Fundación Casa Wabi and ArtReview are pleased to announce the sixth edition of their open-call residency prize for three artists/collectives wishing to enter a dialogue with the communities around Casa Wabi in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Who can apply?
Applications are welcome from all artists, irrespective of background, age, nationality or career. A maximum of two artists can apply together if they work collaboratively.
What form should my application take?
Your application should be sent in one PDF file (of under 25MB in size), and should include the following:
1) A 500-word proposal, written in English, for a project to be completed with and for the benefit of the local communities in the towns surrounding Casa Wabi
2) Up to 5 images that summarise your artistic practice
3) Your CV (maximum 2 pages)
4) Preferred date.
N.B. Applications sent in a different format or in multiple files will not be considered
What are the requirements and timeframe of the project?
Your project should be carried out and finished within the terms of your residency, which lasts between five and six weeks. All residents are asked to produce a log of their stay, in the format of their choosing, which will be part of Fundación Casa Wabi’s collection. Residents must sign the house rules before arriving to the foundation.
When is the residency?
Winners will be allocated to one from three periods in 2024:
28 May – 30 June
5 August – 13 September
23 September – 28 October
Where and by when should my application be submitted?
Your application should be submitted to applications@casawabi.org with the following subject line and header: ‘Residency Prize 2023-24’, followed by your name.
What does the prize include?
* Local flight from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido.
N.B. International artists are responsible for their international airfare or other transportation to Mexico City.
* Lodging, studio space and three meals per day. Each residence offers a comfortable private bedroom, a multi-purpose room, library, and WiFi.
* Up to USD$500 budget for your community project (subject to approval and will be allocated directly to the project excercise).
**The deadline for receipt of applications is 30 July, 2023**
Successful applicants will be notified by October 2nd, 2023.
