Pinesmoke Residency - Our Mission

Pinesmoke Residency supports diverse artistic development by providing a dedicated space to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and cultural exchange. Situated in a unique location and rooted in a commitment to principles of equity and inclusion, the residency fosters a vibrant and dynamic creative ecosystem. Through exhibitions, workshops, and public events, we make art accessible to the broader community—encouraging engagement, cultural exchange, and inclusive dialogue. Pinesmoke Residency is committed to harnessing the transformative power of creativity as a catalyst to inspire dialogue, enrich communities and drive meaningful social change.  

Non-discrimination

Pinesmoke Residency is dedicated to a program of non-discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, physical or mental ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

Application

The Residency is in the process of applying for non-profit 501(c)(3) status. We are not currently accepting applcations or reviewing unsolicited proposals.

Residency Location

Pinesmoke Residency is located in a valley between the San Jacinto Mountains and Santa Rosa Mountains, adjacent to the San Bernadino National Forest. Sitting at an elevation of approximately 4,000 ft, Pinyon Pines takes its name from the Pinyon Pine (Pinus monophylla) trees native to the area.

 

Resident Guests and Visitors

Pinyon Flat Campground (1.7 miles) is located nearby Pinesmoke Residency on a first come first serve basis. Pinyon Flat is an 18-site first-come first-served campground located within the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. Surrounded by a tranquil desert landscape and nearby Santa Rosa Wilderness Area, this campground is great for those who like to hike, especially when the springtime flowers are in bloom.

*Check their web site for closures and hours of operation.

Pinyon Trail 5E03 is located on the western side of the campground.

Inspirational Day Trips

Anza Borego Desert National Park
Amboy
Amboy Crater
The Beauty Bubble Museum (JT)
Borego Springs - Galeta Meadows Metal Sculptures by Ricardo Breceda
Desert X - Kaitlin Garcia-Maestas has been appointed to be the co-curator of Desert X 2025, which will open March 8–May 11, 2025 at sites across the Coachella Valley, California.
Idylwild (27.5 miles)
Idylwild Nature Center
The Integratron (Landers)
Joshua Tree National Park (56.8 miles)
Julian, CA (72.6 miles)
The Living Desert (Palm Desert)
Living Free Animal Sanctuary
Mt. San Jacinto State National Park
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Museum (JT)
Palm Springs Art Museum
Pappy and Harriets (Pioneer Town 61.4 miles)
The Salton Sea (North Shore 55.3 miles)
Sony Bono Salton Sea National Wild Life Refuge
Salvation Mountain (93.2 miles)
Slab City (94.0 miles)
Sky Village Swap Meet (Yucca)
Wonder Valley (92.7 miles)
The Palms (Wonder Valley 93.8 miles)
The World Famous Crochet Museum (JT)