Open Call
Open Call-C.R.E.A.T.E in Costa Rica
Mauser EcoHouse
Eligibility
The Mauser EcoHouse welcomes applications from artists, collectives, and creative organizations worldwide. Artists ages 21+ of all backgrounds, identities, and stages of practice are encouraged to apply. We welcome a wide range of disciplines including painting, muralism, photography, filmmaking, writing, music, performance, textile arts, installation, eco-art, and interdisciplinary practices. Artists have access to a large communal studio space, work tables, chairs, natural light, Wi-Fi, and flexible indoor and outdoor workspaces throughout the 3-acre property. Our team can also assist with local orientation, transportation coordination, sourcing materials, and connecting artists with community projects and cultural opportunities in the area.
Number of Participants
2-8
Deadline
Selection Results (Announcement Dates)
Duration
August 01, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Costs
- $2,400.00-4350.00 program fee (monthly)
Facilities
Co-Working, Desk Space, Individual Studio, Installation Space, Library, Shared Studio
Housing
Kitchen, Private Bathroom, Private Room, Shared Bathroom, Shared Room
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner, Vegetarian
Public Programs
Community Engagement , Exhibition, Group Dinners, Mural Projects, Open Studios, Readings, Schools
Disciplines
Book Arts, Cartoonist, Choreography, Cinematography, Conceptual Art, Dance, Dance Groups, Design, Digital Media, Documentary, Drawing, Dreamers, Fiber Arts, Film, Illustration, Installation, Interdiscplinary Arts, Journalism, Land Art, Multimedia, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Playwriting, Poetry, Public Art, Thinkers, Visual Arts
Languages
English, Spanish
Program Description
C.R.E.A.T.E. (Costa Rica Eco Artist Tribe Experience) is an immersive artist residency in the lush mountains of Costa Rica where art, nature, sustainability, and community come together. Located on 3 tropical acres near Parrita, our 6,000 sq. ft. eco-villa offers artists space to slow down, reconnect, and deepen their creative practice surrounded by jungle, wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes. Artists enjoy nourishing meals, studio space, weekly adventures, and a supportive international community. Beyond the residency, artists can engage with meaningful community initiatives in nearby Esterillos Oeste including our Open Air Art Walk Mural Project, optional art workshops at the local elementary school, and our monthly artisan market, El Mercadito de Esterillos Oeste, where artists can live paint, exhibit, connect with locals, and sell their work. C.R.E.A.T.E. offers more than a residency—it’s a transformational experience rooted in creativity, cultural exchange, and connection.
