Residencies / Verified 7 September 2026
Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency offers a seven-week program with housing, studio space, and a $1,500 scholarship for artists working in any medium. The $45 application fee is due by December 15, 2027. You must be 18 or older and able to attend the full seven weeks; musical submissions are not accepted.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. December 15, 2027
“December 15, 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $45 to apply
“$45 entry”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get.
“$1,500 scholarship; dedicated studio space; private air-conditioned house; optional open-studio exhibition”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Seven weeks
Who can apply. Open to all U.S. and international artists age 18 or older. Must be able to attend full seven-week program with no exceptions. Musical submissions not accepted.
How they choose.
“JTHAR Board Members and selected jurors based on merit of artist's portfolio and residency proposal”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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