The mission of PLAYA is to nurture innovative thinking in the arts and sciences through its programs on the edge of the Great Basin in Lake County, OR. Through residencies, a variety of public programs, events, and workshops we aim to promote dialog and positive change in the environment and the world. PLAYA’s programs serve more than 500 artists, scientists, and members of the general public annually. PLAYA’s outreach programs share the results of participants’ research with the local and regional community.