3 TO 6 MONTH RESIDENCY – ATLANTIC FOREST/OCEAN – BRAZIL – KAAYSÁ ART RESIDENCY
Artists apply to reside at Kaaysá Art Residency in Brazil for 3 to 6 months, pursuing self-directed projects and activities in a multidisciplinary studio environment.
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- Entry fee
- Free
- Location
- Kaaysá, Atlantic Forest, Boicucanga, São Sebastião, Brazil (160 km from São Paulo)
- Exhibition window
- Jul 10, 2021 → Dec 20, 2021
About
Overview
Kaaysá OPEN is a self-directed residency program for multidisciplinary artists in the Atlantic Forest near the Atlantic Ocean in Brazil, 160 km from São Paulo. The artist chooses their own residency dates (3 to 6 months minimum) and activities, with no assigned theme or programming.
Location & Amenities
Located on 5,000 m² in the Atlantic Forest near Boicucanga beach and Ribeirão Itu waterfalls. Ten-minute walk to hiking trails with waterfalls; 15-minute walk to beach.
What's Included
- Private suite with double bed, fan, minibar, and private bathroom
- Kitchen, laundry, pool, and common areas access
- Free internet
- Collective or individual atelier, joinery, ceramic kiln, recording studio
- Use of musical instruments and production space
- Bicycles, projectors, binoculars
- Gym mats and yoga mats
- Visits from curators and special guests
- Interaction with artists from other programs
What's Not Included
- Travel/transfers and food
- Health insurance
- Work materials (canvas, paint, clay, paper, etc.)
Suggested Activities
- Dialogue with local fishermen
- Trail and waterfall hikes with biologist guide
- Trip to nearby islands with ocean biologist
- Visit to historic colonial city of São Sebastião (45 km away)
- Visit to Papel de Quintal craft workshop
- Archaeological site tours
Fees
- Monthly fee for 3-month residency: US $1,200
- Monthly fee for 6-month residency: US $950
- No application fee
- Acceptance letter provided for artists seeking external financial support
Application
Fill out the application form on the website with portfolio and mini bio. No application fee. After submission, a video chat interview will be conducted via WhatsApp, Skype, or Zoom.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: June 30, 2021
- Residency starts: July 10, 2021
- Residency ends: December 20, 2021
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- WhatsApp: +55 11 98348-7849
- Instagram: @kaaysa_artresidency
- Website: www.kaaysa.com
- Languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic
- Entry fee
- Monthly fee for 3 months: US $1,200. Monthly fee for 6 months: US $950.
- Theme
- A self-directed residency in the Atlantic Forest with access to ocean, waterfalls, and opportunities for artistic production and collaboration with other resident artists.
- Eligibility
- Open to multidisciplinary artists; minimum 3-month, maximum 6-month residency commitment required.
- Contact
- [email protected]
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