Camino Al Arte Open Residency, Fall 2026
About this call
Camino al Arte is a non profit civil association based in Atotonilco, a historic town about fifteen minutes from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Its Open Residency is a self guided program for writers, artists and creatives who want time, space and a genuine link to a rural Mexican community. Residents stay for two to eight weeks between September 20 and December 19, 2026, and only two full time residents are hosted at a time. Those staying three weeks or longer are encouraged to join the art activities the organization runs periodically, and are invited to give a workshop, creative project or talk for the local community. Applications are reviewed by a group of representatives from the local art community. Note that the residency is self funded at 1,000 USD per week; applying itself costs nothing, but there is no stipend and financial support is described as limited.
Who can apply
- The official call states no eligibility restriction
- Medium: Writing / Performance / Video / Printmaking / New Media
- Entry fee: $1000
- Apply by email to info@caminoalarte.org with PDF files: a brief cover letter or email stating your preferred residency dates, an updated CV, and a portfolio in PDF of no more than 10 pages including brief project descriptions. Music, video or digital art files should be sent via Google Drive or Dropbox, or a link to an existing portfolio website is enough. Applying is free. The 1,000 USD figure is the weekly program cost paid by the resident, not an application fee. Key dates: applications close August 14, 2026, participants announced August 21, 2026, residency period September 20 to December 19, 2026.