The residence is located in the historic town of Atotonilco, 20 minutes from the center of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, in central Mexico.
During their stay, residents may or may not have other artists living on campus, depending on selected time of residency. Residents will be able to participate in exhibitions, presentations, workshops, open studios and other activities organized periodically by Camino Al Arte.
Portfolio, in PDF format, no more than 10 pages, including brief descriptions of your projects. Music, video or digital art files will be submitted through GoogleDrive or Dropbox. If portfolio exists on a website, providing a link to it is sufficient.
Brief proposal of a workshop or community activity that you would like to lead.
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
10
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
7
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
900
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details
Residency fee is payable with credit card, bank deposit or wire. Fees give residents access to:
Privacy and tranquility in a natural environment, surrounded by mesquite trees
A 40m2 well-lit studio for private use
Introductions with local arts leaders and ad hoc curatorial support
Private bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette
Shared dining room, reading room and laundry
Daily breakfast, lunch subsidy and basic food provisions
Access to workshop and print shop, plus alliance with large metal and woodworking shops
Use of shared vehicle (gasoline not included)
Policy for visitors, children and/or accompanying pets
Quick access to historical, recreational and religious facilities
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
Accessibility
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Inaccessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available off campus
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Monica Contreras
Accessibility Contact Email
info@caminoalarte.org
Housing & Accomodation
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
Universally designed
Common/Communal Spaces Information
Shared kitchen, dining, reading and laundry rooms. Printmaking and essential woodwork workshops available to residents.
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Groceries provided for residents to prepare their own meals
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private kitchen
Food stipend provided
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated