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Djerassi 

"The quality level of the artists is very high at the Djerassi Program and being a month together with these artists, who are at first virtual strangers to you, does not have to lead to a successful interaction artistically. But we were a great group together. Everyone was asked to give a presentation of their work."

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Unesco Aschberg Residencies 

Every year the Unesco Culture and Promotion Fund offers a unique bursary programme for artists from all disciplines. Many host organisations all over the world are announcing special residency calls as part of the Unesco Aschberg Fund.

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Djerassi Resident Artists Program

2325 Bear Gulch Road
Woodside, CA 94062-4405
USA

Description

To support and enhance the creativity of artists by providing uninterrupted time for work, reflection, and collegial interaction in a setting of great natural beauty, to preserve the land on which the Program is situated.

Each year dozens of artists from across world, travel to the open hillsides and deep redwood forests where The Djerassi Resident Artists Program takes place.

Technical Information

Reference library, Dark room, Recording studio

Accommodation Information

Individual rooms in shared house. No accommodations for children or spouses are available. Friends or family who are in the area for brief visits cannot be accommodated overnight at the facility. They are welcome for day visits and dinner at the ranch. No personal pets are allowed. Accomodation is separate from studio. The studios are rustic with wood burning stoves and modest sleeping lofts.

Paid by host

At no cost to the selected artists, residents are provided with living and studio accommodations, all meals and full support from our professional staff. Board, food, etc. During the week evening meals are prepared. On the weekends there is access to the kitchens and the artists share cooking responsibilities.

Paid by artist

Individual traveling expenses. Working material. Personal needs.

Location

In the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, 40 miles south of San Fransisco. Situated on a secluded former cattle ranch, its grounds consist of 580 acres of open range lands, redwood and oak forests, mountain streams and miles of hiking trails with spectular views of the Pacific Ocean.

Deadline

February, 15th

Application Criteria

The residencies are intended as professional development opportunities for contemporary artists, producers, writers and curators. Artistic merit is the basis for selections. Proposals for self-directed creative residencies must be compatible with available studio space, facilities and resources. The Leighton Studios program also offers Independent residency opportunities.

Application address

2325 Bear Gulch Road
Woodside, CA 94062-4405
USA
Telephone +1 650 7471250
Fax +1 650 7470105
E-mail drap@djerassi.org
www.djerassi.org