SOBRE RESIDENCIA:
LA NUEVA FABRICA OFFERS RESIDENCIES BY INVITATION AND APPLICATION EVERY YEAR FOR ARTISTS, CURATORS AND CULTURAL PRACTITIONERS.
*Please visit this page on Jan 15, 2023 for more detailed information on the next application cycle.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- A stipend of USD 2,000
- Housing
- Transportation to and from Aurora International Airport
- A private studio
- Logistical support for production
- Scheduled access to carpentry, metalsmithing, and weaving equipment
- The opportunity to engage publics through programming
- The duration of each residency is between four to eight weeks, to be determined upon selection in coordination with the LNF team.
- Residencies are granted to one person at a time, with the exception of artist duos, who are welcome to submit a single application. Artists with children are welcome to apply.
- Residents are encouraged to engage with all activities programmed at La Nueva Fábrica including openings, community events, etc.
- Please note that airfare to and from Guatemala is not included and is the responsibility of the resident.
ELEGIBILITY:
- Applicants 18 years and older of any nationality are eligible to apply.
- An art degree and/or formal training are not required to apply.
- To qualify, individuals must demonstrate commitment to their process and an interest in connecting with our community.
- While not required, basic knowledge of Spanish is beneficial. While the staff at LNF will help residents navigate their stay in Guatemala, artists are expected to be self-motivated and independent.
- LNF welcomes individuals of all backgrounds to apply for admission and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of age, gender, religion, nationality, marital status, ancestry, color, race, disability or sexual orientation.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
All applicants must submit
- A letter of intent outlining interest and project proposal during stay (500 words max)
- CV/resume
- Contact information for two references who know the applicant personally and can speak to their professional capacity and their suitability to work in a collaborative environment
- Preference for residency length and dates
- At least one of the following forms of professional documentation from within the past five years:
Optional
- Link to applicant’s website
- Up to three press/media links
Artists: up to 10 images of artworks; for time-based practices, up to 3 YouTube or Vimeo links (jurors will watch no more than 5 minutes of each video link)
Curators and cultural practitioners: 2 published writing samples; up to 4 pages of documentation of past projects; 2 YouTube or Vimeo links of lectures/conferences
LNF accepts applications in English and Spanish.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only digital materials will be accepted.
RESIDENTE ACTUAL
REGINA JOSE GALINDO
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RESIDENCIAS PASADAS:
MAYA JURACAN
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SOPHIA ARRAZOLA
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2021
REGINA J. GALINDO
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2021
SOPHIA ARRAZOLA
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2021
REGINA J. GALINDO
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2021
MAYA JURACAN
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2022
PRIMERA ARTISTA RESIDENTE
DOÑA PAULA SANTOS
1912 | 2015
Doña Paula learned to weave at age 4 from her grandmother in her ancestral town of San Antonio Aguas Calientes. She was the mill’s first artist in residence, living on site and working with Mitchell Denburg on unique textiles for over three decades.
In collaboration with New Roots Foundation, Doña Paula cultivated artistic expression within her craft, through the ancient designs of her village as much as with non-traditional colors and layouts.
Doña Paula lived to be 103 years old, and we at New Roots Foundation still take inspiration from her incredible work and long life.