KAAYSA Special Edition _ 7 Th anniversary – Brazil

Overview

Kaaysá Art Residency invites artists from all disciplines to participate in this special 7th anniversary edition, celebrating seven years of creative exchange. Over 600 multidisciplinary artists have previously participated. The residency features the inauguration of two new spaces: Tupinambá Room (for dance, theater, circus, and music) and Tupiniquim Room (for video art and audiovisual projections).

Program Highlights

• Film screenings in Sala Tupiniquim curated by Lucas Bambosi and Fernando Velasques
• Dance workshops in Sala Tupinambá led by Toshiko Oiwa Pires, Letícia Andra, Lu Favoreto, and Jorge Garcia, culminating in final presentation November 23
• Encounters with São Paulo curators for portfolio reviews and creative discussions
• Workshops and talks with students from regional public schools
• Portfolio presentations and open discussions among residents
• Critical discussions, movie sessions, readings, and workshops to facilitate exchange
• Special anniversary celebration with performances and dinner featuring local flavors

Facilities & Location

Kaaysá is situated on a 5,000 square meter area between the Atlantic Forest and Ocean in São Sebastião, Brazil, accommodating up to 25 creators at the same time. The residency is a 10-minute walk to trails leading to regional waterfalls and 15 minutes to Boicucanga beach and midtown.

Accommodation & Amenities

• Individual suites with double bed, fan, table, balcony, fridge, and private bathroom
• Double rooms with private bathroom (when applicable)
• Fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities
• Free internet access
• Bicycles for common use
• 140 square meter studio with big tables, wood machinery, ceramic wheel, kiln, and sound recording studio with guitar, electric guitar, bass, and musical instruments

Fee & Support

Contribution is U$ 1.800 (food and transport not included). This special edition includes lunch daily for all participants. The fee covers accommodation, production assistance, promotion of your profile on social media channels, and networking with other art-related people and platforms. The organization promotes encounters with curators, artists, cultural centers from the region, and visits to indigenous communities 30 minutes by car from Kaaysá.

Eligibility & Application

Application is free of charge and can be submitted in English, French, or Portuguese. No formal restrictions stated; open to artists of all disciplines, writers, and all creative people. The organization can provide a letter of acceptance if needed for sponsorship purposes.

Key Dates

• Application deadline: October 25, 2024
• Residency start: October 30, 2024
• Residency end: November 24, 2024
• Dance workshops final presentation: November 23

Contact

For questions or support with the application process, contact [email protected] or WhatsApp +55 11 983487849. The organization speaks English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, and Spanish.