It was simply amazing to have so much time to myself to focus and concentrate solely on my writing. This was my first residency, and I will always cherish it. I learned quite a bit about myself as a writer, and what I'm capable of. I will always look back on the time I spent here as one of the most memorable experiences not only in my life as a writer, but as a person.

Kerry Jones
Witchita, KS

Santa Clara County-based and San Mateo County-based artists

The Djerassi Resident Artists Program invites Santa Clara County-based and San Mateo County-based artists working in the primary disciplines of the visual arts, new media/new genre, literature, choreography and music composition to apply for two Residency Fellowships for the 2009 residency season.  Made possible in part by a grant from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, each Fellowship is comprised of a one-month residency at the Program’s SMIP Ranch in rural Woodside and a $1500 unrestricted stipend. 

To apply for this fellowsip use the same application as the core season. application form

Due to the Program’s recent grant award for these two geographically specific Fellowships, the postmark deadline to submit applications for these Fellowships only is March 15, 2008.
All other artists applying for the 2009 residency season must comply with the established February 15, 2008 postmark deadline.

All artists’ applications, including those qualifying for the Fellowships, will be reviewed together in the spring.