ONGOING OPEN CALL – ATLANTIC FOREST _ BRAZIL

Overview

Kaaysá is an independent multidisciplinary art residency located on Boiçucanga Beach in São Sebastião, São Paulo, Brazil, in the heart of the Atlantic Forest. Founded in 2017, it welcomes visual artists, dancers, writers, musicians, curators, filmmakers, researchers, performers, architects, designers, scientists, and creators from diverse disciplines worldwide. The residency offers an immersive environment where artistic practice develops in direct dialogue with nature, local communities, and cultural exchange.

Residency Programs

• Kaaysá Open: Continuous residency available year-round; artists may arrive at any time and stay according to their needs (minimum 15 days).
• Kaaysá Residency: Collective residency gathering up to 10 artists, usually lasting one month.
• Group Residencies: Programs designed for dance companies, theater groups, collectives, seminars, and multidisciplinary gatherings.

Disciplines Accepted

Visual Arts, Sculpture, Ceramics, Dance, Performance, Theatre, Music, Literature, Film & Video, Photography, Animation, Textile Arts, Printmaking, Circus & Movement Practices, Environmental Research, and Interdisciplinary Practices.

Facilities

• Spacious private rooms with private bathrooms and balconies
• Shared kitchen and laundry
• Swimming pool
• Extensive multidisciplinary library
• Large collective visual arts studio
• Professional dance studio with floating wooden floor
• Video and projection room
• Recording studio and musical instruments
• Woodworking workshop and tools
• Ceramic wheel and kiln
• Sewing machine and production tools
• Free internet access
• Community bicycles
• On-site parking

Contribution Fees

As an independent residency without public or private funding, contributions are: €1,800 for 1 month; €1,500 for 3 weeks; €1,000 for 2 weeks. The contribution includes accommodation, curatorial support, mediation, and access to all shared facilities. A 5% discount is offered for anticipated payment at reservation. Not included: transportation, food, health or travel insurance.

Activities & Exchanges

• Studio visits and curatorial guidance
• Dialogues with guest curators and artists
• Workshops with local students
• Atlantic Forest hikes
• Visits to local cultural spaces
• Encounters with Caiçara fishermen and Indigenous communities
• Yoga, Afro dance, and contemporary dance sessions
• Environmental education activities

What We Value

Kaaysá does not require final exhibitions or productions. We value artistic process, experimentation, dialogue, and exchange.

How to Apply

Applications are open year-round via the online application form at https://www.kaaysa.com/en/application-1. For further information, contact: Lourdina Jean Rabieh, Founder/Director, [email protected], +55 11 98348-7849. Our team speaks English, Portuguese, French, Italian, Arabic, and Spanish.