Artlands opens applications for artist residencies, including Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

The Artlands Creative has received a $99,990 grant for REACH, the Regional Eco Arts Community Hub, supporting ten artist residencies in 2027.

REACH is entering its second year, bringing artists to parks and communities across San Bernardino and Riverside counties, including Big Morongo Canyon Preserve in Morongo Valley.

REACH Project Director Danielle Giudici Wallis first envisioned the program in 2020 and later developed it with The Artlands. She says artists are asked to explore environmental issues.

“We are open to all mediums and disciplines so we are pretty wide open.”

The residencies connect art, the environment, and the communities surrounding the participating parks. Artists work in a range of disciplines and engage with the public as part of their residency.

Giudici Wallis says the one-month residencies will take place during the first half of 2027.

“The residency starts in January and runs through June.”

Selected artists receive a $2,240 stipend and up to $400 for materials.

Daniel Gohman of The Artlands says an important part of REACH is keeping the work connected to the communities where the residencies take place.

Asked how artists are matched with parks, Daniel said they keep the artists as close as they can to their homes.

Applications are open now for the ten 2027 residencies. The deadline is November 19.

Artists can learn more and apply at theartlands.org/reach.