Since 2015, MARS (formerly Mineral School) has nurtured literary, performing, and visual artists to generate new work and present that work to the public. We accomplish this via an overnight artists residency program and public arts events.
Fall Residency Call
We’re taking apps for fall 2026 from July 3 to August 1, 2026, via Submittable.
Upcoming Events
Annual fundraiser on July 16 in Seattle! UFO Club 2x a month in Mineral year-round. Clay Camp in August! With much more to come…
Illustrious Alums
We’ve hosted writers and artists from all walks of life, all ages and identities and career stages, and all corners of this continent and planet.
Support MARS
Give artists the gift of time and space and community in which to create new work! We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Your tax-deductible contributions help us support self-directed creativity through residencies as well as arts activities in our new church space in downtown Mineral and beyond.
