Short Description

We welcome artists, scholars, activists, and creatives to join our community and support their work in this inspiring mountain setting. Nestled in Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas (Valle Sagrado de los Incas) in the Cusco Region’s Calca district, Chokechaka is situated at an elevation of 9,850 ft (3,000m), just 80 minutes from Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco Airport. Our year-round residency program hosts 1-8 artists for periods of 1-4 weeks, providing a serene creative environment in the heart of the Peruvian Andes.

Eligibility

Our residency welcomes artists who seek not only to advance their personal projects but also to engage deeply with the Sacred Valley’s of the iculture, nature, and history. We prioritize artists whose practice shows receptivity to new environments and can be enriched by immersion in different cultures and languages. Our ideal residents balance independent work with community engagement, valuing shared experiences and cultural exchange.

Submission Requirements

Artist Statement
Personal Information
CV
Residency Proposal
Work Samples

How to Apply

Online Application

Entry Fee

1 Week: $500 USD

2 Weeks: $850 USD

3 Weeks: $1050 USD

4 Weeks: $1200 USD

Location

Peru

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 1 May 2025

Website Link: https://www.chokechaka.com/residency