Short Description

Dorland offers a self-directed Residency Program designed to nurture the artistic growth of individuals in various creative fields such as artists, writers, musicians, composers, and photographers. Nestled in a serene private reserve, residents can immerse in the quiet tranquility of their cottages and engage in optional communal activities to foster connections and collaboration.

There are five cottages set in picturesque natural​​​​ surroundings on 300 acres of protected land along a northern ridge of the Palomar Mountain range overlooking the Temecula Valley in Riverside County, Southern California. 

All artists aged 21 and over who desire time alone in a natural setting to pursue creative work are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility

The Residency Program provides a secluded working retreat for national and international artists, writers, musicians and composers.

Dorland invites residency requests from visual, literary (or other writing) and composing or performing artists. Residency stays may be as short as one week or as long as two months, based on requests and availability.

Submission Requirements

Your professional bio: 200 words or less written in 3rd person.
A recent photo to use with your bio on our Resident Directory.
Names and email addresses of two professional references.
Emergency contact information.
$40 one-time, non-refundable application fee
Work Samples:
– Writing: 2-3 PDFs (Approximately 15 pages in total)
– Visual Art: 3 jpgs
– Music: 2-3 mp3s

How to Apply

Online Application

Entry Fee

  • $40 one-time, non-refundable application fee
  • Residency fees are $400-$675 per week with discounts for residencies of four or more weeks.

Location

Dorland, United States

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 1 May 2025

Website Link: https://www.dorlandmountainarts.org/the-residency-program

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