Djerassi Resident Artists Program | International Residency Exchanges

"My time at Djerassi changed my life and re-shaped what I know I need moving forward. I was inspired by the space to breathe, the mountain air on my face, the art on the land. My time at Djerassi re-connected me to myself, my heart, my creative power and my potential. As an artist, sometimes we wonder, 'what if' I had the time to breathe, think, focus and write? My time at Djerassi gave me that time and answered the questions: When I have that time, I am most definitely at my creative best. I realized that I definitely need to be put in a place where my job is to write. And I will do just that, write." Fawzia Mirza (2018)

International Exchanges For Djerassi Alumni

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Djerassi offers a number of international exchanges to promote a cross-cultural dialogue and deepen the connection with the global community of artists. The exchanges are open to Alumni of the Djerassi Program only. All residency exchange programs are held at no cost to the selected artists, but artists must cover their own travel, shipping and material costs.

The exchanges currently include: Arquetopia Foundation, Puebla, Mexico, for writers and visual artists; AIR – ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Niederösterreich, Krems, Austria, for visual and media artists; Oberpfälzer Künstlerhaus, Schwandorf, Germany, for visual artists and media artists; Sacatar Foundation, Itaparica, Bahia, Brazil, for all disciplines.

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Arquetopia Foundation

The Arquetopia residency exchange is open to alumni of the Djerassi Program only. Artists must cover travel costs, shipping and materials.

The exchange includes accommodation at the Arquetopia residency space in Puebla, meals, utilities, housekeeping, as well as project guidance, including weekly meetings, individualized research assistance/resources, and studio space.

Residency Dates: TBD

Disciplines: Literature, Visual Arts

Location: Puebla, Mexico

Website: https://www.arquetopia.org/

Application Deadline: TBD

Notifications: TBD

AIR Niederösterreich

The AIR (ARTIST IN RESIDENCE) – Niederösterreich residency exchange is open to alumni of the Djerassi Program only. Artists must cover travel costs, shipping and materials.

The exchange includes a private studio, a stipend of 1,300 euros per month, in all 3,900 euros, paid in cash, and curatorial support.

Residency Dates: TBD

Disciplines: Visual Arts, Media Arts

Location: Krems, Austria

Website: www.air-noe.at

Application Deadline: TBD

Notifications: TBD

Oberpfälzer Künstlerhaus

The Oberpfälzer Künstlerhaus residency exchange is open to alumni of the Djerassi Program only. Artists must cover travel costs, shipping and materials.

The exchange includes accommodation in a private studio, a private bedroom and bathroom, and daily support of 15 euros to buy food or to go to a restaurant. There is a common kitchen, living room, laundry room, and a common office with computer, Internet and printer. WiFi is available in the residence and the studios.

Residency Dates: TBD

Disciplines: Visual Arts, Media Arts

Location: Schwandorf, Germany

Website: https://www.transartists.org/air/oberpfalzer_kunstlerhaus

Application Deadline: TBD

Notifications: TBD

Sacatar Foundation

The Sacatar Foundation residency exchange is open to alumni of the Djerassi Program only. Artists must cover travel costs, shipping and materials.

The exchange includes accommodation in a private bedroom with attached bath, personal studio suitable to the artist’s discipline, all meals (except Saturday evenings, Sundays and Brazilian holidays), weekly laundry services/room service with clean linens and towels. Logistical support to interact with the local arts, culture and community as each artist sees fit. The artists who get involved are the ones who sometimes have life-changing experiences.

Residency Dates: TBD

Disciplines: Literature, Music Composition, Choreography, Visual Arts, Media Arts

Location: Itaparica, Bahia, Brazil

Website: www.sacatar.org

Application Deadline: TBD

Notifications: TBD