Djerassi Resident Artists Program introduces new Executive Director — and highlights spring programming

Craig Adams has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Djerassi Resident Artists Program, with the goal of positioning the organization for expanded impact and long-term sustainability as a laboratory of creativity.

A longtime presence within the Woodside community, Adams brings a blend of business acumen, eco-consciousness, and a keen fascination with the arts to the role. Already known in the Djerassi community as one of its hiking guides offering tours across the property that showcases more than 60 site-specific art installations, Adams joins as a knowledgeable steward and an avid photographer of the program’s 583 acres nestled in the northern Santa Cruz Mountains.

“Djerassi connects two things I am very passionate about: land conservation and the arts,” said Adams. “Giving artists the time and space to experiment — whether writer, dancer, sculptor, painter, musician or scientist — is a mission I easily support. We have countless world class organizations and innovators in the Bay Area. My aim is to also bring in artist workshops, corporate retreats, new sources of funding, and partnerships to get us to our 50th year and well beyond.”

“We welcome Craig’s leadership at an interesting time for the arts,” stated Dale Djerassi, Founding Trustee, Djerassi Resident Artists Program. “He has a clear vision towards how Djerassi can evolve with flexibility and integrity as we design new models for fundraising while keeping our commitment to attracting multi-disciplinary artists to create here.”

Djerassi at San Francisco Art Fair

The public is invited to come and meet Craig Adams at the San Francisco Art Fair being held April 15-19 at Fort Mason where Djerassi will have a booth showcasing original art pieces, sculptural works, and books all created by former Djerassi residents.

Spring Art Hikes continue through May

Each spring, the Djerassi Resident Artists Program invites the public to explore its  583-acre property through its popular Guided Art Hikes (top photo) — a rare opportunity to witness the intersection of art and nature in one of the Bay Area’s most beautiful landscapes. Register in advance.

Photos courtesy of Djerassi