Arquetopia Foundation is now welcoming applications for the following residency programs
in the majestic central historic district of Puebla, Mexico; the open countryside of Oaxaca,
Mexico; the Sacred Valley of the Andes of Cusco, Peru; and Naples, southern Italy, for all
dates in 2023 and 2024. Click on each link below for program info on the website.

PART 1 – RESIDENCIES FOR ARTISTS, DESIGNERS, ART HISTORIANS, WRITERS & RESEARCHERS:
ALL DATES IN 2023 & 2024 (MENTORED, NON-INSTRUCTIONAL)

A. Art, Design, or Photography Residency (Puebla, Cusco, or Naples). https://www.arquetopia.org/art-design-or-photography-residency
Flexible sessions of 3 to 6 weeks; various techniques supported.

B. Mexican Ceramics Residency (Puebla). https://www.arquetopia.org/mexican-ceramics-residency
Flexible sessions of 6 to 8 weeks.

C. Printmaking Residency (Puebla). https://www.arquetopia.org/printmaking-residency
Flexible sessions of 4 to 6 weeks.

D. Art History or Cultural Research Residency (Puebla, Cusco, or Naples). https://www.arquetopia.org/art-history-or-cultural-research-residency
Explore magnificent southern Mexico’s unique archives and resources from pre-Hispanic to
contemporary. Self-directed (staff-assisted), flexible sessions of 3 to 6 weeks.

E. Writers Residency (Oaxaca, Cusco, or Naples). https://www.arquetopia.org/writers-residency
Flexible sessions of 3 to 6 weeks.

ARTIST RESIDENCIES WITH INTENSIVE TECHNIQUE INSTRUCTION BY LOCAL MASTER
ARTISTS: ALL DATES IN 2023 & 2024
F. Electroetching Instructional Residency (Puebla).
https://www.arquetopia.org/electroetching-residency
Learn Electroetching techniques from a Mexican master, with time for independent production
in various other printmaking techniques. Extendable sessions of 3 weeks.

G. Gold Leafing & Estofado Instructional Residency (Puebla or Cusco). https://www.arquetopia.org/gold-leafing-residency
Learn an array of Gold Leafing (Gilding) and Estofado techniques from a Mexican or Peruvian
master, with time for independent production. Extendable sessions of 3 weeks.

H. Mexican Jewelry & Silversmithing Instructional Residency (Oaxaca). https://www.arquetopia.org/mexican-jewelry-residency

Learn jewelry making and silversmithing from a Mexican master, with time for independent
production. Extendable sessions of 3 weeks.

I. Mexican Textiles Instructional Residency: Weaving or Embroidery (Oaxaca).
https://www.arquetopia.org/mexican-textiles-residencies
Learn traditional Mexican Weaving or Embroidery from a Mexican master, with time for
independent production. Extendable sessions of 3 weeks.

J. Mexican Textiles Instructional Residency: Tapestry (Oaxaca).
https://www.arquetopia.org/mexican-textiles-residencies
Learn traditional Mexican Tapestry from a Mexican master, with time for independent
production. Sessions of 4 weeks.

K. Natural Ink Silkscreen Instructional Residency (Oaxaca).
https://www.arquetopia.org/natural-ink-silkscreen-residency
Learn to create and use a variety of Natural Inks specifically for silkscreening, from a Mexican
master, with time for independent production. Extendable sessions of 3 weeks.

L. Natural Pigments Instructional Residency (Oaxaca or Cusco).
https://www.arquetopia.org/natural-pigments-residency
Learn to create and use a variety of Natural Pigments for fiber dyeing, from a Mexican or
Peruvian master, with time for independent production. Extendable sessions of 3 weeks.

M. Organic Painting Instructional Residency (Puebla).
https://www.arquetopia.org/organic-painting-residency
Learn an array of Organic Painting techniques from a Mexican master, with time for
independent production. Extendable sessions of 3 weeks.

N. Peruvian Textiles Instructional Residency: Andean Weaving (Cusco).
https://www.arquetopia.org/peruvian-textiles-residency
Learn traditional Andean Weaving from a Peruvian master, with time for independent
production. Extendable sessions of 3 weeks.

O. Pre-Columbian Ceramics Instructional Residency (Puebla or Cusco).
https://www.arquetopia.org/pre-columbian-ceramics-residency
Learn pre-Columbian Ceramics techniques from a Mexican or Peruvian master, with time for
independent production. Extendable sessions of 5 weeks.

HOW TO APPLY
Visit the Arquetopia Foundation website at https://www.arquetopia.org
E-mail info@arquetopia.org
Complete and submit the Arquetopia Artist-in-Residence Online Application Form
https://www.arquetopia.org/residency-application, following the instructions on the web
page.