Writers & Artists Residency in San Miguel de Allende
Organization
San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
The invitation for our Open Residency 2024 is extended to artists and creatives in the following plastic arts; visual arts, literature, performing arts, digital arts, and cinematography. Residencies have a minimum stay of two weeks and may begin preferably on Sunday.
Location and facilities
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.
Contact
info@caminoalarte.org
Calle de la Presa 8
Fracc. El Mirador
37795 San Miguel de Allende, Gto.
Mexico
Residency Program Information
Year Founded
2023
Context
Urban
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Community-engaged
Residency Program Summary
Residency Length
-2 weeks - -1 years
Languages
English
Spanish
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
2
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Acting
Animation
Art Education
Art History
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Choreography
Costume/Fashion Design
Dance
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Environmental Arts
Fiction
Film
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Literature
Literary Nonfiction
Mixed Media
Music
Nonfiction
Opera
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Photography
Playwriting
Printmaking
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Sound Art
Storytelling
Visual Arts
Companions
Pets (Non-service animals)
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Application Information
Additional Eligibility Information
Deadline for applications, Fall Session: July 15, 2024. The selection process is carried out by a group of representatives of the local arts community. Please send the following documents in PDF to info@caminoalarte.org:
- Brief introduction letter or email
- Updated CV
- 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
Studio & Facilities
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Dance Studio Without Sprung Floor
Anvils, Stakes + Hammers
Soldering Workspace
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Drawing Benches
Printmaking Workspaces
Large Sinks
Washer And Dryer
Dedicated Wood Shop
Woodworking Tools
Tablesaw
Wood Vises And Wood Working Table
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Universally designed
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
On-call Studio support provided