ILHABELA ISLAND, BRAZIL - NOV/DEC 2026 LAST CALL
CASA NA ILHA
Submit a short bio or statement, a project proposal, and work/writing samples (maximum 12 items) to apply for a self-directed art residency in Ilhabela, Brazil.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 10 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Location
- Ilhabela Island, State of São Paulo, Brazil
- Exhibition window
- Nov 1, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026
About
Overview
Casa na Ilha is a retreat space in Ilhabela, the largest island in an archipelago on Brazil's north coast, 200 km from São Paulo. The island is an ecological paradise covered by Mata Atlantica (Atlantic rainforest) with unique fauna and flora, 73 beaches, and 27 waterfalls. Artists work in self-directed residencies with a tutor on-site 24/7 to discuss ideas and progress while respecting the artist's pace. Each session hosts 2–6 artists from different disciplines, fostering peer interaction and collaboration in common spaces.
Eligibility
Open to artists at any stage of career. Individual and group applications are accepted. Applications accepted in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Key dates
- Submission deadline: August 18, 2026
- Residency: November–December 2026
What to submit
- Short bio or artist statement
- Project proposal describing the work or idea to develop during the stay
- Work or writing samples (maximum 12 items)
- Link to website or blog (if available)
How to apply
Send an email to [email protected] to receive the application form. All submissions will be received and processed within one week.
Fees
There is no fee to apply.
- Entry fee
- Fees and support RESIDENCE PROGRAM FEE – INCLUDES DAILY BREAKFAST AND WEEKLY GORUP DINNER Shared room ocean view and terrace with ensuite shared bathroom (80m2/860sqf): 2495 USD (4 weeks) / 2210 USD (3 weeks) /1950 USD (2 weeks) Private room ocean view with ensuite private bathroom : 3690 USD (4 weeks) / 3290 USD (3 weeks)/ 2495 USD (2 weeks) Partners not participating in the program pay 50% of the fee in private room. We offer: Daily Small Breakfast (Coffee, Tea, Milk, Fruits, Bread) A weekly group dinner (vegetarian menu, home made) Equipped kitchen (refrigerator, stove, blender, pots, etc.) to cook lunch and other dinners. Lodging in private or shared rooms en suite, ocean view. Shared Studio Work space, with individual big desks/tables for each artist, ocean view. Individual desks in the room Other Indoor and outdoor work spaces around the house Guidance available for contacting organizations, discuss work in progress, ideas and projects only when the artists desires such.This is a self directed residence, there will be no schedule to follow. Weekly cleaning, linen and towels are provided and changed during the weekly cleaning (personal laundry not included) Wifi
- Theme
- Acting, Book Arts, Dance, Documentary, Drawing, Ecology, Environmental Arts, Environmentalism/Conservation, Fiction, Film, Illustration, Installation Arts, Interdisciplinary Arts, Journalism, Literary Nonfiction, Literature, Mixed Media, Moving Image, Multimedia Arts, Music, New Genres, Nonfiction, Painting, Paper Arts, Performance Art, Photography, Playwriting, Poetry, Printmaking, Public Art, Screenwriting, Sculpture, Storytelling, Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving, Visual Arts, Writing
- Eligibility
- Any stage of career - Send us an e mail to receive your application form to [email protected] Both individual and group application are accepted.Applications are accepted in English, Spanish and Portuguese. To apply we will ask: Short bio or statement. Proposal describing the project or idea that you would like develop during the stay at Casa na Ilha. A brief description of what you do or a selection of works or writing samples. ( maximum of 12 items). Link to website/blog (if you have one). There is NO fee to apply. All submissions will be received and process within one week.
- Audience
- Any stage of career
- Contact
- [email protected]
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