Short Description
Camino Al Arte, A.C. is pleased to detail below the specifics of our Camino Al Arte Residency Program 2025 for writers and artists in visual arts, performing arts, digital arts, and cinematography. Casa Camino is located in the historic town of Atotonilco, 20 minutes from the center of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, in central Mexico
Eligibility
The artist residency program offers two-, four-, six-, and eight-week options, with flexibility for those who want longer stays. Our residents have the opportunity to contribute positively to the well-being of the local community through special projects. The doors are open to receive contemporary artists from the visual arts, visual arts, literature, performing arts, digital arts and cinematography.
Submission Requirements
- 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 might like to lead
How to Apply
Please send the Application documents in PDF to info@caminoalarte.org
Program Benefits & Awards
- Privacy and tranquility in a rural environment, surrounded by mesquite trees
- A 40m2 well-lit studio for private use
- Two full-time resident artists or writers stay at the residency at a time.
- 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 free or low- cost use of other local metal and woodworking shops, gym and/or dance facilities
- Use of shared vehicle (gasoline not included)
- Introductions with local arts leaders and ad hoc curatorial support
- Policy for visitors, children and/or accompanying pets
- Quick access to historical, recreational and religious facilities
Entry Fee
$900 USD per week (or its equivalent in Mexican pesos).
Location
Mexico
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 25 July 2025
- Residency Period: Minimum 2-week residency between September 14 and December 14