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  • 2025-2026 RESIDENCY CYCLE

    15 OCT - 24 NOV, 2024

    GENERAL INFORMATION

    La Nueva Fábrica offers residencies by invitation and application every year for artists, curators, and cultural practitioners from around the world. Our 2025-2026 residency cycle is currently OPEN and offers 5 residencies. 

    To download the following information as a PDF click HERE.

    Deadline: November 24, 2024 at 6 p.m. (Guatemala time)

    Only the first 150 applications will be considered.

    Finalist interviews via Zoom: December 19, 2024

    Residents announced: January 15, 2025

    Link to Residency Application Form (please continue reading for complete submission instructions)

    BENEFITS INCLUDE:

    • A stipend of USD 2,000
    • Housing
    • Transportation to and from La Aurora International Airport, Guatemala City
    • Curatorial and logistical support for research and production by LNF’s team
    • Scheduled access to carpentry, metalsmithing, and weaving equipment
    • The opportunity to engage publics through LNF’s programming

    The duration of each residency is between four to eight weeks, to be determined upon selection in coordination with the LNF team. Residencies will take place between September 2025 and June 2026.

    Residencies are granted to one artist at a time, except 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 LNF including openings, community events, etc. 

    Airfare to and from Guatemala is not included and is the responsibility of the resident.

    ELIGIBILITY

    Applicants 18 years and older of any nationality (including Guatemala) 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 based on age, gender, religion, nationality, marital status, ancestry, color, race, diverse abilities, or sexual orientation. 

    APPLICATION GUIDELINES

    All applicants must submit:

    1. Full application form, which can be downloaded here
    1. Portfolio with CV in PDF format. The file must be 10 MB maximum.

    Applications must be emailed with the subject “Residency Application 2025-2026” to residencia@lanuevafabrica.org 

    The deadline for application is Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 6 p.m. (Guatemala time). 

    Only the first 150 applications will be considered.

    LNF accepts applications in English and Spanish.

    Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only digital materials will be accepted. 

    INFORMATION SESSIONS

    LNF will host two informational sessions about the residency via Zoom:

    Spanish: Tuesday, October 29 at 12 p.m. (Guatemala time). 

    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81841375543?pwd=BU1Vpljn7M4DzUcTtWARbtnRbaOw1c.1

    Meeting ID: 818 4137 5543

    Passcode: 265305

    English: Wednesday, October 30 at 12 p.m. (Guatemala time). 

    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85124593370?pwd=LoCbV1wZqHU8cO7bmLKlcZkxLZmEsX.1

    Meeting ID: 851 2459 3370

    Passcode: 895140

    SELECTION PROCEDURE

    LNF invites a panel of three independent jurors to select residents. For the 2025-2026 cycle, the panel will comprise Beatriz Lemos, Daniela Lieja Quintanar, and Atabey fka Carlos Maria Romero.

    The LNF team will interview finalists via Zoom on Thursday, December 19, 2024. 

    Selected residents will be announced on January 15, 2025.

    PRIVACY

    We take applicants’ privacy seriously. Applications will be shared with the jury solely for the purpose of selection. 

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    How do I download the residency documents?

    Where will I be staying?

    Housing is provided free of cost to our residents, so long as you choose to stay at our facilities. We provide residents with a small two-bedroom house on the premises of LNF. The house is fully stocked with linens, towels, cookware, etc. There is a kitchen where you can prepare your meals, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living room.

    When will my residency take place? 

    Residencies for the 2025-2026 cycle are scheduled between September 2025 and June 2026. Exact residency dates and lengths are determined after the selection process, in coordination with future residents and the team at LNF. 

    Does my residency include an exhibition at LNF? 

    Residencies at LNF do not include an exhibition in the galleries as the residency and exhibition programs are independent. However, residents are encouraged to immerse themselves in LNF’s programming and engage with our diverse publics. While not required, offering an event for our community during the residency period is strongly encouraged. This can take the form of a studio visit, workshop, lecture/conversation, etc. The LNF team supports residents in the planning, logistics, and promotion of the event.

    Where can I find art materials?

    Guatemala has a strong artisanal culture, with a good selection of raw materials. However, please be prepared to bring down highly specialized tools and materials, such as small etching or woodworking tools, certain archival photo paper and chemicals, etc. We are happy to go over your specific material list before arrival. For basics, we provide residents with a resource guide that includes a list of art supply vendors. If you need help procuring something that is not listed in the resource guide, you can contact us via email/phone during office hours for help.

    Final outcome and open studios

    There are no expectations to produce a final artwork during the residency period. However, we encourage residents to present a final event for our communities.

    Visiting art exhibitions, museums, etc.

    During your residency we encourage you to get to know the local art community and culture. To facilitate this, we offer a series of visits to exhibitions, studios, etc. We will also keep you posted on art and cultural events as they happen, giving you plenty of opportunities to explore.

    Please contact ​residencia@lanuevafabrica.org for any further questions.