Production and research residency program in the Peruvian Amazon
The residency program Amazonica welcomes national and international visual artists, multidisciplinary & interdisciplinary artists, curators, and other disciplines, for four weeks to develop projects related to the Amazonian culture.
Amazónica program provides residents with an experiential of the socio-cultural context of the Peruvian Amazon, promoting critical research through traditional and contemporary artistic practices in contact with locals. The residence proposes a total disconnection from the routine or type of life, to reconnect with nature. We propose an alternative and traditional space for creation from an intercultural horizon, which can be explored through personal and collective research and exploration.
Amazónica program provides residents with an experiential of the socio-cultural context of the Peruvian Amazon, promoting critical research through traditional and contemporary artistic practices in contact with locals. The residence proposes a total disconnection from the routine or type of life, to reconnect with nature. We propose an alternative and traditional space for creation from an intercultural horizon, which can be explored through personal and collective research and exploration.
The program aims to create an environment of knowledge and cultural exchange, artistic production, and/or research in contemporary arts. During the residency program, residents and coordinators will have a work plan and activity schedule. A local artist and/or curator will be leading the program and checking in with artists.
The residency program works closely with other nonprofit organizations and the local community to offer workshops and preserve the traditions of aboriginal cultures.
The residency program works closely with other nonprofit organizations and the local community to offer workshops and preserve the traditions of aboriginal cultures.
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GUIDELINES
RESEARCH AREAS
- Peruvian Amazon
- The community and city of Iquitos
- Native cultures and indigenous communities (Kukama Kukamiria, Bora, Shipibo, etc.)
- Equity and liberation
ACTIVITIES
- Intro to the social, historical and cultural context of the community.
- Presentation of residents' portfolios.
- Weekly meetings and debate.
- Traditional technique workshop.
- Group visits to cultural spaces with local managers in Iquitos (Peru).
- Public presentation of research advances.
- Online publication of research results.
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
Visual and plastic artists, performing arts, musical arts, photographers, curators, researchers, and related.
N ° OF PARTICIPANTS
up to 10 participants
RESIDENCE PERIOD
May and September 2024
OPEN CALL & DEADLINE
Open Call starts on October 2024
We will contact the finalist artists as we receive the applications. Capacity is limited and the open call closes when the vacancies have been filled.
The artists selected for May will be announced in January 2024.
The artists selected for September will be announced in June 2024.
WHERE WE ARE LOCATED
The main studio & housing is located in the city center of Iquitos near to different traditional villages. Iquitos is the largest metropolis in the Peruvian Amazon and the largest city in the world that cannot be reached by road that isn't on an island. It is accessible only by river and air, via Airport Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta (IQT).
Additional to the main studio and housing space in the city center, we offer the residents the option to go into the rainforest and stay in traditional cabins- as desired.
Additional to the main studio and housing space in the city center, we offer the residents the option to go into the rainforest and stay in traditional cabins- as desired.
ACCOMMODATION
Space 1: Residencia Central
The Residencia Central is located in the town of Iquitos and is the living and studio space. The central residence has a living-dining room, kitchen, shared multi-purpose spaces (studios), two shared bedrooms with bathrooms, two private bedrooms with private bathrooms, a terrace, and a BBQ area. For the convenience of residents, the residence is centrally located and accessible to most supermarkets, banks, hospitals, and others. In addition, it has electricity, water, and WiFi services.
Space 2: cabins
The cabins are located at the entrance to the virgin jungle 8 km away from the Residencia Central and the city of Iquitos, have shared bathrooms and showers, electricity by zones and times, a kitchen and grill area, and a large Amazonian natural space to produce intervention, installation, sculpture, performance, among others projects. The cabins in the forest are available for residents to stay overnight.
The Residencia Central is located in the town of Iquitos and is the living and studio space. The central residence has a living-dining room, kitchen, shared multi-purpose spaces (studios), two shared bedrooms with bathrooms, two private bedrooms with private bathrooms, a terrace, and a BBQ area. For the convenience of residents, the residence is centrally located and accessible to most supermarkets, banks, hospitals, and others. In addition, it has electricity, water, and WiFi services.
Space 2: cabins
The cabins are located at the entrance to the virgin jungle 8 km away from the Residencia Central and the city of Iquitos, have shared bathrooms and showers, electricity by zones and times, a kitchen and grill area, and a large Amazonian natural space to produce intervention, installation, sculpture, performance, among others projects. The cabins in the forest are available for residents to stay overnight.
FEE PER PARTICIPANT
- 700-900 USD / 4 weeks (in 2 payments before residency starts)
- Payment method: Western Union, Venmo, Bank Wire Transfer (Extra fees may apply)
IT INCLUDES
- Transportation airport - residence - airport
- Traditional welcome amazon dinner
- Accommodation in shared rooms during the residency program (Breakfast included)
- Option to stay in cabins and camping in the virgin jungle
- Visits and experiences in native and indigenous communities
- Weekly workshops or lectures on amazon art and culture with local artists
- Weekly meetings and talks organized by curators to exchange information and ideas about a proposed topic
- Daily feedback or check-in meetings with the curator if necessary
- Iquitos city culture/art tour and shopping tour
- The organization is committed to holding two art exhibitions that will display the artist-in-residence products in two different cities, Iquitos and Lima (curatorial texts, pieces transportation, and installation included)
- Online publication and catalog
- If required by artists and approved by directors, the residency will provide the space and promotion for residents’ open studios or workshops
- If required by artists, the directors will provide support letters for grants, fellowships, or sponsorships, as well as welcome or invitation letters for visas
- Participation certificates will be extended at the end of the residency
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Air tickets (national or international)
- Lunch, dinners, or refreshments
- Art supplies
- Personal expenses
- Touristic tickets or activities
- Health insurance
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
- Participants must respect local living conditions and peers' cultural background
- Residents must cover their air tickets, lunch and dinner, art supplies, and other personal expenses
- Resident artists are prohibited from carrying contraband, explosives, and other hazardous items, and must comply with the regulations governing the use of sites and facilities. Individuals are expected to be responsible for themselves
- The residence's main language is Spanish to ensure communication between coordinators, the community, and local actors. The English translation will be available during program activities scheduled by the organization
- The participants would be asked to facilitate pictures or audiovisuals of products made during the residency to be included in our platforms. Artists' names will be displayed on the residency’s website, publications, and others
LIVING SPACE & STUDIO
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RESIDENTS 2023
Claudio Marcotulli [VEN]
Dayana Obando [CO]
@sol.nocturna
with the support of the Cali Secretary of Culture
with the support of the Cali Secretary of Culture
Lorenzo Bordonaro [IT]
Lorenzo Poli [IT]
Roxana Barba [PE]
Ronen Pollak [IL]
Tiffany Ramos [USA]
Tomotsugu Nakamura [JPN]
Valentina Duque [CO]
ARTISTS' REFLEXIONS
DIGITAL PUBLICATION
The AMAZONICA 2023 Catalog is a publication of archive, dissemination and reflection of the contents and projects carried out during the residency developed in September 2023 in the city of Iquitos by nine artists from Colombia, the United States, Israel, Italy, Japan, Peru and Venezuela.
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