Short Description
Loma Serena is aimed at artists, writers, curators, cultural managers, filmmakers, architects, and/or designers whose practice is critically engaged with the cultural sector in which it unfolds. Its purpose is to foster exploration and collective questioning, offering a six (6) week period and space to rethink the possibilities of exhibition, circulation, production, and the development of both material and theoretical projects, while immersing participants in an experience tailored to the local cultural ecosystem.
Eligibility
The residenciy is aimed at artists, writers, curators, cultural managers, filmmakers, architects and/or designers whose practice has a critical commitment to and towards the cultural sector in which it is developed. Both aim to promote exploration and collective doubt, offering for four to six weeks a moment and space to rethink the possibilities of exhibition, circulation, production and development of material and theoretical projects while immersing themselves in an experience tailored to the local cultural ecosystem.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
LOMA SERENA offers lodging space (600 m² split between open and enclosed areas) + 2 fanegas (traditional land measurement) of fruit fields and lakes.
The LOMA SERENA residency program is located in the middle of the countryside. It features private furnished accommodations (rooms) for living, as well as shared spaces such as a workshop, studio, kitchen, kiosks, and a projection room.
✧ Accommodation in private or shared rooms.
✧ Open kitchen with basic provisions for breakfast and dinner (Mon-Fri).
✧ Guidance and curation by the VIRREINA staff.
✧ Meetings with artists, curators, and/or cultural agents.
✧ Visits to artisan workshops and natural parks in the region.
✧ Workspace (shared) for large-format production.
✧ Outdoor areas.
✧ Laundry zone.
✧ Private or shared bathroom.
✧ Weekly cleaning service.
✧ WiFi.
✧ Promotion and publicity.
✧ Documentation of residency processes.
✧ Dining area.
✧ Exhibition / Open Studio in the rural setting.
Entry Fee
✧ Admitted applicants will receive the program fee details.
✧ Partial scholarships may be available, depending on partnerships and sponsorships.
Location
Colombia
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 25 August 2025
Website Link: https://virreina.space/residencia/LomaSerena_OpenCall.html
