ILHABELA ISLAND – BRAZIL / October & Nov/Dec’26 Last spots.
Submit a bio, project proposal, work samples (up to 12 items), and website link for a 2-4 week self-directed artistic residency in Brazil.
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- Entry fee
- Free
- Location
- Ilhabela Island, São Paulo, Brazil
- Exhibition window
- Jul 8, 2026 → Jan 1, 2027
About
Overview
Casa na Ilha is a self-directed art residency retreat on Ilhabela Island, the largest island in an archipelago off the north coast of São Paulo, Brazil. Located 200 km from São Paulo city and covered by Atlantic rainforest with 73 beaches and 27 waterfalls, the island is an ecological preserve with 84% protected land. Artists work independently with a 24/7 on-site tutor available for guidance, discussion, and project support. Groups of 2–6 artists from different disciplines work simultaneously, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and peer learning through common spaces and discussion groups.
Residency Duration & Schedule
- Duration: 2 to 4 weeks
- 2026 session: July 8 – January 1, 2027
- Application deadline: August 4, 2026
Disciplines & Media
All artistic disciplines welcome to apply.
Accommodations & Amenities
- Shared room with ocean view and terrace, ensuite shared bathroom (80 m²/860 sqf)
- Private room with ocean view and ensuite private bathroom
- Individual desks in rooms; main shared studio with ocean view; other indoor and outdoor work spaces
- Daily small breakfast (coffee, tea, milk, fruits, bread)
- Weekly group dinner (vegetarian, home-made)
- Equipped kitchen (refrigerator, stove, blender, pots, etc.)
- Weekly cleaning, linen, and towel changes (personal laundry not included)
- WiFi
Fees
- Shared room: $1,950 USD (2 weeks) / $2,210 USD (3 weeks) / $2,495 USD (4 weeks)
- Private room: $2,495 USD (2 weeks) / $3,290 USD (3 weeks) / $3,690 USD (4 weeks)
- Partners not participating in the program: 50% of private room fee
- All fees include daily breakfast and weekly group dinner
Application Requirements
- Short bio or artist statement
- Proposal describing the project or idea to develop during the residency
- Brief description of your work or selection of work samples or writing samples (maximum 12 items)
- Link to website/blog (if available)
Residency Approach
This is a self-directed residency with no set program or itinerary. Artists have uninterrupted, self-directed work time with no pressure to deliver finished work—focus can be on research and development. A 24/7 on-site tutor provides case-by-case guidance, helps discuss ideas and project progress, and assists with contacting organizations and arranging project partnerships as needed. Sessions and support are tailored to each artist's self-directed practice and pace.
Contact & More Information
Email: [email protected] | Website: https://www.casanailha.org/
- Entry fee
- Shared room ocean view (2 weeks): $1,950 USD; Shared room (3 weeks): $2,210 USD; Shared room (4 weeks): $2,495 USD. Private room ocean view (2 weeks): $2,495 USD; Private room (3 weeks): $3,290 USD; Private room (4 weeks): $3,690 USD. Includes daily breakfast and weekly group dinner.
- Theme
- A self-directed residency focused on creative development and artistic exploration in an ecological paradise, with opportunities for peer interaction and interdisciplinary learning among resident artists.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists of all disciplines.
- Contact
- [email protected]
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