open call for lgbtq+ artist residency at nina idyllwild
The artist residency at nina Idyllwild is a queer-centered, BIPOC-forward program dedicated to LGBTQ+ artists living in California.
Located at nina's Idyllwild outpost in the San Jacinto Mountains of Riverside County, about 100 miles east of Los Angeles, the residency offers time, space, and creative refuge away from the city.
Each residency supports either one artist or a creative duo/collective—whether emerging or established— for a fully funded two-week stay.
With no distractions and the quiet of the forest as backdrop, residents are invited to immerse themselves in deep work, reflection, and creative renewal.
What's Included
Private cabin with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, living/work space, and hot tub
Utilities and internet
Professional cleaning at the beginning and end of the stay
Connection to nina's creative ecosystem in Los Angeles
Personal welcome: residents are greeted on arrival by nina's programming team and taken to dinner in town
Expectations
Residents are self-directed and self-sufficient—the residency does not provide production, fabrication, or technical support
Accepted applicants will participate in a kickoff call with the nina team and all members of the season's cohort before their residencies begin
nina's residency program is part of a broader ecosystem, and we encourage residents to build an ongoing relationship with nina and participate in future programming
All residents agree to take part in an artist showcase and salon hosted at nina in Atwater Village, Los Angeles during the first quarter of 2027, where the cohort will share work and reflections with the community
Eligibility
Open to LGBTQ+ artists living in California
Open to both emerging and established artists
Solo applicants or creative duos/collectives are welcome (see note above)
nina seeks artists who are experimental yet rigorous—artists seeking focused time to be productive and disciplined while also leaning into rest as a source of generative creativity
The residency is best suited for writing, digital, conceptual, research, and interdisciplinary artists
At this time, the program does not support studio-intensive practices such as painting, ceramics, sculpture, or large-scale installation