Artist-in-Residence at Jalama Canyon Ranch
Create at the intersection of art, ecology, and regenerative agriculture.
Artwork created by Holli Harmon during her 2023 residency.
Art has the power to reshape how we see, feel, and relate to the living world.
At White Buffalo Land Trust, the Artist-in-Residence program exists to deepen the cultural dimension of regenerative agriculture—inviting artists to engage directly with land as collaborator, teacher, and medium.
Through time spent at Jalama Canyon Ranch, artists explore the intersection of ecology, agriculture, and human expression—translating living systems into forms that expand awareness, connection, and care.
We are now accepting applications for the 2027
Artist-in-Residence Program.
Application Deadline: August 30, 2026, by 11:59 PM PT
Decisions: Final decisions will be made by the end of September 2026, and all applicants will be notified at that time.
Residency Period: March – November 2027
Residency Length: Minimum of 6 weeks, with flexible options up to 3 months
Eligibility: This residency is currently open to artists who are residents of the United States.
Please review the program page details below in full before applying.
Program Overview
Our landscape is a Mediterranean tapestry of:
Oak Woodlands
Grassland Pastures
Sage Scrub
Riparian Areas (Waterways)
Vineyard & Orchards
Artists are embedded within this working environment, engaging directly with the rhythms of land stewardship.
Jalama Canyon Ranch is a 1,000-acre living laboratory on California’s Central Coast, where regenerative practices shape the landscape.
Artists are invited to:
Develop original, place-based work
Observe and interpret ecological systems
Engage with regenerative agricultural practices
Collaborate with land stewards and community
Public Contribution Includes:
One community-facing experience
One educational or participatory offering
Support Includes:
On-site accommodations
Living, travel and materials stipend
Access to diverse ecological environments
Eligible Disciplines:
We welcome artists across all mediums—illustration, painting, architecture, sculpture, fiber arts, ceramics, photography, music, dance, creative writing, poetry, and beyond
Frequently Asked Questions
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We plan to select 1–2 artists for the 2025 residency period.
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No prior experience is required. We welcome curiosity, openness to learning, and a desire to engage with land-based systems.
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The experience is rustic and comfortable, with a private cabin, shared bathroom, outdoor cooking space, and access to communal amenities at our basecamp. See the full PDF for details.
Residents are responsible for their own transportation, food and supplies.
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Yes. Artists receive a weekly stipend and travel reimbursement. Details are shared during the intake process.
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The Artist-in-Residence Program is an ongoing, annual offering. Each year will have a new application period and selection process. Applicants can choose to opt in to having their materials kept on file for consideration in future residencies or special opportunities.
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Yes. Collaborative duos or small collectives are welcome to apply and should indicate this clearly in the application.
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Due to the presence of livestock and working animals at Jalama Canyon Ranch, we have a strict no-pet policy and are unfortunately unable to make exceptions.
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Applicants can expect to receive notification regarding selection results in early September.
Past Residents
Holli Harmon - 2023-24 Resident
Angelina LaPointe - Fall 2025 Resident
Julia Forrest - Winter 2026 Resident
Nathan Sherwood Liang - Spring 2026 Resident
Kim Radochia - Summer 2026 Resident
Holli Harmon’s work revolves around human experiences that are connecting points between different cultures and generations set in iconic California imagery. Her paintings and printmaking re-imagine the story of these places, people, and culture.
Angelina LaPointe’s work explores the intersection of printmaking, storytelling, and place through intricate woodblock prints and book arts. Rooted in a deep attention to material and process, her practice reflects on ecological patterns, memory, and the ways landscapes hold and transmit stories.
Julia Forrest’s work centers on portraiture as a means of honoring presence, identity, and lived experience. Through her photographic practice, she captures women in the environment, creating intimate visual narratives that illuminate the feminine, resilience, and connection to place.
Nathan Sherwood Liang is a composer and field recordist whose recent work explores the power of mythology and the natural processes of ecology and geoscience. Through research-driven composition, live soundscape manipulation, and interdisciplinary collaborations with musicians, artists, scientists, and filmmakers, Nathan’s music translates scientific concepts and data into immersive sonic experiences, investigating the relationship between humanity and wilderness and highlighting stories which reflect—and question—our aspirations for a better world.
Kim Radochia is inspired by nature, temporality, and the desire to capture the spectacular movement constantly surrounding her. She works with diverse materials to explore visual and physical boundaries and challenges each material presents. Her artwork records that space or moment in time while incorporating the movement of energy residing there, both human and elemental. She learns from nature’s beauty, decay, patterns, force, shock and destructive power, as well as its tenderness and fragility.
Interested in supporting the Artist-in-Residence Program?
Become a sponsor or make a gift today.
Thanks to the generosity of the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation, every dollar donated will be matched, doubling your impact in support of art, ecology, and more resilient and bountiful future.
To sponsor the Program, contact Director of Development Sam Franz, sam@whitebuffalolandtrust.org.
With Gratitude
We are grateful to the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation for their generous seed funding, and to the artists, donors, and community members who support this evolving work.
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