Established in 2019, Yucca Valley Material Lab (YVML) provides a diverse range of programs including artist and musician residencies, instructional workshops, an art gallery, library and recording studio, and free public events. The instructional workshops can last anywhere from one to five days and cover a diverse range of materials including glass, metal, textile, wood and sound.

We offer up to 9 funded visual artist residencies a year which provide an opportunity to explore diverse materials such as metal, glass, fiber, clay, and neon. These two week residencies include lodging, studio access, technical assistance, and opportunities for community engagement. Our Musician-in-Residence program supports underrepresented artists with an emphasis on BIPOC artists engaged in experimental music. With a current capacity of one per year, the program provides lodging, recording studio access, and professional recording. It concludes with a free, public performance for the local community.

Our organization is steered by a small but passionate team comprising a full-time Director and four part-time positions that include the Music Director, Facilities Manager, Program Coordinator and Philanthropy Officer. Our Board of Directors consists of a Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary, who are supported by an advisory board featuring artists, musicians, a legal expert, and an accountant. The Board meets quarterly to make key decisions with guidance from the Director. The Director collaborates with the Music Director to oversee the music programs. Furthermore, the Director supervises all staff, ensuring the efficient day-to-day management of our organization and its facilities.

YVML actively pursues a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Our commitment to racial equity is evident in our programs and services. In 2020 we established an invitational residency for a BIPOC musician. Since 2019, there have been 33 artists and musicians in residence, one third of whom identified as BIPOC and three of whom were international.