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Self-Structured Residency
Family-friendlyCollectives eligible
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, writers, researchers, and creative professionals seeking a self-directed residency for one to four weeks.
- The Focus: This program offers a quiet, self-directed retreat for creative practice at A-Z West. Residents experience a tranquil desert environment to focus on their work and gain new perspective.
- The Funding: This is a paid residency costing $500 per week plus a one-time $100 cleaning fee.
- Key Requirements: Artists must not use materials like paint, pastels, or clay that could damage the artwork-as-living-space.
DeadlineRolling deadline
Award$500 USD
Cost to attend$500 per week, plus a $100 cleaning fee. An additional fee applies for pets.
Duration1–4 weeks
Program datesAvailable year-round, scheduled up to six months in advance.
LocationJoshua Tree, CA
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Application notesApplications are accepted on a rolling basis, though the application form is not linked on the website; interested parties should contact the organization. Residencies are scheduled up to six months in advance. Note that certain materials (e.g., acrylic/oil paint, pastels, clay) are prohibited to protect the living spaces, which are considered artworks.
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