Djerassi Resident Artists Program (DRAP)

Resident artist Program - the Djerassi Resident Artists Program has provided over 2,200 Artists residencies, and currently servces approximately 70-80 Artists each year - all free of charge. It is the largest artist residency Program in the western united states and considered among the best in the county. Each year dozens of Artists from across the united states and around the world, travel to the open hillsides of deep redwood forests of smip ranch to take inspiration from the beautiful surroundings and seek refuse from the distractions of the world to concenttrate on their creative projects. While in residence, the Artists work in peaceful isolation within a supportive community of other Artists and Program staff. Participants thrive on the intellectual stimulation and the collegial interaction in this intimate artist community.

Envirionmental programs and hikes - the organization has a robust, mission-driven earned income Program that includes day-long public and private sculpture tours and one-week arts-related workshops and retreats for writers, media Artists, photographers, dancers, and visual Artists. Djerassi alumni act as workshop leaders and select students via an application process. Artists gatherings of one-two days have included groups of playwrights, choregraphers, visual Artists, and music composers. Sclupture tours are tailored to highlight the environmental/preservation component of our mission and serve approximately 700 local residents, students, and visitors.