ResidencyUS$500 fee1 Dec
Call for artists and creatives - Fall 2026
Ruby Mountain Project · Joshua Tree, United States
- Deadline
- 1 December 2026 at 23:59, Los Angeles time
- Fee
- US$500 fee, about £373. No application fee. The residency itself is fee based on a sliding scale (listed at 500 USD), varying with financial capacity, length of stay and accommodation; work trade, tent camping and day use options reduce costs.
- Award
- Residency of 1 to 7 weeks near Joshua Tree with studio space, accommodation options and some meals
- Who can enter
- Open to artists and creatives of most disciplines based anywhere in the world, at any career stage. BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ and early career applicants are especially encouraged; applicants must apply individually.Any stage
- Checked
- 2 days ago against artistcommunities.org
Ruby Mountain Project runs a land-based residency near Joshua Tree National Park in southern California, with cohorts of up to three artists staying between one and seven weeks from September to May. Applying is free via a Google form, but the residency charges a sliding-scale fee. Artists and creatives of most disciplines from anywhere may apply, with BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ and early career applicants especially encouraged.
Before you apply
The short version
Who it suits
- Artists interested in land, ecology and stewardship
- BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ artists
- Early career artists seeking unpressured time to experiment
What it asks of you
- Housing and studios are not accessible
- Pets are not allowed
- 6 of 7 applicants accepted last year
