joshua tree highlands artist residency 2027-2028
Know before you apply
- Artists able to commit seven full weeks
- Artists with access to a vehicle
- Artists comfortable with desert heat
- Must donate one completed work
- No family, partners or pets
- $1,500 scholarship toward costs
Each year we invite 6 artists from around the world to create work amidst the beauty of Joshua Tree National Park. JTHAR fosters creativity through opportunities for exploring, experimenting, quiet reflection, engagement and cross-cultural exchange with the vibrant local artist community. We establish spaces where inspiration happens on a daily basis, so artists can do the work of innovating, changing the cultural landscape and generating a fresh look at the way we connect to each other and to the world.
Seven Week Artist Residencies :
MAY 4, 2027 - JUNE 22, 2027
AUGUST 24, 2027 - OCTOBER 12, 2027
JANUARY 11, 2028 - FEBRUARY 29, 2028
Residency Terms and Expectations: Artists must provide transportation to and from the program. A vehicle is needed during the residency stay. Artists chosen must be able to attend for the seven week program. No exceptions. Artists are welcome to have visitors during the residency. Visitors are limited to a two night stay. We cannot accommodate family members, partners or pets. Artists must notify hosts of planned visitors.
Artists chosen for the residency will be required to donate one completed work to the JTHAR program.
Mid-Residency Review: Artists will share their work-in-progress with the board members during a mid-residency review. Reviews are helpful opportunities to discuss progress or issues with completing projects.
Final Exhibition: Artists have the option of an open studio exhibition of their work at the JTHAR Ranch.