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Studio LuceGuatemala
Guatemala City, Guatemala — not a photograph of this opportunity. Ronald Valdes Balsells, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
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A residency from Studio Luce, Guatemala. Applications close 18 November 2026. Official terms last checked 31 August 2026.
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Studio Luce invites writers, academics, and artists of all disciplines to Villa Rosa—a premier four-bedroom villa and creative studio with a private pool, situated just steps from the iconic black sand beach of El Paredón. Here, residents enjoy full access to tailored creative spaces, from a dedicated art studio to private writing desks, designed to inspire your next project. We boast a distinguished alumni network, including a PEN America/Robert W. Bingham Prize winner, literary press directors, and award-winning filmmakers and activists.
Our mission is to bridge international talent with Guatemala’s rich cultural landscape, building a lasting creative community both locally and nationally. Founded by author Ben Davies Crisp, Dr. Katie Gaddini, and artist Carlin Francis, Studio Luce is a proud registered AIR member of Res Artis.
The residency last for 12 nights. APRIL 18 – 30
During your stay, you will be in Villa Rosa. It is beautiful villa, inspired by the colonial architecture of Antigua, yet with a modern, beach influenced twist. It offers a spa-like retreat in a hidden corner of El Paredón. It has three beautiful bedrooms that all look out on to the pool and the palm trees beyond. It offers an open plan kitchen and lounge area full of artistic touches. It is home to a writing/art studio for guests to use or work remotely from.
In 2014 a library was built in El Paredón by local non-profit La Choza Chula. Staying at Villa Rosa/Studio Luce enables us to pay $500 monthly to the librarian Mhajo, to pay her and her assistant’s salary. This enables the library to continue it’s full education programme, working with the primary school in the mornings and providing education opportunities in the afternoon when the school is closed.
Studio Luce welcomes creatives from all disciplines—including writers, visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and academics—to find inspiration at our Villa Rosa sanctuary. While residents must bring their own specialized art supplies, tools, and technical equipment to suit their specific craft, our team is fully dedicated to assisting you with daily logistics, travel coordination, and local arrangements to ensure a seamless and distraction-free stay.
Studio Luce offers several peaceful, inspiring areas to create throughout the property: Our newly built studio features two large desks and a cozy reading nook—ideal for sketching, digital work, or planning. Every bedroom is en-suite and includes a private desk.
High Season (April & Oct) | 12 Nights General (International): $1,200 Guatemalans, Central Americans, Mexicans & Diaspora: $1,000 Low Season (June & Aug) | 12 Nights General (International): $1,000 Guatemalans, Central Americans, Mexicans & Diaspora: $800 To secure your spot, a 25% deposit is required upon confirmation of attendance. The remaining balance is due two months before the start of the program. Please note that deposits are non-refundable, and residency dates cannot be transferred.
We believe financial barriers shouldn’t silence creative voices. If our listed tiers are genuinely out of reach for you, reach out to us directly or note it on your application—we do our best to accommodate alternative payment scales wherever possible.
Studio Luce is a self-funded, self-directed residency. We give artists and writers the freedom to manage their own schedules, trusting them to use their time as they see fit. We believe artists know how they work best, and our role is to support that. This is a very hands-off residency where you, as the creative, determine how best to use your time.
Apply here: https://www.studioluceguatemala.com/applicationsFind out more here: https://www.studioluceguatemala.com/
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| Organizer | Studio Luce |
|---|---|
| Type | Residency |
| Disciplines | digital, mixed-media |
| Location / online | Guatemala |
| Eligibility | Not stated on the official page |
| Deadline | 18 November 2026 |
| Opens | Not stated |
| Award / support | Not stated on the official page |
| Entry fee | No reliable fee amount was extracted; costs remain unknown rather than assumed free. |
| Funding type | Not stated |
| Verified | 31 August 2026 |
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