TROPIC 08°N

 
 
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An Artist-led Expedition, Residency and Research programme for creatives between jungle and sea at the gateway of South and Central America.


Program Overview:

 

Tropic 08°N presents a rare opportunity to research and develop new artistic & creative practices in a remote natural environment between rainforest and sea, in collaboration with an autonomous, indigenous group, matriarchal culture and community at the gateway between South and Central America. Respect for community and nature remain at the heart of this place and culture despite increased connections to the globalized world. 

Our fluid, site-responsive program introduces creatives to the local ecology and culture as well as the socio-political and historical contexts of the area, whilst presenting reciprocal benefits for local communities both socially + economically through our presence and exchange. 

We cultivate spaces that nourish and encourage space for personal and professional growth, the freedom to learn and experiment creatively, gather and find new inspiration in remote wilderness far from structural or institutional frameworks and limitations. 

Though this program we engage with new ecological and cultural perspectives of our time in a multitude of ways, as well as promoting necessary dialogues and understanding between remote areas of this planet to others worldwide. 

 

Community Engagement:

‘Our community can attest that La Wayaka Current have the philosophy and conviction to strengthen indigenous cultures and a strong focus on the conservation of native species. They make efforts to bring people closer to these topics, creating awareness about natural environments and the communities that live in them to others in light of the current environmental and social crisis that overwhelms our world today. We encourage all to support La Wayaka Current in all their work.’

- Osvaldo Castro, Sahila (Spiritual Elder) and Alan Bonilla, General Secretary of Indigenous Community of Armila, Guna Yala

‘La Wayaka Current has been operating together with Yaug Galu Foundation, registered under the laws of the Republic of Panama, in cultural, environmental, artistic and ecological exchange within our community. La Wayaka Current has shown a great deal of responsibility towards our community, and due to this we genuinely revere them as a serious, responsible entity committed to the needs of indigenous communities.’

- Hermogenes Martinez Crespo (Vice President of Yaug Galu Foundation) and Arcelio Perez Nelson (General Secretary of Yaug Galu Foundation)

 

Project Documentation:

 

Deadlines

We run a series of rolling deadlines in the period upcoming to our programs. Decisions on applications take between 10-15 days after the deadlines.

  • 30.03.2024

Program Duration and Dates

This program is designed for participation for either 3 or 6 week periods on the following dates.

2024

  • 15 October - 5 November 2025

  • 11 November - 2 December 2025

 

Fees + Financial Aid:

We currently offer financial aid, support in seeking funding from other institutions, work-exchange opportunities and bursaries on all our programs. Our aim is to make this residency accessible for all those who wish to take part. Contact us directly for fees, to find out what aid is currently available and what you may be eligible for.

How to Apply:

Fill out all information on the Online Application Form including personal information, selection of dates + location. Tell us why you want to join us in your ‘statement of intent’ and fill out our scenario based questions.

If you are applying for financial aid please check the appropriate box on the application form.

For applications of more than 1 person an individual can fill out one application on behalf of the group.

(Zero Application Fees)

To help fund your experience view our past supporters.

 
 
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Please refer to our TROPIC PDF for more details on our curated programme, as well as important information for applicants.