; we’d like to see what you already have. If you have questions about how best to submit your work, contact us.
3 // If invited, complete a zoom interview with us. Applicants moving on to the second round will complete a 15-minute zoom interview with the Wayward organizers in January. These interviews are an additional chance for us to get to know you. The Wayward experience is intimate and immersive and not for everyone. We want to make sure your goals align with what the retreat is able to provide.
Have questions about any aspect of the application? Contact us.