artist residency

​Founded in 2007, JTHAR is a nonprofit artist residency that 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. Each year we invite 6 artists from around the world to create work amidst the beauty of Joshua Tree National Park.

Artists selected for this program are at all stages of their careers and work in all media, including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, film, video, new media, installation, fiction and non fiction writing, interdisciplinary, social practice and architecture.

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.

7 Week Artist Residencies: May 1, 2023 - June 19, 2023 June 26, 20223 - August 14, 2023 August 21, 2023 - October 9, 2023 January 15, 2024 - March 4, 2024

​Submission Deadline for Residencies - January 10, 2023

Selection Process: Artists are selected to attend the residency by the JTHAR Board Members. The committee reviews all applications submitted to the program. Selection is based on the merit of the artist's portfolio and the residency proposal.

Scholarship Information: Residency recipients will receive a one thousand dollar scholarship/stipend to deter the costs of participating in the program. Funds can be used towards art supplies, transportation, meals, etc.

Gothard Family Artist Scholarship: The Gothard Family Artist Scholarship awards a $1200 stipend to a JTHAR residency recipient of African American heritage. The selection process for the Gothard Family Artist Scholarship is based on the artist successfully meeting all JTHAR eligibility criteria. This award is for visual artists only. Barbara Gothard is an African American artist who lives, works, and is influenced by the Palm Springs/Mojave Desert region.