Open Call

COSTA RICA-MAUSER ECOHOUSE ARTIST RESIDENCY

Mauser EcoHouse

No Funding
Parrita, Costa Rica

Eligibility

STATISTICS: *No fee to apply 
*Duration of residency 1 month *US and International artists welcome *Residency starts July 1 and ends July 31, 2019 *Deadline to apply June 26, 2019 *Persons of all genders, nationalities and cultures are invited DISIPLINES: *We welcome painters, writers, photographers, jewelry designers, mixed media, musicians, dancers, editors, and sculptors. Feel free to apply if your specialty is in another area as all artists will be considered. COST: *$18 to $32 per night depending on private or shared room and length of stay Let’s stay connected! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauserfoundation/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mauserfoundation/

Number of Participants

STUDIOS/SUPPLIES: 
*Main Studio 20’x22’ Up to 4 spaces available with natural light and large wooden​ doors with view to backyard gardens​ *13’x13’ studio facing jungle, up to 3 artist spaces *2 open air studios on covered veranda overlooking jungle​ *Writer’s private room/studio with desk and chair, matrimonial bed & attached​ bathroom facing our butterfly garden ​​*A variety of power tools, drills, electric saws, wrenches, screw drivers, machetes​ and a Dremel ​*We recommend that artists bring needed supplies for their projects ​*Or supplies can be ordered within Costa Rica from​ Art Depot in San Jose http://www.artdepotcr.net/AboutUs.asp​*We will be happy to help facilitate an order and pick up. Please be sure to give us ample notice.​

Deadline

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

Duration

July 01, 2019 - July 31, 2019

Costs

  • $18.00-32.00 program fee (daily)

Facilities

Co-Working, Desk Space, Individual Studio, Installation Space, Library, Shared Studio

Housing

Kitchen, Live/Work, Private Bathroom, Private Room, Shared Bathroom, Shared Room

Meals

Breakfast, Coffee, Dinner, Vegetarian

Public Programs

Community Engagement , Discussion, Group Dinners, Mural Projects, Open Studios, Readings, Self-Directed, Visiting Professionals, Work Exchange

Disciplines

Animation, Book Arts, Cartoonist, Cinematography, Comedy, Composers, Conceptual Art, Dance, Digital Media, Documentary, Drawing, Dreamers, Fiction, Jewelry, Journalism, Literature, Mime, Music, Music Composition, Nonfiction, Painting, Photography, Playwriting, Poetry, Thinkers

Languages

English, Spanish

Program Description

Costa Rica’s new Mauser EcoHouse provides a professional environment for self-directed, serious artists. Enjoy the peaceful solitude in a hammock on our wrap around veranda or hike through the 100 acre Permaculture Ranch in which we are located. Let the tropical birds, butterflies, flowers, trees and animals provide the catalyst for your creativity. MEALS: 
*Daily continental self-serve breakfast available 6:30 to 10:30 am (includes eggs, bread, butter, jam, fruit, yogurt, granola, sugar, milk, coffee, tea *Prepared vegetarian meal at 5pm Monday thru Friday OTHER AMENITIES: 
*Free wifi *Weekly maid service *Fully equipped community kitchen with Vitamix and juicer *Washing machine for personal laundry *Day trips to waterfalls, cloud forests, volcanos, and nature reserves available for additional cost *1.5 acres of lush, green space accessible for relaxing/other activities *Explore the cities of Parrita, Quepos and local beach towns on our weekly grocery/farmer's market runs

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