Multidisciplinary Residence – Ilhabela Island, Brazil

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Casa na Ilha

Ilhabela Island, Brazil, 2027 MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESIDENCE – Deadline: 25 Aug 2026 Country: Brazil CALLS FOR 2026 & 2027 SCHEDULE Casa na Ilha is a retreat space to devote time and focus to your creative pursuits in an ecological paradise. Artists can intensely dedicate to their work in progress or develop new projects. The main goal is that artists are able to focus on their ideas and projects, enhancing creativity and inspiration and connect, between them, the local community and nature. Artists work on a self-directed residency: you will have uninterrupted, self-directed work time. We will not pressure you to deliver finished work; you can focus solely on research and development of ideas. However, during your stay there will be a tutor on location 24/7 to discuss ideas, projects and progress of work during the duration of the residency time, respecting artists pace and direction. We do not provide a set program or itinerary for artists to follow, sessions and tutor advice and support will be approached personally case by case around artists self-directed practices. Tutor will give you guidance as well as help make the necessary contacts, approaches and arrangements with different parties the project requires. Each sessions hosts 2 – 6 artists at the same time, from different disciplines, giving the opportunity to artists in residency to gain new ideas and insights that can be applied to creative exploration and the development of their work through peer interaction and discussion groups. Common spaces will be conceived to promote not only collaboration between the artists, but to empower ideas between different participants and interdisciplinary learning. Casa na Ilha Art Residency Program takes place in the island of Ilhabela, at the north coast of the state of Sao Pablo, Brazil. Located at 200 km from the city of Sao Pablo, is the largest island of an archipelago formed of this and other of minor dimension. Ilhabela is an ecological paradise, covered by Mata Atlantica (atlantic rainforest) home of unique fauna and flora, with more than 73 beaches and 27 waterfalls of cristalin pure water, the highest mountains are held here. Being a unique ecological ambience, and harboring various endangered species, 84% of the island is a preservation area, protected by the Parque Estadual Ilhabela. 2026 & 2027 dates: 2026 & 2027 schedule link Duration of residency 2 to 4 weeks Accommodation private and shared, all ocean view.  check our facilities here: https://www.casanailha.org/the-house/ Disciplines, work equipment and assistance All disciplines are welcome to applyStudio / Workspace Main shared studio, ocean view, desks in rooms, other indoor and outdoor spaces to work.Fees and support RESIDENCE PROGRAM FEE – INCLUDES DAILY BREAKFAST AND WEEKLY GORUP DINNER Shared room ocean view and terrace with ensuite shared bathroom (80m2/860sqf):  2495 USD (4 weeks) / 2210 USD (3 weeks) /1950 USD (2 weeks) Private room ocean view with ensuite private bathroom : 3690 USD (4 weeks) / 3290 USD (3 weeks)/ 2495 USD  (2 weeks) Partners not participating in the program pay 50% of the fee in private room. We offer: Daily Small Breakfast (Coffee, Tea, Milk, Fruits, Bread) A weekly group dinner (vegetarian menu, home made)  Equipped kitchen (refrigerator, stove, blender, pots, etc.) to cook lunch and other dinners.    Lodging in private or shared rooms en suite, ocean view.      Shared Studio Work space, with individual big desks/tables for each artist, ocean view.       Individual desks in the room Other Indoor and outdoor work spaces around the house      Guidance available for contacting organizations, discuss work in progress, ideas and projects only when the artists desires such.This is a self directed residence, there will be no schedule to follow. Weekly cleaning, linen and towels are provided and changed during the weekly cleaning (personal laundry not included)     Wifi  Expectations towards the artist Artists work on a self-directed residency: you will have uninterrupted, self-directed work time. We will not pressure you to deliver finished work; you can focus solely on research and development of ideas. However, during your stay there will be a tutor on location 24/7 to discuss ideas, projects and progress of work during the duration of the residency time, respecting artists pace and direction. We do not provide a set program or itinerary for artists to follow, sessions and tutor advice and support will be approached personally case by case around artists self-directed practices. Tutor will give you guidance as well as help make the necessary contacts, approaches and arrangements with different parties the project requires. Application information Send us an e mail to receive your application form to info@casanailha.org Both individual and group application are accepted.Applications are accepted in English, Spanish and Portuguese. To apply we will ask: Short bio or statement. Proposal describing the project or idea that you would like develop during the stay at Casa na Ilha. A brief description of what you do or a selection of works or writing samples.   ( maximum of 12 items). Link to website/blog (if you have one). There is NO fee to apply. All submissions will be received and process within one week.

Entry fee

Fee-free

Eligibility

Applications accepted in English, Spanish or Portuguese; individual and group applications accepted

What to submit

Artist statement, Work samples, Portfolio