ONGOING OPEN CALL – ATLANTIC FOREST _ BRAZIL

Kaaysá is an independent multidisciplinary art residency located in Boiçucanga Beach, São Sebastião, on the coast of São Paulo, Brazil, in the heart of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest and facing the ocean. Founded in 2017 by Lourdina Jean Rabieh, Lebanese-Brazilian cultural mediator and former gallerist, Kaaysá welcomes visual artists, dancers, writers, musicians, curators, filmmakers, researchers, performers, architects, designers, scientists, and creators from diverse disciplines from around the world.

Over the past years, Kaaysá has hosted more than 800 Brazilian and international artists and over 40 curators, mediators, and cultural agents. About the Residency Kaaysá offers an immersive environment where artistic practice develops in direct dialogue with nature, local communities, and cultural exchange. The residency is surrounded by the Atlantic Forest and the sea, while maintaining close relationships with Caiçara fishing communities and nearby Indigenous Guarani villages.

Ecology, collective life, experimentation, and collaboration are central to the Kaaysá experience. We believe immersion in nature can expand perception, sensitivity, and artistic processes, creating space for new discoveries both personally and creatively. Kaaysá also develops ongoing educational and environmental activities with local public schools and community groups. Residency Programs Kaaysá Open Continuous residency program available year-round.

Artists may arrive at any time and stay according to their needs. Minimum stay: 15 days. Kaaysá Residency Collective residency gathering up to 10 artists during the same immersion period, usually lasting one month. Group Residencies Programs designed for dance companies, theater groups, collectives, seminars, and multidisciplinary gatherings. Since 2024, Kaaysá has included an in-residency curator offering guidance and support throughout the creative process.

Disciplines We welcome projects in: Visual Arts Sculpture Ceramics Dance Performance Theatre Music Literature Film & Video Photography Animation Textile Arts Printmaking Circus & Movement Practices Environmental Research Interdisciplinary Practices Facilities Kaaysá offers complete infrastructure for artistic production and collective living, including: Spacious private rooms with private bathrooms and balconies Shared kitchen and laundry Swimming pool Extensive multidisciplinary library Large collective visual arts studio Professional dance studio with floating wooden floor Video and projection room Recording studio and musical instruments Woodworking workshop and tools Ceramic wheel and kiln Sewing machine and production tools Free internet access Community bicycles On-site parking The residency can also accommodate large groups, seminars, and artistic gatherings.

Activities & Exchanges Residents may participate in: Studio visits and curatorial guidance Dialogues with guest curators and artists Workshops with local students Atlantic Forest hikes Visits to local cultural spaces Encounters with Caiçara fishermen and Indigenous communities Yoga, Afro dance, and contemporary dance sessions Environmental education activities Kaaysá does not require final exhibitions or productions.

We value artistic process, experimentation, dialogue, and exchange. Contribution As an independent residency without public or private funding, we request the following contribution: €1,800 — 1 month €1,500 — 3 weeks €1,000 — 2 weeks The contribution includes accommodation, curatorial support, mediation, and access to all shared facilities. Not included: Transportation Food Health or travel insurance After approval, we can provide official acceptance letters to support grant and funding applications.

Languages Our team speaks: English, Portuguese, French, Italian, Arabic, and Spanish. Applications Applications are open year-round.