Organizer Information
Delfina Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating artistic exchange and developing creative practice through residencies, partnerships, and public programming. Based in London, Delfina Foundation connects artists, researchers, and cultural professionals globally.
For this program, Delfina Foundation partners with St Paul’s Cathedral, a historic and internationally recognized place of worship and cultural landmark, and The Irma Pastrana Borrero Foundation for Humanity’s Peace and Development, an organization fostering inter-religious dialogue and education through the arts and academia. Together, these partners offer an international residency specifically for contemporary visual artists from Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on the intersection of space, spirituality, and artistic practice.
Title & Description
Delfina Foundation Residency for Latin American and Caribbean Artists (Winter 2027)
This open call invites contemporary visual artists based in Latin America and the Caribbean to apply for a 12-week residency in London from 5 January to 28 March 2027. Residents will explore the relationship between space and spirituality, both in their individual practice and in dialogue with St Paul’s Cathedral and the surrounding UK cultural landscape.
The residency provides artists with dedicated time and space for research-led artistic development, access to resources and mentorship, opportunities for networking with peers and cultural professionals, and professional development activities including portfolio reviews, studio visits, and crits. This residency supports cross-cultural exchange, experimentation, and the integration of spiritual and architectural contexts into contemporary artistic practice.
Categories
- Visual Arts
- Research
- Interdisciplinary Arts
- Site-specific
- Residency
Eligibility
- Artists must be living and working in Latin America or the Caribbean.
- Open to contemporary visual artists of all career stages.
- Must demonstrate an interest in the relationship between space and spirituality through previous projects.
- English proficiency is required (interviews and presentations conducted in English).
- Collectives may apply with one representative; family or pets cannot be accommodated.
Program Benefits & Awards
- 12-week residency at Delfina Foundation in London.
- Accommodation: single bedroom with desk in a shared house hosting up to 8 residents.
- Travel: return economy-class flight, airport transfers, visa fee reimbursement.
- Living allowance: £40 per day.
- Materials budget: £1,000.
- Transport: A London public transport pass.
- Mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities.
- Access to guided visits to museums, galleries, and artist-run spaces.
- Engagement with St Paul’s Cathedral and London-based cultural networks.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Completed application form.
- Portfolio of recent work demonstrating artistic practice.
- Project proposal explaining relevance to space, spirituality, and residency context.
- CV or artist biography.
- Additional supporting materials as requested (visual documentation, references).
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 12 April 2026
- Shortlist Interviews: By the end of December 2026 (online)
- Notification of Selection: Mid-January 2027
- Residency Period: 5 January – 28 March 2027
Location
London, United Kingdom
Additional Details
- Only individual artists can be accommodated; duos or collectives must nominate a single representative.
- Projects must engage with the themes of space and spirituality; artists whose work does not relate to these themes are ineligible.
- The residency offers opportunities for cross-disciplinary exchange and immersive cultural engagement.
- Artists who previously applied to Delfina or St Paul’s Cathedral programs may reapply.