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

Program Overview:

We're thrilled to announce a new series of artist residency expeditions in one of Earth's most diverse biomes, situated between the jungle and the sea at the gateway of South and Central America. La Wayaka Current’s: Tropic 08°N program offers a unique opportunity for creators from various fields worldwide to research and develop their creative practice in this isolated rainforest habitat, fostering connections with local ecologies and cultures along the way.

Through our programming, we prioritise both human and multi-species encounters whenever possible, promoting indigenous perspectives and emphasising co-existence with plants and animals. We engage through humble shared activities, daily life and open conversations with local people who have cultivated generational knowledge and to those who we value their insights and deep connections to the land.

We welcome a wide range of creatives, including artists, writers, musicians, scientists, activists, thinkers and individuals with aligning interests to the project, from all backgrounds and levels of experience. We provide artists-in-residence with the space to explore contemporary concerns and environmental threats through their practice. We are dedicated to nurture both personal and professional growth and cultivate a sense of support and creative community during the residency. We put emphasis on experiential learning with a focus on research and experimentation in order to foster inspiration and realise ideas in an unconventional setting beyond a studio context.

Recognizing the enduring impacts of oppression and systemic injustices in our world, particularly in the context of climate change, we strive to create a platform for sharing and exchanging perspectives, contributing to a broader global movement that moves towards a better future. Our goal is to support the creation of new creative work and necessary dialogue addressing planetary mass extinction and ecological crises in a multitude of ways, whilst actively fostering meaningful relationships and reciprocity between each other and the planet.

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.

• 30.04.2024

Program Duration and Dates

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

2025

• 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.