Chokechaka Artist Residency

Eligibility

Open to artists, musicians, curators, scholars, activists and cultural workers open to cultural immersion.

Chokechaka Artist Residency Artist in Residence just added Updated: 27 August 2026 Artist in Residence just added Chokechaka Artist Residency Updated: 27 August 2026 We welcome you to join our community in this inspiring mountain setting. Nestled in Peru's Sacred Valley of the Incas in the Cusco Region's Calca district, Chokechaka is situated at an elevation of 9,850 ft, just 50 miles from Machu Picchu. Our year-round program hosts 1-8 artists for periods of 4 weeks, providing a serene creative environment in the heart of the Peruvian Andes. Who can apply: We welcome all artists, musicians, curators, scholars, activists, cultural workers and creatives. We prioritize those whose practice shows receptivity to new environments and can be enriched by immersion in different cultures and languages. We value community engagement, shared experiences and cultural exchange. What you get: We facilitate rich connections with local resources and experiences. Residents can participate in backstrap weaving workshops, collaborate at nearby ceramic studios, explore agroforestry projects in the Sacred Valley and in the Tambopata region of the Peruvian Amazon, and visit local waterfalls, Inca temples, and salt mines. We arrange and foster collaborations with local scholars, artists, craftspeople, weavers, anthropologists, and Andean priests, creating meaningful cultural exchanges. Deadline 01 October 2026