Programa de Artistas Residentes da Djerassi

The Djerassi Resident Artists Program is a prestigious, fully funded residency that invites artists from around the world to work in a secluded, natural setting on a 583‑acre ranch in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The program offers a one‑month residency, typically lasting 4–5 weeks, with private studio space, room, and board provided at no cost. Facilities include three visual art studios, a dance studio, a darkroom, and a music composition studio equipped with a baby grand and electric piano. A chef prepares communal dinners Monday through Friday, while residents prepare their own breakfasts, lunches, and weekend meals using program‑supplied provisions. The residency is open to visual, literary, musical, dance, media, technology, and scientific artists, with a focus on emerging and mid‑career artists as well as established artists with national or international reputations. Applicants must submit work samples in their chosen discipline, apply in English, and commit to the full residency period. The program does not provide accommodation for spouses, partners, or children, and pets are not allowed. Applications for the 2027 residency will open on September 1, 2026 and close on October 9, 2026. The program is annual, with new cohorts typically running from March through November each year.

workshops, mentorship, facilities, equipment

6 distinct habitats at Djerassi. 6% of applicants accepted in 2019. 11 artists per session. 54 countries Djerassi artists originate from. 583 acres of Djerassi property. 1122 total applicants in 2019. 2511 artists in residence since 1979. 10000 cost in US dollars of each residency.