Alter do Chão, Brazil·Other
Amazônia — Amazon Multidisciplinary Art Residency
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CASA NA ILHA
Brazil
Casa Na Ilha is an artist-led organization founded in 2017.
Apply by
October 31, 2026
Cost
$2,980 total stay
Disciplines
All disciplines
Dates
17–31 August 2027
Duration
2 weeks
Accommodation
Shared
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
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About this opportunity
The space
Amazônia: Amazon Session is a multidisciplinary artist residency in Alter do Chão, Brazil. The program is hosted at Campos de Heliantos, a space for experimentation and contemporary artistic expression, with shared accommodation, studio space, Wi-Fi and kitchen access. Campos de Heliantos is a research center for the “Creative Self” (Eu Criativo). It hosts artistic residencies and conversations around ecofeminism, contemporary art, performance and artistic production.
Surroundings
Alter do Chão lies on the right bank of the Tapajós River in the Brazilian Amazon. Its clear waters and seasonally flooded igapó forests provide a setting for observation, field research and reflection. The residency invites artists to engage with the region's biodiversity, communities and ecological knowledge, exploring the relationship between creative practice and the surrounding environment.
Life during a stay
The residency balances quiet, independent work with optional group activities and conversations. Two curators/guides will be on site to facilitate activities, including explorations of primary forests and riverside communities. You can take part in these shared experiences or spend time on your own practice. All organized activities are optional, and the program respects each participant's pace. The group is limited to ten participants. Shared accommodation and communal living are part of the experience.
What the artist will do
Pursue self-directed creative work and field research, using observation and “artistic foraging” to explore ideas connected to the forest and its communities. The emphasis is on inquiry and process rather than production. Optional guided activities and group discussions can support your practice; you decide how to use your time.
Good to know
Session dates: 17–31 August 2027 (two weeks). Eligibility: We welcome emerging and established practitioners from all disciplines, including visual artists, photographers, filmmakers, curators, writers, poets, musicians, sound artists, performers, botanists, scientists, activists and researchers. Applicants from non-traditional backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. Language: Both curators speak English, so Portuguese or Spanish is not required. They facilitate informal communication, but formal translation services are not provided.
Practical details
Duration
2 weeks
Accommodation
Shared
Program notes
We value reciprocity, communal living and an openness to exploration. Some forest activities require physical fitness, but all organized activities are optional and you can choose what suits your comfort and pace. If you have mobility, health or other access requirements, please contact us before applying so we can discuss possible adjustments.
What's offered
Accommodation
WiFi
Studio Space
Kitchen Access
Mentorship
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