About JTHAR
Established in 2007, Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency (JTHAR) is an artist-centric nonprofit residency that awards an international community of artists the gifts of time and space amidst the extraordinary natural beauty of Joshua Tree National Park. Seven week residencies include scholarship funds, living accommodations, and studio space designed to accommodate a broad range of artistic activity and open studio events. JTHAR respects the critical role artists play in our society, and it aims to foster creativity, trust, courage, diversity and acceptance by facilitating opportunities for exploring, experimenting, quiet reflection, engagement and cross-cultural exchange with the vibrant local community. JTHAR establishes space for inspiration to happen, so artists can do the work of innovating, changing the cultural landscape and generating a fresh look at the way we connect to each other and to the world.
October 1st Open Studio with Katie Miller
|
|
|
My JTHAR residency experience has been revelatory and filled with inspiration and wonder. Water has remained a constant through-line in my explorations of the desert and an evolution of my recent work. Diving deep into the secrets of water in the ecosystems, while researching the mining history of the area, has proven endlessly fascinating. 'Desert Explorations' is a collection of observations, explorations, and experiments inspired by my brief time in the majesty of the desert and impacts on the landscape over time." - Katie Miller
Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency 2023 FellowsThis year, your support can change an artist's life. Help support the arts through Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency. Your donation will help JTHAR continue to invite artists to Joshua Tree to create and learn from the vibrancy of California's High Desert.
|
|
The memories I made at the Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency will always hold a special place in my heart and mark a pivotal turning point in my artistic journey. The opportunity to spend time in the midst of such natural beauty allowed me to find inspiration, delve into my thoughts, and explore trajectories like never before. JTHAR’s generosity and dedication to fostering artistic growth are truly remarkable.
— JUSTIN M ZIELKE (2023)
Coming from the over populated landscape of New York City, it took me a while to adjust to the wide sky, to the desert's prickly but fascinating creatures, the overwhelming daylight and the overwhelmingly dark nights, and the dry dry heat. But eventually, thanks to my fellow residents, and to the warmth and kindnesses of the ITHAR board members, Joshua Tree became the place I was able to feel myself again. My time there helped me reengage with my writing in a way I very much needed. It's a bit counterintuitive perhaps, but the barbed landscape eventually proved itself capable of holding me tenderly. And so I let it. And for that gift, I'm immensely grateful.
— BERNARD FERGUSON (2021)
Every aspect of my practice took on new dimensions. new depth. thanks to the support and guidance of the JTHAR Ieadership, ever ready to advise and introduce even amid the strictures of the pandemic. The residency proved to be the most transformational stint of my creative career. eclipsing graduate school and professionalpositions. I am infinitely grateful to the opportunity and communitv granted to me by JTHAR.
— KATY NINER (2020)
Contact JTHAR |
Have questions about the residency?
Want to learn more about the Monthly Residences? Drop us a line.
|
Thank you to our sponsors:
