Welcome to the Djerassi Resident Artists Program. You have landed where art meets earth and sky. Your commitment to accepting the “gift of time” speaks to your commitment to yourself. It also speaks to the quality and integrity of your work. A panel of your peers selected you from among over 562 applicants. Congratulations. I have been here a little over a year. I expect you will find this place as wondrous and inspiring as I have. Close your eyes, take a deep breathe and let yourself explore. Boundaries are fluid here. Give yourself the freedom to just “be.” Our own process means that you’ll find many of your fellow artists to be both similar and much different than you. It is our hope that the perspectives provided by artists from different disciplines and different cultures deepen your experience. Engage, debate, learn, listen. There is plenty of time and space for solitude and camaraderie. We hope you’ll benefit from both. This is YOUR time—other than joining your colleagues for dinner, (and clean-up!) there is no timetable, no schedule, no alarm clock. We DO ask that you respect your fellow artists by adopting the quiet ways of the ranch. We DO ask that you pitch in and keep your work and living quarters clean. We also want you to be safe while you’re here. And we want you to be independent. Krist and Laura and Skip are here to help you but they have numerous other job responsibilities. Laura and Krist have their own arts practices—like you, they need time, too. Please respect them and treat them as the colleagues they are. Try to leave the place better than you found it. The following materials constitute our “Survival Manual.” In it you will find just about everything you need to know about the Program including its history, staff biographies, emergency numbers /procedures, and information you’ll need for daily life on the ranch. Our orientation on your first Wednesday at 10:00 am SHARP should answer other questions. When in doubt, don’t ASSUME, ask! We encourage you to keep this Manual with you for reference throughout your stay; however, we ask that you return it to us when you leave so we may pass it on the next artist group. Near the end of your stay, I hope you’ll join my husband, Nick and me for dinner at The Director’s House. I want to hear about your experience and your ideas. May you be productive and happy during your time with us. Be intentional. Make every minute, every sunset, every intense conversation count. “You never know when you’re making a memory,” sings Rickie Lee Jones. Well, we’re pretty sure you’ll make some here. Care and respect, Margot H. Knight Executive Director 2325 BEAR GULCH RD. WOODSIDE, CA 9 4 0 6 2 - 4 4 0 5 PHONE: 650-747-1250 FAX: 6 5 0 - 7 4 7 0 1 0 5 WEB SITE: WWW.DJERASSI.ORG E-MAIL: DRAP@DJERASSI.ORG

DRAP HISTORY Stanford University Professor Carl Djerassi founded the

Djerassi Resident Artists Program in 1979. Working with the fledgling Syntex Corporation in Mexico in the 1950’s, Djerassi and his colleagues were the first to develop, produce, and market a practical oral contraceptive. In 1963 proceeds from The Pill enabled Djerassi to purchase a large tract of land in the Santa Cruz Mountains, which he called SMIP Ranch. On this spectacular property, with its breath-taking views of the Pacific Ocean and its quiet solitude, Dr. Djerassi built a home. His children, Pamela and Dale, later built homes of their own on the property.

The origins of the Djerassi Program lie in a personal tragedy for the Djerassi family. In 1978, Pamela Djerassi, a poet and painter, took her own life. While trying to come to terms with his daughter’s death, Dr. Djerassi visited Florence with fellow Stanford professor and author Diane Middlebrook. On this trip, Djerassi was inspired by the patronage that the Medici family had given to artists of their time and began to consider how he might extend support to contemporary female artists in memory of Pamela. Working at first through the Stanford University Art Department and Stanford’s Center for Research on Women, the Djerassi Resident Artists’ Program took root.

In 1979, graphic artist Tamara Rikman arrived from Jerusalem to spend a year living and working at Pamela’s house and studio (facilities that now function as the Program’s administrative offices). For the next four years, five women were the beneficiaries of this opportunity. Much was accomplished artistically, but these women shared feelings of isolation. An early resident suggested to Djerassi that the ranch manager’s house and the barn on another part of the property (the SMIP cattle ranch) might be converted into living and studio facilities for use by a group of artists.

With the help of Diane Middlebrook, Djerassi set out to establish a comprehensive residency program, available to male and female artists in a variety of disciplines. Sculptor George Rickey’s Hand Hollow Artists Foundation in upstate New York was used as a model, and two older established colonies in the East, the MacDowell Colony and Yaddo, provided examples and inspiration. An Executive Director, Leigh Hyams, was hired to oversee the work. The cattle barn underwent a long period of renovations to become new visual and performing artists’ studios, and the ranch manager’s house was converted to housing for writers. In 1982 the Program emerged in a form that would be recognizable today. Successive directors Susan Learned Driscoll, Sally Stillman, Charles Boone, Charles Amirkhanian, Dennis O’Leary, and, Margot Knight, have each made improvements to the facilities and left their own mark on the Program.

With the expansion of the Program, Djerassi’s personal resources were no longer sufficient as the sole source of financial support. Contributions were sought from foundations and individuals interested in underwriting the creativity of artists. In 1994 the Program began the five-year process of conversion from a private family foundation to an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which was realized in 1999.

In the 1990s, activities were introduced to acquaint the public with the Program and its mission. An annual Open House was inaugurated to allow supporters to visit the ranch and artists’ studios and to and enjoy presentations and performances by the artists-in-residence. Tours of the site-specific sculpture collection on the Program property and occasional Sunday Salons, where alumni artists

present their art within an intimate setting, were introduced. ARTFUL HARVEST became the Progam’s annual benefit, featuring entertainment and a silent auction of works by artist alumni. These and other activities continue at present, permitting the public and supporters to glimpse the workings of the Program while sustaining the quiet, retreat-like character of the experience for the artist-in-residence.

In the early 1990s, under the directorship of Charles Amirkhanian, the Program introduced the Other Minds Festival, which showcases the work of leading American and international composers to a Bay Area audience. Prior to three days of Festival performances in San Francisco, Amirkhanian invited the ten composers to SMIP Ranch for a five-day residency for collegial fellowship, presentations and preparations for their concerts. This convening continues today through the partnership of the Djerassi Program with Other Minds, now it’s own non-profit organization.

Also in the early 1990s, the Djerassi Resident Artists Program was one of the original thirteen founding members of the Alliance of Artists' Communities, a national professional organization dedicated to supporting the field. Now with well over 100 institutional members and many individual supporters, the Alliance is the leading advocacy voice for artist residency programs throughout the world. Djerassi personnel have been involved in Alliance affairs and its governance since its inception.

Of particular significance at the end of the decade was the sale of a Conservation Easement on the DRAP Property to the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST). Initiated by trustee Dale Djerassi, the sale was recorded in November 1999 after three years of negotiations. The Program signed an agreement restricting development and protecting the natural resources of the land in perpetuity and proceeds were used to establish a Land and Buildings Endowment to protect these capital assets.

Through the 80’s and 90’s, the Program allowed a few hearty alumni artists to use the Artists' Barn for special projects during the winter months, when otherwise the Program had been closed. With the addition of a new insulated roof and other improvements to the structure in 2000, this practice became formalized. Today, the Program regularly welcomes alumni who apply for a project-driven "Winter Residency" during December, January and February. These residencies brought the Program to a full calendar year of activity, enabling it to serve as many as 90 artists each year.

In the first few years of the new century, renovation projects began on DRAP buildings. A three-phase plan was developed to stabilize and reinvent the “Old Barn,” a late-19th century structure on the SMIP ranch property. Initially, an interior steel frame and new concrete floor were added. Immediately, artists-in-residence were drawn to the space, creating numerous site-specific installations, performances, readings and collaborations. In 2008, thanks to a generous donation by longtime friends of the Program John and Sue Diekman, the Old Barn was capped with a new roof. The design for the roof incorporates plexiglass shingles interspersed within traditional redwood shingles in order to cast an intricate pattern of light, mimicking the beauty of the dappled light caused by the original dilapidated roof. In 2012, the Program completed construction on the Diane Middlebrook Memorial Buildings, located to the northwest of the Arists’ Barn. Middlebrook, Dr. Djerassi’s late-wife, was an integral figure in the establishment of the Program and a highly respected author, professor, and academic. In her honor, these new buildings will house four more artists each month.

The Djerassi Resident Artists Program is the largest program of its kind in the West and considered among the best in the country. Each year dozens of artists from across the United States and abroad travel to the open hillsides and deep redwood forests of SMIP Ranch to take inspiration from the beautiful surroundings and seek refuge from the distractions of the world. They thrive on the intellectual stimulation and the collegial interaction with other artists in this close-knit community.

STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION Ranch Office The Ranch Office is located below the Artists’ House kitchen. Resident Manager, Kristofer Mills and Program Assistant, Laura Amador, work from this office daily. If you have questions or needs during the day, you can reach them by phone (747-0691) or by email (djerassiprogram@gmail.com). Either the Resident Manager or the Program assistant will be at dinner each night. Kristofer and Laura live on-site but are not on duty 24-hours-a-day please respect their privacy and time off when they are in their own spaces, except in an emergency situation.

Ranch Kitchen Each weeknight, dinner is served at 6pm in the main kitchen located in the Artists’ House. The Chef, Dan Tosh, will be working in the kitchen from 4:00pm-7:00 pm Monday through Friday.

The best way to address any food-related questions or issues is to talk to Dan at this time or to leave a message in his mailbox in the entryway to the Artists’ House. Please note that Dan’s shopping days are typically Tuesdays and Fridays.

Barn Shop The shop is located in the Artists’ Barn, to the left under the carport. Facilities and Land Manager, Skip Gianocca, is on site between 7 AM - 3 PM, Monday through Thursday. If you have specific questions about tools or materials, or need anything moved or fixed, you can find Skip around the shop during his workdays, or you can leave a message on the Shop phone 747-0202

Administrative Office The Administrative Office is located 2 miles west, on Bear Gulch Road. The Offices are connected to the Director’s House, which was built by Pamela Djerassi and is currently the home of Margot Knight and Nick Walsh. The administrative staff works in the office at the Director’s House between 9AM – 5PM, weekdays. Contact this office with any concerns that cannot be addressed by the ranch staff. Email: drap@djerassi.org or call:747-1250

THE DJERASSI COMMUNITY One of the most important, unique, and memorable aspects of your time here at Djerassi is the opportunity to live and work amongst a group of fellow artists. We hope that you make friendships and spark collaborations that will extend far beyond your month at the ranch. Being part of a communal live/work space, however, is also one of the most fragile elements of the residency experience. Everyone must do their part to be cooperative, constructive, and considerate members of our community. Sharing our Home We strive to make every artist feel as much at home as possible during your stay. At the same time, we like to say that: while you are at home here, you are also a guest in the homes of eleven other people. Please be mindful of this when using communal spaces. Treat our furnishings and amenities as you would treat things that belong to you. We cannot afford to replace these items regularly and many other artists need to use our towels, dishes, furniture, etc after you.

Djerassi Soundscape Plainly said, sound travels VERY well in our ranch buildings and throughout the landscape. Please keep this in mind when you are going about your work or having conversations. The Artists’ House should be treated like a library during the day so that writers working in their studios may have a quiet space. Keep in mind that most noise in the House living room, kitchen, and back deck can be heard in the writers’ rooms. Because the barn is a more active space, housing artists who require sound for their work, it is a somewhat noise-friendly space. If noise in the barn becomes disruptive, please try to work out a schedule or acceptable volume level amongst yourselves or with DRAP staff. Staff members also might need to make noise in order to accomplish their duties. As a working ranch, some grounds maintenance requires the use of loud equipment; staff meetings are occasionally held in our Ranch Office, and dinner preparation occurs in Artists’ House kitchen. Though sound created by these activities is unavoidable, artists should feel free to express when their work is being disrupted and an amicable solution will be reached. Artists’ Privacy Artists’ privacy is respected at all times. Bedrooms and studios are your private spaces and will not be infringed upon, except in the case of emergency. Please respect the privacy of your fellow residents. SMIP Ranch is private property. This means that outside parties should not be on our land without the permission of the Program. We may occasionally host small groups of donors and alumni for hikes or meetings, but will do our best to alert you in advance of these visits. We will also remind you before we conduct our Sculpture Tours on the property. A full calendar of events and visits is posted on the corkboard above the mailboxes in the Artists’ House. Disclaimer Every artist selected to the Djerassi Program has earned the right to be here and it is a sincere privilege for us to be able to get to know you and to support you in your work endeavors. However, if you are disrupting the balance of the community, ignoring guidelines set forth in this manual, or engaging in unacceptable or illegal behavior, the Program reserves the right to ask you to leave the residency immediately.

CONSERVE AND SUSTAIN! Part of the mission of the Djerassi Program is to preserve the land on which the Program is situated. While you are residents here, please do your part to help us conserve our resources and steward DRAP land. Here are some ways you can help:

Conserve Electricity: A significant portion of our budget goes to lighting, heating and refrigerating space in DRAP facilities. Please turn off all lights at the end of the night or when you are not using them. Keep your thermostat at a reasonable temperature and use electric heaters sparingly. Shut down communal computers when not in use. Re-Use: If you are printing drafts, try using scrap paper or recycle your one-sided printed materials for future re-use. Use empty food containers for paint, glue, or other art supplies. Please re-use paper and plastic bags when possible. Recycle and Compost: Use designated bins to recycle paper, plastic and metal goods. Put your food scraps in the orange compost bin, rather than the trash. Use our Utilities conservatively. Don’t waste water or propane. Consolidate your laundry loads and hang your clothing on the line to dry, when possible.

Be “green” in the products and materials you use: If you need toxic materials for you work, please use them considerately and dispose of them properly.

AMENITIES AT THE RANCH The following items are available to you here on site. Library There are three libraries housed in Ranch facilities, providing a vast selection of books, journals, magazines, videos, DVDs, tapes, and CDs. If you use items from the libraries while you are here, please make an attempt to re-shelf them properly when you are finished.

• Literature/Alumni Work/Audio CDs The primary library is upstairs in the Artists’ House and contains books from the collection of Pamela Djerassi as well as many works donated by previous artists-in-residence. Books by Djerassi Alumni are on a separate bookshelf and are indicated with a green sticker on the spine. This library also holds our collection of compact discs. Archive lists of DRAP alumni materials are kept with each collection. • Videos/DVDs The Media Room under the kitchen holds our collection of videotapes and DVDs. Media by alumni is color-coded by genre. We also have an eclectic collection of feature films on both DVD and VHS. • Barn Library The third library is located in the Artists’ Barn. This library includes our art books, periodicals, pulp fiction, and miscellaneous literature.

We appreciate all donations to the library, especially works by our residents! If you would like to contribute any of your publications, CDs, DVDs, or other materials please leave them with the Resident Manager. Laundry Laundry facilities are located in both the Artists’ House (in the basement, beneath the kitchen) and Artists’ Barn (in the hallway near the Choreography Studio). Please feel free to use the washing machine and dryer as needed. There is a clothesline in the back yard of the Artists’ House and a drying rack in the barn. Remember, hanging clothes to dry saves power! Detergent is provided at no charge. Please be courteous about the sound caused by these machines by using the laundry facilities during daytime hours. Newspapers and Magazines The New York Times and The San Francisco Chronicle are delivered daily. Please leave these papers in the Artists’ House kitchen for all to read. Old newspapers will be moved to the recycling closet. Please wait a day or so before clipping articles so that everyone gets a chance to read the newspaper in one piece! We also have subscriptions to an assortment of art-related magazines including: The New Yorker, Poets & Writers, Poetry, Zoetrope, and Art in America. Maps and Guidebooks All maps and guidebooks are kept in the Ranch Office, so please help yourself. Maps of the DRAP hiking trails, with a guide to our Sculpture Collection, are distributed to each artist. Until you are familiar with the property, it is a good idea to carry a map while hiking. Always confine your walking excursions within the property boundaries (to the best of your knowledge) and try to stay on designated trails. We have a collection of field guides and other reference materials related to

local flora and fauna available as well. Feel free to use these guides on your hikes and get to know our wildlife! If you need maps of other local hiking trails, San Francisco city guides, or road maps of the Greater Bay Area, see a staff member. Studio/Room Furnishings Ask staff for assistance before rearranging or removing furniture and other items from your room and studio. If you choose to move furniture, please reset the room to the best of your ability at the end of the month. Items in need of repair/replacement or any unusual circumstances should be reported to staff as soon as possible. Cleaning Service A professional housekeeping service is scheduled every Monday from 10:00 am - 2:00 p.m. for cleaning. We will remind you of these dates in advance. Please be aware of the cleaners’ presence and adjust your routine appropriately to vacate areas where they are working. Each bedroom will be vacuumed, dusted, and have the trash emptied. Please recognize that the housekeepers need your cooperation to do their jobs efficiently and effectively. If you should choose not to have housecleaning come into your space, please perform light cleaning on your own. Smoking/Candles There is no smoking in the house or barn. Fire hazards in this region require that you be exceptionally cautious. Please consult the Staff about the designated smoking areas. Make absolutely certain your embers are extinguished; do not put smoldering remains in the trash. The use of candles in your bedroom, studio or outside on the Djerassi property is prohibited. Computers Two communal computers have been set up for resident artists to share in the House and Barn libraries. You may use these computers for email or other brief Internet needs. In the Barn common area, there is a new IMAC near the windows. This computer has the Adobe Creative Suite and is connected to a scanner and a larger-format printer (13” wide). *Note: All computers should be shut down overnight due to occasional electrical brownouts. Do not change any Preferences or download any software on DRAP computers. Printers All DRAP communal computers are connected to printers. If you have the proper drivers and compatibility, feel free to use the USB cable to connect our printers directly to your own computer for printing. Please be conservative in your printing needs so as not to waste ink and paper. Please use scrap paper and print in low-ink/”draft” mode when appropriate. If you need to print more than 50 pages during your stay, we may ask that you pitch in towards the cost of ink and paper. If you have any questions or need help with the printers, please see a staff member. Equipment Standard power tools are available for your use in the shop. Please talk with Skip before taking tools from the shop or if you have any questions. A projector, screen, digital video camera, TV, DVD player, and VCR can be checked out of the Ranch Office for projects and presentations. Other equipment available for your use includes: a kiln, Epson photo printer, digital camera, tripod, light box, cables, stereos, plug/voltage converters, etc… For a full list or help with these items, see a staff member.

Guest Policies

• Accommodations: Accommodations at the Djerassi Program are limited to selected individual resident artists only. NO accommodations for spouses or children are available. Family or friends who are in the area for brief visits cannot be accommodated overnight at the facility. The closest guest facilities are in Palo Alto, Redwood City, and Half Moon Bay. • Day Guests: Day guests are welcome to visit you during your stay. In order to maintain a retreat environment, however, please adhere to the following guidelines. Guests are generally limited to one, two or three people, and should preferably visit during daytime hours, 10am-7pm. All guests must sign a “General Release” form and log their trip in our “Road Use” book. It is important that you stay with your guest(s), escorting them during their stay. Do not interfere with the work of your colleagues and respect their privacy. If your guests are coming for a meal (other than Dinner Guests, see below), please ask them to contribute their own food- supplies stocked in the kitchens are for resident artists only. We cannot accommodate large groups of guests, even for work-related purposes. Please be sure all guests have directions and a map to the Program. *Pets are not allowed. • Dinner Guests: Wednesday and Friday nights are open for dinner guests. Reservations for dinner guests are accepted on a first-come basis with a limit of six total guests per night. Artists are allowed one dinner guest per session for free. A fee of $15 is charged for each additional dinner guest. Reservations must be made at least two days in advance by notifying the Resident Manager via email (djerassiprogram@gmail.com). Once confirmed, staff will then place guest names on the Program calendar located in the dining area. Please ask your dinner guests to plan to leave the ranch at a reasonable hour, so that they can drive safely on our mountain roads. Members of the Board of Trustees and their guests occasionally join us for dinner, and they will be noted on the calendar as well.

BEYOND THE GATE The following items describe DRAP amenities and procedures for communication and transportation. Telephone House: (650) 747-9146 Barn: (650) 747-9145 There are telephones in private booths for artists’ use in the House and Barn. You may make free local calls from both phones, however, you must have a phone/credit card for long distance calls. If you need a phone card, you may purchase one on-site, in our “Office Store”. Be considerate of others with regard to the amount of your phone use and in the accurate transcription of messages. Cell phone service is available, but somewhat inconsistent. If your phone works in or around ranch buildings, PLEASE be courteous with your conversations. Remember that even normal speaking voices may carry disruptively through indoor and outdoor areas: respect your fellow residents sound-space. This also applies to the use of Skype or other voice-based computer programs. Please do not use these programs in the bedrooms of the Artists’ House. Fax and Copy Machine Ranch Fax: (650) 747-0452

A FAX machine and copy machine are available in the Ranch Office. Incoming Faxes are free; please consult the Office Store Price List for other fees. Mail Outgoing mail should be placed in the basket, next to the front door of the Artists’ House, by 2:00 p.m. or in the out mailbox in the Artists Barn (by the spare sinks). Residents’ incoming mail will be delivered by 10:00 a.m., weekdays. Stamps are available for sale in the Office Store and a scale is located in the staff office of the Artists’ House. Out-going mail with deadlines must be brought to the Staff’s attention. Shipping It is best to ship items via UPS because they deliver and pick up directly to the Artists’ House and Admin Offices. To ship packages, you must set up your OWN account via email or telephone. Please be sure to indicate the gate code in your instructions for pick-up. The post office is unable to deliver large items directly to the ranch. If your package is larger than our mailbox, it will be held in Woodside and retrieved on Friday’s Town Trip. Internet We are wireless! Laptop computers with built in wireless modems should connect instantly to the Internet from your room or studio. There are 3 access points on the network: The House, The Barn, and the Middlebook Studios. Only the Middlebrook Studios require a password (drap1979) to login. Please see the Resident Manger or Program Assistant if you need assistance. Please be aware of your broadband usage. We are only allotted a fixed amount of bandwidth usage monthly; additional fees are incurred when we go over our limit. Please try to use sites with video-streaming (like YouTube, Vimeo, and Netflix) conservatively. If the internet signal goes down, alert a staff member so that the problem may be solved as quickly as possible. Errands and Rides Every Friday a member of the staff will go on a “Town Trip” to the Peninsula to run errands for the Program and resident artists. This is your opportunity to get anything you need. Most supplies can be located in the vicinity of Redwood City, Menlo Park and Palo Alto, and, for the sake of time, we try to confine the Town Trip to this area. Typically we will leave between 9 and10am and return between 1 and 4pm. If you would like to choose your own materials or just feel like leaving the ranch for a few hours, you are welcome to come along. If you would prefer to avoid civilization, you may give us money and a list of what you need on Thursday night at dinner. To make this easy and efficient, PLEASE: research any unusual items in advance, be sure to give us enough money to cover your purchases, and be as detailed as possible about the items you request (while understanding that we might have to compromise if we can’t find the exact thing). If you need to leave the property more often than this weekly trip, we suggest you consult Program Staff about renting a car. Special arrangements may be made for transportation to the airport or other necessary, work-related trips, but we cannot always guarantee staff availability. Please plan ahead. Be respectful to the Program and to your fellow artists-in-residence with your comings and goings. The atmosphere of the creative retreat can easily be disrupted when residents choose to frequently leave the property. Of course we understand that excursions for fun and/or business are necessary, but remember: “an empty studio is a waste to us all”.

Road Use The Program’s San Mateo County Conditional Use Permit requires that we maintain a record of road trips to the SMIP Ranch facilities. Residents with an automobile must record their comings and goings in the Road Use Log, located atop the house mailboxes. If you have any visitors, log their trips as well. Please limit ranch vehicle use to paved roads. Vehicles can be driven on the dirt road as far as the old barn, but please consult with the Land and Facilities Manager before proceeding. Directions to the Djerassi Program Make sure all guests have directions and a map with the gate code (#1234). These can be found in the Ranch Office or in the folder labeled MAP/DIRECTIONS on the desktops of all communal computers. Directions to the ranch can also be found on our website at www.djerassi.org/map-and-directions.html

FOR OUR RECORDS

Presentations Within the first two weeks of your residency, we invite each artist introduce themselves and their work by giving an informal 20-minute presentation to their fellow residents. A sign up sheet will be posted in the kitchen within the first few days of your residency.

Photographs To create a permanent record of the Program, photographs are taken of the artists and their work while they are in residence. These are sometimes used in brochures, annual reports, newsletters, and grant applications to publicize the Program and raise funds for operations. Past photo albums are kept in the House library.

Artist Pages We ask every artist who comes to Djerassi to leave behind an “Artist Page”, which is an 11” x 14” drawing, painting, collage, notation, score, or text created in a reflection of your time here. Archival paper for creating your Page is available in the Ranch Office. Currently we have over 800 Artist Pages in the archive, and have an exhibition program for circulating selections from the collection to galleries, museums, schools, and libraries. There are examples of Artist Pages hanging over the fireplace in the Artists’ House. We ask that you add to this remarkable collection as a lasting legacy of your stay at the Program.

Evaluations Each artist is asked to complete an evaluation form at the end of your residency. Your feedback helps us to continue improving the program and meeting the needs of resident artists. We also use your words for publicity and fund-raising: thoughtful responses are appreciated! Please complete this form BEFORE YOU LEAVE.

IN THE BACKYARD Here are some notes and tips on enjoying the great outdoors!

Sculpture Collection We have more than forty site-specific sculptures on DRAP land. This collection of work is constantly changing as the environment alters existing works and as new pieces are created by artists-in-residence. A brochure with a map and information about the sculptures will be handed out during our orientation hike (extra copies are in the Ranch Office). Program staff members conduct tours of this collection for the public, usually twice a month. We will notify you in advance when these tours are scheduled and will attempt to avoid any disruptions. If you would like to add to our sculpture collection during your residency, please meet with the Executive Director or Resident Manager and request a copy of the Installation Request and Agreement forms.

Flora and Fauna Being immersed in the local flora and fauna is a wonderful part of living here at the ranch. Because the property is greatly undisturbed by human impact, wildlife is abundant! The following pests and creatures are things we feel you should be aware of while hiking and exploring the land.

• Poison Oak: The property is covered with poison oak, which is easily identified if you are on the look out for it. Contact with poison oak can result in an itchy, uncomfortable rash that can spread if left untreated. If you have hiked off the trails or think you’ve come into contact with poison oak, please take it seriously—if you remove the oils from your skin and clothing immediately after contact, you can avoid breaking out. After a walk, wash exposed areas well with Tecnu lotion/soap (available in first aid kits and from the Resident Manager). Always change clothes and wash them in hot water with ample detergent. Consult a staff member if a rash breaks out- it is important to keep an eye on the rash so that it doesn’t spread or turn into a larger concern.

• Ticks: After hiking, be sure to check your body and clothing for ticks. Lyme Disease is a serious and hard-to-diagnose disease, so it is best to take pre-cautions to prevent infection by avoiding initial contact with ticks. Preventative measures include: tucking your pants into you socks, wearing a hat while walking under bushes and trees, and keeping arms and legs covered if you are in brush. Often when you find a tick on your body, you will be able to simply brush it off. But, if the tick is embedded into your skin, please consult a staff member about proper techniques for removal. The most obvious symptom of Lyme disease is a red bulls-eye rash around the bite. Seek medical attention immediately if you have this symptom. If you are concerned about the risk of Lyme Disease, save the tick in a jar or piece of tape to have it analyzed at a Pest Control Center. For more information on ticks and Lyme disease please see a staff member. • Rattlesnakes: Rattlers can be found on the Djerassi property, especially during the hot summer months. If you encounter a rattlesnake, be sure to give it plenty of space. Also be careful when walking in the grassy fields, or stepping over fallen logs and other “hiding places”. • Bobcats and Coyotes: These larger animals can be seen on the property all year long and are typically calm, quiet and elusive. There have been rare sittings of Mountain Lions on the Djerassi property. Do not startle or corner any wild animal. Let them know of your presence and they will generally avoid contact. If you feel endangered by a wild animal, do not crouch down or turn to run- do what you can to appear large and make eye contact while speaking loudly in a firm voice. Convince the animal that you are not prey and that you may be a danger to it. • Horses on the neighbor’s property should not be approached under any circumstances

EMERGENCY INFORMATION Please familiarize yourself with emergency procedures and protocol during your first few days here at the Ranch. There are binders with specific information located in both the House and Barn. Get to know your surroundings so that you can be calm and confident in an emergency situation. ALWAYS CALL 911 first- emergency personnel can be here within 25 minutes.

First Aid Ranch staff members are CPR and First-Aid certified. First Aid kits are available in the Artists’ House kitchen and by the extra sinks in the common area of the Artists’ Barn. If you use the last of anything, please inform the staff.

Assembly Points Assembly Points during emergency situations are:

• Artists House: front driveway between cabin and house • Artists Barn: Front driveway outside shop area • Middlebrook Studios: Front driveway outside shop area

Fire If you see or smell fire, meet and take action immediately. Call 911 in the case of immediate danger. If you notice smoke or suspect fire, call the Skylonda Fire Department at (650) 851-1860. Fire extinguishers are located throughout facilities- take note of their locations. Also, identify the locations of our hydrants and garden hoses. Be aware of the following:

• Artists’ Barn Alarm System: The Artists’ Barn has recently been retrofitted with an automated fire alarm and sprinkler system. When the sensors detect smoke, the alarms will sound and the fire department will immediately be contacted. The mainframe panel for the system is located in the hallway outside the kitchen, across from the door to Studio A. In the case of a false alarm, please act quickly so that the fire department will not have to make an unnecessary trip to the ranch. Contact a staff member or, if a staff member is unavailable, silence and reset the alarm yourself by following the procedure written on the panel. It is imperative that Ringhammer Security (800-829-8877) be notified when the alarm is triggered; only they can override the system’s signal to the fire department. In order to address any problem, they will need our account number, which is: 82-1710.

Earthquake SMIP Ranch is located near a major fault line where earthquakes are common. In the event of an earthquake, a dangerous situation can be avoided by advance emergency preparedness and by remaining calm in the moment. Review this safety procedure so that you are prepared to handle an emergency and be mindful to not panic. If everyone follows these guidelines, our property will be one of the safest places to endure a severe earthquake.

General guidelines for riding out an earthquake are as follows: If you are indoors, stay inside. Find a sturdy place where you can brace yourself, such as under a desk or table, in a doorway, hallway or corner. Stay clear of windows, mirrors, skylights, bookcases and other potentially dangerous, falling objects until the shaking stops. If you are outdoors, stay there. Move away from buildings, trees and power lines. Move towards shelter only when the earthquake is over. If you are in your car, pull over and stop. Try not to park under transmission wires or trees. Stay in your car until the earthquake is over.

When the shaking has subsided, someone (preferably a staff member) should evaluate and consider turning off the water, gas and power.

LOCAL RESOURCES (phone numbers have (650) area code unless otherwise noted)

Bookstores Kepler’s Books & Magazines www.keplers.com 1010 El Camino Real Menlo Park, CA 94025 650.324.4321 Bell’s Books 536 Emerson Street Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 323-7822 Bay Books Strawflower Village Shopping Center Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 (650) 726-3488 Libraries *All part of the Peninsula Library System. DVDs available too. For catalog, see: www.plsinfo.org Woodside 3140 Woodside Rd Woodside, CA 94063 851-0147 Redwood City 1044 Middlefield Rd Redwood City, CA 94063 780-7018 Half Moon Bay 620 Correas Ave Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 726-2316 Post Office / Mail Services Woodside Post Office 2995 Woodside Road 851-8711 Redwood City Post Office 1100 Broadway St. 368-4181 Palo Alto Post Office 380 Hamilton Ave Palo Alto 94301 800-275-8777

UPS www.ups.com 1.800.PICK-UPS (742-5877) Domestic 1.800.782.7892 Fed-Ex www.fedex.com 1.800.GoFedEx (463-3339) Drug Stores Woodside Village Pharmacy 3048 Woodside Road Woodside, CA 851-1131 Rite Aid Pharmacy 340 Woodside Plaza Redwood City, CA 368-7008 Walgreens 643 Santa Cruz Ave. Menlo Park 321-2227 Office Supply Staples 700 El Camino Menlo Park 3299440 Office Max 1501 Broadway Redwood City 599-0286 Art Supplies Accent Arts 392 California Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94306 424-1044 www.accentarts.com University Art 267 Hamilton Ave. Palo Alto, CA 328-3500

Craft & Art Supplies Michael’s 100 Woodside Plaza Redwood City, CA 94061 650-367-6397 Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts 308 Walnut St. Redwood City 650-369-9488 Ceramic Supplies Sherry’s Western Ceramic Supply 948 Washington San Carlos, CA, 592-2333 Plastics Tap Plastics 606 South B Street San Mateo 344-7127 Foam Tallman’s House of Foam 150 Hamilton Ave. Palo Alto, CA 327-4300 Photography Supplies Keeble & Shuchat Photography www.kspphoto.com 290 California Ave Palo Alto 94306 327.8996 Hardware / Building Materials Home Depot www.homedepot.com 1125 Old County Road San Carlos, 94070 592-9200 or 1781 E. Bayshore Rd East Palo Alto 94303 426-6800 Ace Hardware 700 Santa Cruz Ave Menlo Park 94025 325-2515

Hardware/Building (2) Peninsula Building Materials 109 Seaport Blvd. Redwood City, CA 365-8500 Sand, Plaster, Chicken wire, Fire clay, Portland cement Orchard Supply 2110 Middlefield Rd. Redwood City 94063 650-365-7373 Thrift Stores Savers 875 Main St. Redwood City 94063 364-5545 Salvation Army 660 Veteran’s Blvd Redwood City 94063 368-7527 St. Vincent de Paul 2406 El Camino Redwood City 94063 366-6367 Goodwill 711 Santa Cruz Ave Menlo Park 94025 324-9380 American Cancer Society Discovery Shop 748 Santa Cruz Ave Menlo Park 94025 325-8939 The Shop: Junior League 785 Santa Cruz Ave Menlo Park 94025 328-7467 Electronics Fry’s Electronics 340 Portage Ave Palo Alto, CA 94 306-2244 Best Buy 1127 Industrial Rd San Carlos, CA 321-1918

Radio Shack 490 S California Ave Palo Alto, CA (650) 329-8081 Massage Massage Therapy Center 368 S. California Ave Palo Alto, CA 94306 (650) 328-9400 Watercourse Way Bathhouse www.watercourseway.com 165 Channing Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 462-2000 Groceries and Health Foods Roberts Market 3015 Woodside Road (@ Mountain Home Rd) 851-1511 Whole Foods 1250 Jefferson Ave Redwood City, CA 367-1400 or 774 Emerson Palo Alto 94301 326-8676 Trader Joe’s 720 Menlo Ave Menlo Park 94025 323-2134 BevMo 700 El Camino Real Menlo Park, CA 94025 Kings Mountain Restaurants Alice’s Restaurant (good burgers and weekend biker hangout) Skyline Blvd @ Rte 84 851-0303 The Mountain House (local bar and grill) 13808 Skyline Blvd 851-8541

Skywood Trading Post (gas station/deli/movie rentals) Skyline Blvd @ CA- 84 851-0914 Other Local Restaurant Favorites Sushi Main Street (excellent Japanese food) 696 Mill St Half Moon Bay 94019 726-6336 Duarte’s (famous artichoke soup) 202 Stage Rd Pescadero 94060 Three-Zero Café @ the Half Moon Bay Airport (best coastside breakfast) 8850Cabrillo Hwy Moss Beach 728-1411 AppleJacks (quirky local bar) Rte 84 in La Honda 747-0331 The Village Pub (pricey california-cuisine, organic/local ingredients) 2967 Woodside Rd Woodside 94062 851-9886 Woodside Bakery and Café (yummy baked goods and a convenient lunch spot) 3052 Woodside Rd. Woodside 94062 851-0812 Buck’s Restaurant (famous lunchtime meeting place of Silicon Valley VIPs) 3062 Woodside Rd Woodside 94062 851-8010 Café Barrone (next to Keplers Books) 1010 El Camino Menlo Park 94025 327-0830

Items available for purchase

PRICE LIST

Fax: Local (650 area code) Free Fax:Within the U.S $.50 first page

$.25 each add. pg Fax: International $2 first page

$1 each add. pg. Copies $0.05 per page DRAP T-shirt: $20.00 DRAP Sweatshirt $40.00 DRAP Hat* $25.00 DRAP Tote $25.00 18 Days in June Book: new $20.00 18 Days in June Book: used $10.00 Book of Djerassi Postcards $5.00 Loose Djerassi Postcards $0.25 Ream of Paper $4.00 Photo Paper* $1/sheet Envelopes: Business Size $0.10 Envelopes: 6” x 9” $0.50 Envelopes: 9” x 12” $1.00 Bubble Mailers $0.75 Stamps as priced Batteries $0.50 Mini DV Tape $7.00 Blank CD $0.75 Blank DVD $1.00 Toothpaste or Toothbrush $1.00 Phone Cards as priced

*ask staff member for asterisked items

2013 DJERASSI PROGRAM STAFF Margot H. Knight, Executive Director Margot H. Knight has just started her seventh job in the arts and humanities in 35 years. Each position has incorporated the things she loves--history, challenges, artists, scholars, education and access. As the new Executive Director of Djerassi Resident Artists Program, she oversees one of the foremost artist communities on the planet AND is encouraged to pursue her own literary pursuits. Previous positions include the presidencies of United Arts of Central Florida and United Arts of Raleigh & Wake County, executive director of the Idaho Commission on the Arts and Washington State University's Oral History Office and staff positions with the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies and Washington Commission for the Humanities. She serves on the Private Sector Council for Americans for the Arts and is a proud recipient of the Michael Newton Award. A frequent consultant, speaker and grants panelist, she has also served on over 25 chamber of commerce, tourism, regional planning and cultural boards, including the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Visit Orlando, and Florida Cultural Alliance. Margot lives with her new husband, Nick, one dog and two cats. She can be reached at margot@djerassi.org or via Facebook (MargotHalidayKnight). Judy Freeland, Residency Coordinator, IT Manager Judy has been with the Program since 1994 and is a local La Honda resident with a background in painting, graphic design and interactive new media. Judy coordinates the application and panel processes and schedules the artists’ residencies each season. Judy also maintains the Program’s computers and information technology. She has worked as an adjunct faculty member for Foothill Community College in the Computers Technology and Information Systems Division and as an Instructor for technology workshops at San Jose State University and UC Santa Cruz Extension. She earned her BA in Conceptual Information Arts from San Francisco State University. Carolyn Clark Bush, Bookkeeper Carolyn joined the staff in 1998 after serving eight years as Office and Business Manager with the Contemporary Arts Forum in Santa Barbara, California. Previously, she worked as a grant writer for several institutions including the Contemporary Museum and the Volcano Art Center in Hawaii. Carolyn received her MA in Classics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has been active as both an arts administrator and artist for more than 20 years, blending an interest in unraveling the intricacies of a non-profit office with a love of textiles and design. Michelle Finch, Development and Communications Associate Michelle joined the Program in May 2007. In conjunction with the Executive Director she coordinates fundraising, grant writing, social media, and donor relations. A native of the Bay area, Michelle received her BA in Archaeology from Bryn Mawr College and her MA in Cultural Heritage Studies from University College London before returning to California.

Kristofer Mills, Resident Manager A native of Augusta, Georgia, 2013 marks Kristofer’s 7tht season with the Djerassi Program. He attended the University of Granada in Spain, and the University of Georgia Studies Abroad Program in Cortona, Italy before receiving his BA in Studio Art from the College of Charleston. After graduation, Kristofer co-founded Redux Contemporary Art Center, a non-profit arts organization in Charleston, South Carolina. He has been an artist-in-residence at the Vermont Studio Center (2005) and at Artist Residencies Enschede (2008). His studio practice combines elements of painting, drawing, photography and collage with experimental sound/video projects. Laura Amador, Program Assistant Laura is fresh off her first season at Djerassi. She graduated from Boston University in May 2011 with a BFA in Painting and a minor in Art History. She also spent a semester studying at the Scuola Internazionale di Grafica in Venice, Italy. After working in art galleries and volunteering at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Miss Amador decided it was time for a major change. She made a leap of faith and switched from East to West Coast to work at the Djerassi Program. Laura has been working at Djerassi for one year and has not been scared away yet. She is still painting and drawing and learning all she can about art. Daniel Tosh, Chef Originally from the midwest, Dan has lived in the Bay Area for six years. He joined the Djerassi Program in 2007 after working as a chef for Talula Bay Catering in Los Gatos. He worked as Sous Chef for Valeriano’s Restaurant in Los Gatos from 2003 to 2006. Dan attended the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan, receiving a BFA in ceramics; he continues to work as a ceramic artist in his spare time. Skip Gianocca, Facilities & Land Manager A fourth-generation Half Moon Bay resident, Skip joined the Djerassi Program in 2001 with experience in carpentry, mechanics, welding, electrical work, and general ranch maintenance. He is responsible for the overall maintenance and operations of the Program's buildings, equipment, and vehicles; and for maintenance of the sculpture collection and 580 acres of ranch land and redwood forests. Skip has a certified license for Wildlife Nuisance Control.

FOOD AND DUTY INFORMATION The Program Chef coordinates all food-related business. In order to keep the kitchens stocked with what you need the most efficient way, please help us adhere to our system. Because the House and Barn kitchens are high-traffic areas, we ask that all artists do their part to keep them tidy. Dinner is prepared in the Artists’ House and served there at 6pm, Monday through Friday. Help yourself to breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the day from your respective kitchen. Dietary Restrictions Please let the Program Chef know if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions. If you did not submit a form with this information before arrival, request one to fill out from the Resident Manager. If you have any food-needs or comments on meals, please speak up and let the Program Chef know. We want you to have the food you need and like! Groceries Both Kitchens have been stocked with “staple” foods for breakfast, lunch and snacks. Each week these items are replenished to suit your needs, as you will indicate on the Shopping List. Normally you will fill out this list and turn it in to the chef on Mondays (for Tuesday main shopping day) and Thursdays (for Friday light re-stock shopping and weekend meal ingredients). Shopping List There are separate shopping lists for the House and for the Barn. To fill out the list, put a mark next to desired items. If another resident has already checked off the item you want, add another tally (so we can determine the quantity to purchase). Place a check next to your studio/room in the header to indicate that you’ve completed the list. Please keep the following things in mind while filling out your shopping list:

Before requesting items, please take a survey of what you have. Only write down items that are running low or not in stock.

We can not afford to waste food- be conscious of eating the items you’ve asked for and ask for only things you think you will eat.

In order to stay within our budget, we must stick to the staples listed. These items have been selected for financial and logistical reasons; we cannot accommodate exceptions. If a food item you would like is not on the list, you are welcome to purchase it for yourself on Town Trip.

Weekend Meal The Program provides food for one communal weekend meal. You may choose to cook together as a group or to designate a willing chef. Make a list of ingredients you will need and give it to the chef by 6:00 PM on Thursday. The other weekend dinner is up to you- this is a great time to eat leftovers or to use what’s available from pantry items to make a meal. Wine The Djerassi Program will provide wine with dinner on Friday evenings. If you would like to purchase wine for other nights, please do so on your own or as a group. Pooling money for purchasing wine on Town Trip is an easy way to stock up for the coming week. Herb Garden We have many wonderful herbs growing in the garden that you are welcome to use. If you would like a tour, talk to a staff member.

Recycling

You can put everything in the trashcan. All recyclable and compostable items will be sorted at the processing center. Easy, huh?

Pests

We cannot stress enough how important it is to keep the kitchens clean and food properly stored. In rural areas, pest control is a daily struggle. Please note that if food is left out in the kitchens or in your rooms and studios, it will attract rodents and bugs. The Djerassi Program does not use D-Con or other harmful poisons due to their adverse impact on native wildlife. If you do see evidence of mice, rats, or other pests, please alert the Resident Manger or Facilities Manager at once.

After-Dinner Cleanup Everyone is responsible for cleaning up after dinner. To make it more enjoyable, we have initiated the following lottery system: As soon as everyone has finished eating, we will pass around the basket. The basket contains 8-12 folded notes, each with a job written on it. Without looking, pick a folded piece of paper, then get to work. You may trade duties with another resident, but only if they are willing. 1. Busser: Please collect dishes, silverware, and glasses from the table and stack them to the left of the sink. 2. Dishwasher A: Please rinse the plates, glasses, and silverware for the dishwashing machine. 3. Dishwasher B: Please assist the dishwasher A with loading the rinsed dishes into the machine, then hand wash all Serving platters, bowls, and utensils. 4. Dishwasher C: Please assist the dishwashers A & B by drying and putting away serving platters and making sure the wash cycle is started once the machine is full. 5. Leftovers A: Please put leftovers into tupperware. Depending on the quantity of food, each leftover item is divided into separate containers for the House and for the Barn 6. Leftovers B: Please put leftovers into tupperware. Depending on the quantity of food, each leftover item is divided into separate containers for the House and for the Barn 7. Sweeper: Please sweep the kitchen floor. Pay special attention to the food prep area between the sink and stove. 8. Clean out Refrigerator: Please check the refrigerator for old leftovers or any food that needs to be thrown out. If you notice that something needs to be added to the shopping list, mark it! 9. Surfaces: Please wipe down the dinner table, counters and stovetop. 10. Free: Please relax. You have the night off.

*Please be conservative in your napkin and towel use: less laundry conserves energy, money and time.

*Use the BLUE sponges for dishes and the YELLOW sponges for the counter