Open Call for LGBTQ+ Artist Residency at nina Idyllwild

Overview

The artist residency at nina Idyllwild is a queer-centered program dedicated to LGBTQ+ artists living in California. Located in the San Jacinto Mountains of Riverside County, about 100 miles east of Los Angeles, the residency offers time, space, and creative refuge away from the city. Each residency supports either one artist or a creative duo/collective—whether emerging or established—for a fully funded two-week stay.

Who May Apply

• LGBTQ+ artists living in California
• Any stage of career (emerging or established)
• Solo applicants or creative duos/collectives (2–4 people) welcome
• Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
• Children allowed for full stay
• Pets not allowed

What's Not Supported

The program does not support studio-intensive practices such as painting, ceramics, sculpture, or large-scale installation. The residency is best suited for writing, digital, conceptual, research, and interdisciplinary artists.

What's Included

• Private cabin with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, living/work space, and hot tub
• Utilities and internet
• Professional cleaning at the beginning and end of stay
• Connection to nina's creative ecosystem in Los Angeles
• Personal welcome: residents are greeted on arrival and taken to dinner in town

Expectations

• Residents are self-directed and self-sufficient; the residency does not provide production, fabrication, or technical support
• Participate in a kickoff call with the nina team and all members of the season's cohort before residencies begin
• Participate in an end-of-season artist showcase and salon at nina in Atwater Village, Los Angeles, where the cohort will share work and reflections with the community

Key Dates

• Application deadline: August 21, 2026
• Residency length: 2 weeks

Fees

• Application fee: $20

Application

Submit at https://www.cometonina.com/artist-residency. See accessibility information at https://www.cometonina.com/accessibility-statement.