Life is Art
Life is Art is a hosted, multidisciplinary Artist Residency for women at any stage of their creative practice.
The Residency is self funded and self directed.
Exclusively offered to 3 Residents.
The Residency provides a curated container for 2 weeks in a private, oceanfront location in Playa Negra, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Resident Artist @pepallama will be onsite to guide and inspire you to Curate a Life that is a Work of Art, but you will use your time and space here as you wish.
Exploration of both the active (Yang) and contemplative (Yin) aspects of creativity is encouraged.
There is no expectation or pressure to produce finished work during your stay.
The invitation is to slow down, to connect to the ocean and the natural world surrounding it, be inspired by a tropical paradise outside of your usual environment, and explore your creativity however you choose. You are the Artist of Your Life: Life is Art.
Residency Program Information
Residency Program Summary
Application Information
November + December 2026
2 Weeks - 14 days, 13 Nights
- Private Suite with Ensuite Bathroom: $3,500
- Private Room with Shared Bathroom: $3,000
A 25% installment is due upon acceptance.
The remaining 75% balance is due 60 days before before the start of the Residency.
Payments are non-refundable and residency dates cannot be transferred.
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Housing & Accomodation
Located in a gated community, this oceanfront Residence with direct beach access has two levels with many areas to relax and create, with covered open air patios, hammocks, oversized tables and couches.
This is what Curating a Life that is a Work of Art is all about: slowing down and tuning into nature and the ocean in the tropics. It is the perfect location to disconnect from the hustle + bustle, and there is abundant wildlife here. This large property is very private, it combines authentic Costa Rican charm and a tropical atmosphere. You will hear and see the ocean the entire time you are on the property.
The communal areas are family-style and huge, which allows both individual and collaborative creative work. The indoor studio space downstairs has a huge work table and open air porches. The Residence also comes complete with huge shared living spaces, washer /dryer, convenient bathrooms and a large kitchen. There is Fiber Optic WIFI, and the entire home has A/C.
The private pool area is equipped with lounge chairs & towels, giving you the option to unwind in the sun or in the shade provided by the tropical garden, and there is an outdoor shower.
There are 3 private bedrooms on the second level of the Residence. The master suite has an ensuite bathroom and the 2 private rooms share a large detached bathroom.