Residencies at nina Idyllwild span two weeks (14 days). 

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Each resident (solo or duo/partnership) is provided housing and workspace in our private cabin, nestled in the San Jacinto Mountains.

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Idyllwild is located approximately 100 miles east of Los Angeles and about 50 miles from Palm Springs. 

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What's Included

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• Private cabin with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, living/work space, and hot tub 

• ​Utilities and internet

• Professional cleaning at the beginning and end of the stay

• Connection to nina's creative ecosystem in Los Angeles

• Personal welcome: residents are greeted by the founder upon arrival and taken to dinner in town

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Expectations

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• Residents are self-directed and self-sufficient—the residency does not provide production, fabrication, or technical support

• Accepted applicants will participate in a group Zoom call with the founder and all members of the season's cohort before their residencies begin

• As a condition of participation, all residents agree to take part in an artist showcase and salon hosted at nina in Atwater Village, Los Angeles during the first quarter of 2026, where the cohort will share work and reflections with the community

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Eligibility

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• Open to LGBTQ+ artists living in California

• Open to both emerging and established artists

• Solo applicants or creative duos/partnerships welcome

• The residency is best suited for writing, digital, conceptual, research, and interdisciplinary artists

• At this time, the program does not support studio-intensive practices such as painting, ceramics, sculpture, or large-scale installation

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Fees & Funding

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• Residencies are fully funded. There is no cost to participate once accepted

• Applicants pay a non-refundable $20 application fee to help cover administrative costs

• A sliding scale or fee waiver is available upon request, to ensure no one is excluded from applying due to financial hardship

• Residents are responsible for travel, food, and personal materials

• Housing, utilities, and cleaning are covered by the residency

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Application Timeline

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• Applications open: September 5, 2025

• Applications deadline: September 26, 2025

• Notifications sent: October 3, 2025

• Residencies begin: October 18, 2025