We-Che Art Residency is an artist run project, founded by the artistic duo Raom&Loba. In line with our own vision and experience, we humbly wish to offer others what we have received from our peers at different points in our artistic careers: an inspiring place, a warm and quiet workspace, conducive to constructive exchanges with artists from every parts of the world… as a small, human-scale adventure.
We-Che is located on 2ha slice of landscape, crossed by a river, planted of pine and native trees on the 259 Road. Close to the historic village of Trevelin founded by Welsh immigrants and 15km from Futaleufú and the Chilean border. A natural nest, backing onto a protected natural area of over 240 ha the Nant y Fall river and its waterfalls. In the heart of the 16th of October Valley, its vineyards, its famous and vast 5million tulip field, facing the majestic pre-Andean mountains in the background at just a few kilometers from the southern entrance of Los Alerces National Park.
We-Che, meansYoung in mapuche, and we encourage artists to connect to Patagonia as a natural historical and cultural environement. Our proposal is to spend time and space away to retreat, create and rejuvenate, gathering new inspiration, and also participate to a more respectful relationship between Art and Nature.
We welcome all creators and writers if their project fits to We-Che, evaluating if our structure can give all the necessary space and is able to promote the better experience for each one.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
New available places at We-che this autumn for both Special Book project AIR program or general AIR program
Choose your slot from mid february to end of april and enjoy the gradually changing colors of Patagonia, beautiful lights shifts and still friendly weather
But if you are quite ready to go, and still wondering … if what you need is some springtime right know and several millions of flowers : it is not too late as there is one place left for you in October 2026...
And if you'd like instead an extra dosis of summer, there is one last available place for a short residency in the 2 firsts weeks of December 2026…
April at We-Che Nature Art Residency : beautiful colors of native trees in Los Alerces National Park (trail toward Laguna del Toro)
October at We-Che Nature Art Residency: the 5 million tulip field at the foot of pre-Andean mountains (5 minutes walk)
How to apply ?
Use our online form, or alternatively you can download and fill the application form corresponding to the AIR program you wish to apply on our website > how to apply page and email it to hola@wecheartresidency.ovh
(Don't forget to let us know in your application your favorite period to stay and an alternative) You may also send us along with the application form, a pdf with a brief description of your project or what you want to achieve in We-Che along with some pictures of related works, links to your website or instagram, and any information that can help us understand.
All submissions will be closely considered by comitee. Shortlisted candidate will be invited to a WhatsApp video call.
For any doubt or interrogations before applying, feel free to write us, we try to answer everyone within 3-5 business days.
Email hola@wecheartresidency.ovh for detailed information
We-Che art Residency is an independent artist run project and is currently unable to provide financial support for visiting artists. For artists applying for grants and scholarships in their home country We-Che can provide official documents and letters of invitation as necessary.
Web Link: https://wecheartresidency.ovh/
General AIR program 350 USD $ per week and 1300 USD $ per month per resident
Special BOOK project minimum 1 month 1600 USD $, extra week 350
Residency fee include :
Housing and Workspace,
tools and facilities, some basic supplies
access to our Eclectic Evolutive Library
cleaning, private bedroom and bathroom
fresh bedsheet and bath towels each week
Wi-Fi internet connection
Heating, Water, electricity, and gas costs.
Esquel Airport pickup and return
1 group outing / week for visiting some points of interest,
1 outting/week for art supplies and groceries
please consult our website for more details
and feel free to contact us for more information or special inquiries
We-Che is an independent artists-run residency and we do not receive any financial funding or subside of any kind, so we are currently unable to provide financial support for visiting artists.
For artists applying for grants and scholarships or mobility funds in their home country, We-Che can provide official documents and letters of acceptance as necessary.