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A residency from La Manchoza, Mexico. Applications close 30 September 2026. Official terms last checked 31 August 2026.
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Living with the Land is an international artist residency exploring the relationship between artistic practice, landscape, craftsmanship, and sustainable ways of living. Located in the mountains of Tapalpa, Jalisco, Mexico, Manchoza Art Residency hosts only one resident at a time, allowing each artist exclusive access to the accommodation, studios, and surrounding landscape. The residency emphasizes focused creative work, experimentation, and meaningful engagement with place.
Rather than following a fixed program, each residency is developed collaboratively around the artist’s project and interests. Residents are encouraged to engage with the local environment, traditional crafts, and the rhythms of daily life while pursuing independent artistic research and production. Artists from all disciplines are welcome to apply. We particularly value thoughtful proposals, curiosity, openness to experimentation, and projects that resonate with the theme Living with the Land.
4–12 weeks Flexible residency periods between January and June 2027.
Residents are accommodated in a private, fully equipped guesthouse reserved exclusively for one artist at a time. The house includes a bedroom with a queen-size bed, a private bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, living area, Starlink high-speed internet, and outdoor terraces overlooking the surrounding forest. Located at approximately 2,100 metres (6,900 feet) above sea level in the mountains of Tapalpa, Jalisco, Mexico, the residency sits on a 4,000 m² property with access to indoor and outdoor studios, gardens, walking trails, and workshop facilities.
Artists can enjoy complete privacy, uninterrupted working conditions, and exclusive use of both the accommodation and studios throughout their stay. The residency operates with solar energy, rainwater harvesting, composting systems, and ecological water management, offering artists the opportunity to experience sustainable living alongside their creative practice.
Manchoza specializes in sculpture, particularly wood, ceramics, and bronze, while welcoming artists from a wide range of disciplines. Residents have access to: A fully equipped woodworking and sculpture workshop. A gas-fired ceramic kiln and workspace for hand-building and material experimentation. Professional tools for wood and clay sculpture. The opportunity to collaborate with a traditional bronze foundry in the nearby town of Tapalpa, suitable for sculptures up to approximately 30–40 cm.
Private chainsaw sculpture workshops available upon request. For painters, the studio includes a large wall suitable for working on stretched canvases, adjustable lighting, and an outdoor covered terrace overlooking the forest that can also be used as a painting studio. For writers and researchers, Manchoza offers dedicated workspaces with two writing desks, quiet indoor areas, and two private outdoor terraces designed for reading, writing, and reflection.
Disciplines Sculpture Installation Ceramics Painting Drawing Photography Writing Literature Architecture Design Research Interdisciplinary Arts
Flexible indoor and outdoor studios designed for focused artistic practice. Facilities include a fully equipped woodworking and sculpture workshop, ceramic studio with gas kiln, covered outdoor work areas, naturally lit painting spaces, adjustable lighting, and quiet workstations for writers and researchers. The surrounding gardens and forest provide opportunities for site-specific work, research, and experimentation.
MXN $22,000 per month (approximately USD $1,150, subject to exchange rate). The residency fee includes: Private accommodation (exclusive use of the guesthouse). Full access to all studios and workshop facilities. High-speed Starlink internet. Utilities (water, electricity, gas). Weekly housekeeping. Artistic guidance and project consultation.
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| Organizer | La Manchoza |
|---|---|
| Type | Residency |
| Disciplines | ceramics |
| Location / online | Mexico |
| Eligibility | Not stated on the official page |
| Deadline | 30 September 2026 |
| Opens | Not stated |
| Award / support | Not stated on the official page |
| Entry fee | The residency fee includes: Private accommodation (exclusive use of the guesthouse). |
| Funding type | Fee-based |
| Verified | 31 August 2026 |
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