Installation Residencies in Peru

Centro Selva

Campo Verde, Peru

Centro Selva Arte y Ciencia is an artist residency located in the Central Amazon region of Peru, specifically in the Ucayali region near Pucallpa. Founded in 2012 by Diana Riesco-Lind, the residency offers multidisciplinary artists from around the world the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Amazonian culture and environment. The residency spans over 400 hectares of agricultural and reforested lands, providing artists with a unique setting to focus on their creative projects. Centro Selva offers group residencies in July and August, as well as individual residencies throughout the year. The program promotes cross-disciplinary dialogue between artists and scientists, and residents present their work in Pucallpa or Lima. Artists from all disciplines are invited to apply and stay for periods of up to 20 days. While the facilities are basic, the residency provides a deep connection with nature and the Amazonian context.

Chokechaka Golden Bridge

Calca (Huaran), Cusco, Peru

Chokechaka Golden Bridge Artist Residency is a multidisciplinary program located in Huaran, in the heart of Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas. It offers a serene and culturally rich environment for artists, scholars, and creatives seeking both personal focus and community engagement. The residency is designed to support independent work while fostering deep connections with local traditions, landscapes, and communities. Residents are invited to explore their practice through dialogue with local artisans, scholars, and elders, and are encouraged to collaborate across cultural and creative disciplines. The facility accommodates up to eight participants at a time, providing private bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, shared workspaces, and access to both indoor and outdoor creative areas. A dedicated private studio is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and all guests have access to a communal kitchen, living spaces, and a ceremonial maloca for gatherings or performances. The residency supports immersive cultural experiences through visits to Inca heritage sites, traditional weaving and ceramics workshops, and excursions into the Andean landscape. Chokechaka emphasizes sustainability, cultural preservation, and intercultural exchange as core values. Founded by artists with roots in both Peru and the United States, it serves as a creative bridge between ancestral knowledge and contemporary practice. The program is open year-round to international applicants and welcomes those who value creativity, reflection, and shared learning in an awe-inspiring mountain setting.

Correlación Contemporánea (Correlacion Contemporanea)

Iquitos (for Amazonica), Peru

Correlación Contemporánea is a non-profit, artist-run organization based in Peru, focused on analyzing and contributing to the contemporary art scene through a range of residency programs. Since 2016, they have fostered exchanges between national and international artists, creating horizontal spaces for dialogue that stimulate artistic creation within the Peruvian socio-cultural context. Their residency programs include Amazonica, COM_UNIDAD, IWATI PARANA, and ANACONDAAA, each offering unique experiences that connect artists with the rich cultural, social, and environmental landscape of Peru. These residencies are designed for multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary artists, curators, and researchers who wish to engage deeply with local communities, traditional practices, and contemporary issues in the Peruvian Amazon and Andean regions.

GoctaLab

Cocachimba, Peru

GoctaLab is an interdisciplinary art residency and nature lodge located in the Amazon region of Peru, offering artists a unique opportunity to develop their projects in a vibrant natural environment. The residency supports artists across various disciplines, including art, architecture, ceramics, music, biology, regenerative agriculture, and more. Artists are encouraged to engage with the local community, promoting cultural exchange and contributing to the well-being of the region through their work. GoctaLab provides modern accommodation with breathtaking views of the Gocta waterfall, a fully equipped workshop, and access to multimedia resources and kilns. The residency promotes sustainability, with a focus on permaculture and sustainable living, integrating art, food, and community into a holistic creative experience. Residencies last between two weeks and one month, depending on project complexity, and artists have full board during their stay.

Studio Verde

Puerto Maldonado, Peru

Studio Verde offers multidisciplinary artist residencies that blend art, science, and environmental conservation across various global locations, including the Peruvian Amazon, Zambia, and Kenya. These immersive programs invite artists, curators, and designers to collaborate with local experts and eco-guardians, exploring the unique environmental and cultural challenges faced in these regions. Through a combination of workshops, field research, and hands-on experiences, participants engage in ecological restoration efforts, climate change mitigation, and community engagement, all while creating impactful artistic narratives that inspire environmental action. Studio Verde’s residencies focus on deep cultural immersion, with opportunities to learn from Indigenous knowledge and local conservation practices. While these are self-funded residencies, Studio Verde provides guidance in securing external funding. The organization supports the creation of art that bridges the gap between creative expression and scientific inquiry, ultimately fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and cultural exchange.