Residência Artística La Manchoza – Chamada Aberta 2027 “Viver com a Terra”

La Manchoza is a small, self‑directed artist residency located in the mountains near Tapalpa, Jalisco, Mexico. The 2027 Open Call “Living with the Land” invites artists, writers, researchers, composers, architects, filmmakers and other creators to apply for a flexible residency of 4 to 12 weeks between June and December 2027. The residency provides exclusive use of a private house (bedroom, living areas, bathroom), fully equipped kitchen, indoor and outdoor studios, internet, water, electricity, laundry, weekly housekeeping, a welcome pantry, and a materials credit of MXN 1,500 per month for supplies such as clay, paints, wood or bronze casting. Additional support includes one airport pickup on arrival and one drop‑off on departure, as well as assistance connecting with local craftspeople and resources. Applicants pay a USD 10 application fee via PayPal. The regular residency fee is MXN 22,000 (waived for the Semilla Fellowship, a one‑month fee‑free slot in August 2027). Travel, visa, insurance and food are the resident’s responsibility. Selection is based on artistic quality, project relevance to the theme “Living with the Land”, and feasibility. The call is open to emerging, mid‑career and established artists of all disciplines worldwide, with priority given to emerging artists and Latin American applicants for the Semilla Fellowship. The deadline for applications is 31 January 2027 (23:59 CST).

Accommodation, studio spaces, ceramic kiln, woodworking tools, bronze‑casting collaboration, optional private workshops, access to local craftspeople, meals from garden, sustainable living environment.

Open to emerging, mid‑career, and established artists and writers of all disciplines worldwide. Applicants must provide country of residence and artistic discipline.