AUTUMN - Artist in Residency Program - trevelin Chubut - Patagonia Argentina
We-Che Art Residency
Artists of all disciplines may apply for a 1-week to 2-month artist residency in Patagonia, Argentina.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 30 days left
- Entry fee
- $1300
- Location
- Chubut, Argentina
About
Overview
We-Che Art Residency is an artist-run project in the heart of Patagonia near Trevelin, Chubut, Argentina, offering a natural workspace backed by protected landscape, 2 hectares of property crossed by a river, and close to Los Alerces National Park. The residency welcomes all creators and writers whose projects fit the space and vision, emphasizing connection between art and nature.
Residency Dates & Lengths
Residencies range from 1 week to 2 months. Available slots: mid-February to end of April 2026 (spring, changing colors); October 2026 (5 million tulip field); first two weeks of December 2026 (summer).
Eligibility
Open to artists of any stage of career based anywhere in the world. Collaborative teams may apply but each member must apply and be accepted individually. Pets are not allowed.
Disciplines & Media
All creative disciplines welcome, including: book arts, documentary, drawing, environmental arts, fiction, film, illustration, interdisciplinary arts, journalism, literary work, mixed media, moving image, music, painting, paper arts, philosophy, photography, poetry, sculpture, sound art, storytelling, textile & fiber arts, visual arts, woodworking, and writing.
Residency Fees
- General AIR program: $350 USD per week or $1,300 USD per month per resident
- Special BOOK project: $1,600 USD minimum (1 month), extra weeks $350 USD
- Fee includes: housing, workspace, tools, facilities, basic supplies, access to eclectic library, cleaning, private bedroom and bathroom, fresh bedding and towels weekly, Wi-Fi, heating, water, electricity, and gas
Housing & Facilities
- Studios: private and shared studios available
- Equipment: printers, scanners, easels, drawing benches, book arts facilities, light tables, woodworking tools
How to Apply
Submit an online form or download and email the application form to [email protected]. Optionally include a PDF with a brief project description, images of related works, website/Instagram links, or other relevant information. In your application, state your preferred residency dates and an alternative. All submissions are reviewed by committee; shortlisted candidates are invited to a WhatsApp video call.
Additional Information
For artists applying for grants or scholarships in their home country, We-Che can provide official documents and letters of invitation. Contact [email protected] with questions; responses typically given within 3–5 business days.
Contact & Web
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://wecheartresidency.ovh/
- Languages: English, Spanish, French
- Average artists in residence at one time: 3
- Entry fee
- General AIR program: $350 USD per week or $1,300 USD per month. Special BOOK project: minimum 1 month at $1,600 USD, extra week $350 USD. Fee includes housing, workspace, tools, facilities, basic supplies, library access, cleaning, bedding, Wi-Fi, heating, water, electricity, and gas.
- Theme
- A nature-focused artist residency encouraging creators to connect with Patagonia as a natural, historical, and cultural environment while retreating to create and rejuvenate.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists of any stage of career based anywhere in the world; collaborative applications accepted if each member applies individually.
- Audience
- Any stage of career; open to artists based anywhere in the world.
- Contact
- [email protected]
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