residency - fall / winter 2025-2026

The artist residency at nina is a queer-centered 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.

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Each residency supports either one artist or a creative duo/partnership—whether emerging or established— for a fully funded two-week stay.

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With no distractions and the quiet of the forest as backdrop, residents are invited to immerse themselves in deep work, reflection, and creative renewal.

Fall / Winter 2025-2026 Residency Dates​

• Oct 18 - Nov 1, 2025
• Nov 8 - Nov 22, 2025
• Dec 6 - Dec 20, 2025
• Jan 10 - Jan 24, 2026
• Jan 31 - Feb 14, 2026
• Feb 21 - Mar 7, 2026

Expectations

• Residents are self-directed and self-sufficient—the residency does not provide production, fabrication, or technical support
• Accepted applicants will participate in a group Zoom call with the founder and all members of the season's cohort before their residencies begin
• As a condition of participation, 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 2026, where the cohort will share work and reflections with the community