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Dream Factory Sound Sanctuary
Housing: Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin); partially accessible; includes access to laundry, WiFi, housekeeping services, air conditioning, private kitchen access, and communal shower area with private bathtub/toilet in studio building.
- Who Can Apply: Open to musicians, composers, producers, and sound artists at any stage of creative development, working across acoustic, electronic, experimental, interdisciplinary, and culturally rooted musical traditions; both solo artists and small collaborative projects considered.
- The Focus: Immersive residency for recording, composition development, music production learning, experimental sound practices, and artistic growth in a professional studio environment.
- The Funding: Residency includes lodging, all meals, full studio access, instrument library, optional engineer mentorship, wellness services (bodywork, Reiki, hot springs day pass), and video documentation; $40 non-refundable application fee required.
- Key Requirements: Online application form submission with $40 non-refundable application fee; applicants should demonstrate genuine interest in the residency experience and meaningful use of the studio environment.
DeadlineRolling deadline
Application fee$40
Cost to attendIf you are accepted into the 3-week residency, the program itself does not cost money.
Duration3 weeks
LocationAlpine, CA
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesmusic production, sound art, composition, experimental sound practices
Application notesResidency is rolling/ongoing; spring and summer availability currently full but all applicants kept on file for future openings. Pets not allowed. Applicants should be comfortable working independently while engaging collaboratively with staff when appropriate. Pre-orientation communication available to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or health needs. Orientation provided upon arrival. Studio orientation and support provided by staff and dedicated tech. On-call studio support available. Accessibility contact: Dustin Valentine (dustin@dreamfactorystudio.org). Case-by-case consideration for caregiver/aide/PCA and accessible housing for companions. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergy-accommodating meal options available. Snacks and beverages provided.
Contactinfo@dreamfactorystudio.org
Dream Factory Sound Sanctuary
Organization based in Alpine