metasofa artists community

Tucson, Arizona, United States

  • Updated on: Jul 8, 2022 (almost 3 years ago)
  • Created on: Jul 8, 2011 (almost 14 years ago)

Mission Statement

Spiritual artists community, experiential school, off-grid eco-village, appropriate technology development, alternative media production, resource network support

Community Description

Design and proposal for support of transcendent creativity...

Cultural diversity with spiritual consciousness is essential - welcoming each other with respect, kindness, learning and understanding. This also includes people of all ages and abilities, and of any economic status.

Living and working together in community is a spiritual practice, where co-operation means with each other... and with guidance from each person's inspiration (co-operation with spirit, as any artist knows), and then also verified by consensus among members of the community. Depending on viewpoint, there are no leaders, or everyone is a co-leader.

Each person's time is equally valuable, by definition. Maximum 'free' time for healing & creative work. Minimal overhead of all types, including community meetings & chores.

Ecological appropriate technology, and off-grid independence from conventional 'resources'.

Proposed resident population of 10 to 50, including students, with additional capacity for hundreds of visitors during public events. Non-resident membership is limited by the size of the universe.

Proposed community resources, projects, businesses - theatre & art gallery, restaurant & bakery, greenhouse, gardens & housing around the community.

Proposed experiential 'non-school' open educational environment - including music/dance/theatre, media-art production, ecological & appropriate technology, holistic health...

More about the proposed community design - metasofa.org/community

We're facilitating Tucson's community timebank - metasofa.org/timebank - and the (international) Timebank Knowledge Commons Library - metasofa.org/tb-kc

For current projects and latest news, please see – metasofa.org/news

About

  • Type(s):
    • Commune (organized around sharing almost everything)
    • Ecovillage (organized around ecology and sustainability)
    • Spiritual or Religious
  • Programs & Activities:
    • Transition Town (post-petroleum and off-grid communities.)
    • School, Educational Institute or Experience
    • Volunteer, Internship, or Apprenticeship, or WWOOF’ing
    • Ethical Business, Investment Group, or Alternative Currency
    • Organization, Resource, or Network
  • Location: To Be Determined

Housing

  • Status: We do not have land
  • Planned Residence Types:
    • Room(s) in a house or building
    • Tiny house
    • Yurt, tee-pee, dome, treehouse, or tent
    • Mobile homes, RV's, converted buses
    • Natural built structues
    • Lots to build on
  • Housing Provided:
    • Rental
    • Work-exchange
    • Included in Membership
  • Land Owned By: Community controlled land trust
  • Additional Comments: We are currently in search of land, or an existing land trust to join. Currently based in urban Tucson Arizona, wanting to be both urban and rural, and in northern New Mexico and other areas also. Some projects are non-location-specific or mobile. Also see - metasofa.org/news

Membership

  • Adult Members: 2
  • Percent Women: 50%
  • Percent Men: 50%
  • Visitors Accepted: Yes
  • Visitor Process: Currently we do not have overnight accommodations for travelers, but if you're in the Tucson area, we'd love to meet you and talk with you. Please contact us well in advance by email. also see - metasofa.org/news - metasofa.org/community
  • Open to New Members: Yes
  • Membership Process: membership process similar to FIC & FEC

Government

  • Decision Making: Consensus (everyone agrees)
  • Identified Leader: No
  • Leadership Core Group: No

Economics

  • Dues, Fees, or Shared Expenses: Yes
  • Shared Income: Partial Sharing of Income
  • Additional Comments: all contributions of money and labor are voluntary as needed - see - metasofa.org/community

Sustainability Practices

  • Energy Infrastructure: We use both systems.
  • Current Renewable Energy Generation: 50-75%
  • Energy Sources: Solar
  • Planned Renewable Energy Generation: 100%
  • Current Food Produced: Up to 25%
  • Planned Food Produced: From 50-75%
  • Food Produced Locally: From 50-75%

Lifestyle

  • Common Facilities:
    • Common House
    • Garden(s)
    • Greenhouse(s)
    • Vehicle Share
    • Library
    • Workshop
    • Swimming pond or pool
    • Hot tub or hot springs
    • Outdoor Kitchen
    • Large Scale Kitchen
    • Stage or Auditorium
    • Swingsets & play areas
    • Gym or sports area
    • Internet
  • Internet Available: Yes, both the community and individuals provide it
  • Internet Fast?: Yes, it's fine.
  • Cellphone Service: Not good for most people.
  • Shared Meals: 2-5 times per week
  • Dietary Practices:
    • Organic (no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers)
    • GMO Free (only non-genetically modified organisms)
    • Vegetarian Only
    • Mostly Vegan
  • Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Somewhat - there are some dietary restrictions or customs.
  • Special Diets OK: Yes
  • Alcohol Use: No, this community does not permit alcohol use.
  • Tobacco Use: No, this community does not permit tobacco use.
  • Additional Diet Comments: re Dietary Practice - organic vegetarian, vegan, cooked, raw, live, yum yum - re Alcohol - may be incidental in fermented foods - re Alcohol Tobacco TV etc - no drugs - also see - metasofa.org/workshops
  • Common Spiritual Practice(s): Ecumenical (accepts all religions or spiritual practices)
  • Spiritual Practice Expected?: Yes
  • Education Style(s):
    • Home Schooling
    • Private Schooling at the Community
    • Up to each family or individual
  • Expected Healthcare Practices: Consciousness, appreciation, and responsibility for one's self, and one's community and environment - also see - metasofa.org/community - metasofa.org/workshops
  • Healthcare Options:
    • Partial, Special, or Limited Community Plan
    • Up to each family, household, or individual
  • Additional Comments: re Common Facilities – most are proposed / planned until we have land - re Spiritual Practices - whatever traditions or practices people bring with them, cultural diversity with spiritual consciousness is essential, welcoming each other with respect, kindness, learning and understanding - re Education Styles - the community is a school - see - metasofa.org/community

Additional Comments

Proposed community design - http://metasofa.org/community - Current projects and latest news - http://metasofa.org/news - Timebank Knowledge Commons Library - http://metasofa.org/tb-kc/ - Tucson Community Timebank - http://metasofa.org/timebank/

Community Network or Organization Affiliations

Timebanking and resource sharing

Fair Housing Laws

This community acknowledges that their listing does not include any potential violations of the Fair Housing Law, or that they do not provide housing. For any questions about this topic please see our Content Policies and contact FIC with any questions or concerns: directory@ic.org.