PEOPLE PEOPLE ARTIST RESIDENCIES
PEOPLE PEOPLE ARTIST RESIDENCIES
join us for art, rest & play on 95 acres of beautiful farm land in the San Francisco East Bay.
WE ARE A GROUP OF ARTISTS HELPING EACH OTHER MAKE VULNERABLE, QUALITY WORK.
People People Media Foundation exists because Jared Callahan struggled as an artist. As Jared continued to persevere through rejection, he realized that there had to be a better way to build a sustainable career as a working creative. All artists have been fed the lie that if they continue to struggle at their craft alone (often leading to isolation, alcoholism, and crippling debt) then one day, when they’re “discovered”, it’ll all be worth it. This is not sustainable. This is not hospitable to artists from marginalized communities who aren’t given the same chances to thrive. This stance pits neighbors against each other, because if one person fails or quits, there is more space for others to climb the ladder of success.
However, we believe the true path forward is collaboration. Jared has a vision for artists supporting the work of their contemporaries. PPMF was founded to help tell the stories of humans who would have found themselves on the fringes of society based on their age, skin color, religion, sexuality, or financial status. We believe the future is artists from all mediums working congruously— being shaped by each other and their work.
what we do
& why we do it
We believe that artists need to exist within a variety of tension. Holding this tension is exhausting and often cannot be done well alone. We partner with artists to help hold the tensions of both rest and action, of dreaming up ideas and also executing through hard work, of solitude to find one's voice and honest community feedback to help refine it. We value both acceptance and transformation. Resistance and embrace.
In conjunction with Heirloom East Bay, we host a residential art program in the rolling hills just south of Oakland, CA. With stays ranging from 3 days to 3 months, we invite artists to come stay on our 95-acre art farm. Each artist sets a personal goal before being accepted into the program to establish the focus of the time. Some artists have chosen to enjoy a creative sabbatical, letting ideas percolate. Others have set clear goals for finishing their manuscript or music album. We believe that being in a beautiful place and interacting with the animals and land provide a valuable contrast our busy society and the often isolating world of an artist. One of the primary aspects of the retreat is the weekly art critique, where artists have a chance to share their work and receive feedback from the community. We have found that a change in location and daily rhythms can help artists grow into their next season of creativity.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: NICK GIANNETTO
Join Nick as he gives us a look into life on the farm and reflects on how he spent his three month residency.
about
WHO
This retreat is for poets, philosophers, painters, zine-makers, naturalists, all but dissertationers, novelists, scriptwriters, filmmakers, musicians, photographers, magicians, storytellers, fine artists, dancers, performance artists, puppeteers, jugglers, printmakers, curators, programmers, non-profit staff, justice workers, revolutionaries, resistors, protestors, rabble-rousers, cross-stichers, fashion designers, digital artists, influencers, or people who just need a break.
This retreat is not limited to artists and creatives! If you need time away from your routine in a restorative and rejuvenating environment, you are welcome here.
WHERE
We are based on 95 acres of farmland, 20 minutes south of Oakland in the San Francisco East Bay Area. We’re ideally situated— 35 minutes from the world-class city of San Francisco, but surrounded by animals and peaceful rolling hills.
LENGTH
We recommend a 10 day retreat, as it will give you enough time to get acclimated, soak in the experience, and accomplish a goal during your visit. However, we are open stays ranging from two days to ten weeks.
COST
The cost of this program is $100/night. We believe in the value of what we’re offering— so much so that we’ve dedicated our lives to it. The money that you invest in yourself through this retreat will have life-altering impacts on your soul and art, which we hope you see as well worth the nightly rate. Your payment also helps us keep this place running and care for the animals and land.
Scholarships are available on a sliding scale to those who need. We rely on your generosity to make this retreat accessible to a variety of people and encourage you to pay at the at-cost level or above if your income allows.
OFFERINGS
Your payment covers your stay on the farm in a private room in a 9-bedroom community farmhouse, along with access to a workspace, our ever-expanding lending library, a woodshop, mini skate park, garden, pool, creek, meadow, 6-hole putt-putt, 9-hole frisbee golf course, hills to hike, animals to pet, and a tire swing.
How you decide to use this time and space is up to you. Choose your own adventure!
Along with the physical space, you are invited to engage with a few additional opportunities that we believe will be invaluable to your artistic and general human life. We are always dreaming up new ideas, but currently offer the following:
A digital detox challenge during your first 48 hours on the farm
An opportunity to present your work to the community for feedback at a Friday Night Art Critique
An optional creative direction session with a permanent resident artist
ADD-ONS
We have a number of resources and services available within our community that you can take advantage of during your stay! (Additional costs apply.) Interested in any of the following? We’ll connect you with resident artists and mentors from our community!
Detailed film notes from a producer
Professional styled photoshoot
A recording session with a music producer
Spiritual direction
Enneagram or Gallup StrengthQuest coaching
and more!
faq
You must have lots of questions.
do i need to be an artist to apply? when is payment due? is financial aid available? do i have to sign anything? do i need to take time off of work? how do i get there? how fancy is this place? what should i bring? am i responsible for my own food? is there wifi? can i bring my children or partner? can i bring pets? who will be on the farm? do i need to be social during my stay? can i stay forever?
Any other questions?
Let’s start a conversation. Click the link below to let us know you’re interested, and we’ll reach out shortly!
Or, feel free to email natalie@peoplepeoplemedia.com.
