At PLAYA, breakthroughs often come in quiet, unexpected ways. Sometimes it’s in the middle of a long workday in the studio, other times during a walk along the lake, or even over a meal shared with someone from an entirely different field.

That’s the power of PLAYA! It creates the conditions for discovery, reflection, and connection that ripple outward long after residents leave.

Since 2011, over 800 artists and scientists have carried their PLAYA experiences into books, research, performances, classrooms, and communities.

But PLAYA's future depends on you.

We’re facing new financial challenges as traditional sources of funding shrink. But this moment also reminds us of something important: PLAYA has always thrived because of its people. Your gift today is what keeps the doors open, the meals on the table, and the residencies alive.

Thanks to the generosity of 99 donors so far this season, we are moving forward with hope. But we still have more to raise before year’s end.

Your gift today will directly support:

77 fully awarded residencies
BIPOC residency cohorts with stipends
The Wildfire + Water program bringing artists and scientists together in creative collaboration
Free arts, science, and cultural programs for Lake County youth and neighbors
Ongoing care of the land and facilities that make PLAYA possible

PLAYA has never just been about a place; it’s about the people who believe in what can happen because of this place.

As the year comes to a close, please consider making a special end-of-year gift to PLAYA. Every dollar matters. Every donor counts. Together, we can ensure PLAYA remains a place where ideas grow, connections flourish, and creativity thrives under the wide, high desert sky.

With gratitude and hope,

Ana Varas
Executive Director, PLAYA

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