Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency 2027-2028

Joshua Tree Highlands invites six artists each year from around the world for seven-week residencies near Joshua Tree National Park. Artists at all career stages working in all media are eligible. Each resident receives living accommodations, studio space and a $1,500 scholarship toward participation costs. Sessions are May 4–June 22, 2027; August 24–October 12, 2027; and January 11–February 29, 2028. Residents may hold an optional open studio exhibition at the JTHAR Ranch.

Open to US and international artists aged 18 or older, at all career stages, working in all media, including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, film, video, new media, installation, fiction and nonfiction writing, interdisciplinary work, social practice and architecture. The listed artistic fields also include applied arts, dance, design, digital, education, fashion, performance, printmaking, public art, research, sound art, textiles and visual arts. Application materials include application forms, CV, artist statement and artwork/portfolio. Application fee: $45; no participation or additional fees. Artists must attend the full seven-week program, with no exceptions, provide transportation to and from the program, and have a vehicle during the residency. Available sessions: May 4–June 22, 2027; August 24–October 12, 2027; January 11–February 29, 2028. Family members, partners and pets cannot be accommodated. Visitors may stay for no more than two nights, and artists must notify hosts of planned visitors. Residents must donate one completed work to JTHAR and share work in progress with board members at a mid-residency review. An open studio exhibition at the JTHAR Ranch is optional. Each artist is assigned a house in which to live and work and may also use the shared dedicated studio divided by movable walls. Recipients receive a $1,500 scholarship to defer participation costs, usable toward art supplies, transportation, meals and similar expenses. Summer months can be very hot; all houses have air conditioning.