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

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Each resident (solo or duo/collective) 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 on arrival by nina's programming team 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 kickoff call with the nina team and all members of the season's cohort before their residencies begin

• nina's residency program is part of a broader ecosystem, and we encourage residents to build an ongoing relationship with nina and participate in future programming

• All residents agree to take part in an artist showcase and salon hosted at nina in Atwater Village, Los Angeles during the third 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/collectives are welcome (see note below)

• nina seeks artists who are experimental yet rigorous—artists seeking focused time to be productive and disciplined while also leaning into rest as a source of generative creativity

• 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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A note on creative duos/collectives:

We welcome applications from small creative groups of 2-4 people. The cabin has two bedrooms, each with with one large bed. Groups should be comfortable sharing sleeping space and living closely for the duration of the residency.

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Fees & Funding

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

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

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

• A reduced or fully waived fee is available to ensure no one is excluded from applying due to financial hardship (see application for details)

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

• Reliable transportation is necessary for this residency

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Application Timeline

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• Applications open: February 20, 2026 at 12pm PST

• Applications deadline: March 20, 2026 at 11:59pm PST

• Notices sent: By April 3, 2026

• Residencies begin: May 2, 2026