AMAZÓNICA Artist Residency in the Peruvian Amazon / Residencies

Overview

AMAZÓNICA is an artist residency program in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, bringing together art, research, and cultural exchange through meaningful engagement with the region and its communities. It offers four weeks to explore new ideas, develop your artistic practice, and engage with the cultural and ecological contexts of the Peruvian Amazon.

Who Can Apply

Amazonica invites visual and performing artists, musicians, researchers, curators, and creative practitioners from around the world to develop projects exploring the intersections of contemporary art, territory, and culture.

Residency Themes

• The Peruvian Amazon
• The urban culture of Iquitos
• Indigenous peoples and rural communities
• Decolonization and interculturality.

The Residency Experience

• Four weeks of artistic research and experimentation
• Personalized meetings with a local curator
• Workshops and talks on Amazonian art and culture
• Opportunities to engage with Indigenous and rural communities
• Accommodation and breakfast (Monday through Saturday)
• Optional access to a workspace in an Amazonian natural setting
• Annual digital residency publication

How to Apply

• Read the Residency Guidelines: Review the program details, eligibility, fees, and application requirements.
• Complete the Application Form: Submit your application and portfolio for consideration.

2027 Residency Periods

• May 3–31, 2027
• September 1–29, 2027