La Nueva Fábrica: 2025 – 2026 Residency Cycle
La Nueva Fábrica (LNF) is a contemporary art space committed to empowering communities through art. LNF advances their mission through exhibitions, public programs, educational projects, residencies, and multidisciplinary activities in their space in Antigua, Guatemala, and through international partnerships.
LNF’s residency program brings emerging and established artists, curators, and cultural practitioners together to reflect, research, dialogue, create and share across disciplines.
Deadline: November 24, 2024 at 6 p.m. (Guatemala time)
Only the first 150 applications will be considered.
Finalist interviews via Zoom: December 19, 2024
Residents announced: January 15, 2024
The 2025 – 2026 cycle offers 5 residencies.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
▪A stipend of USD 2,000
Housing
Transportation to and from La Aurora International Airport, Guatemala City
Curatorial and logistical support for research and production by LNF’s team
Scheduled access to carpentry, metalsmithing, and weaving equipment
The opportunity to engage publics through LNF’s programming
The duration of each residency is between four to eight weeks, to be determined upon selection in coordination with the LNF team. Residencies will take place between September 2025 and June 2026.
Residencies are granted to one artist at a time, except artist duos, who are welcome to submit a single application. Artists with children are welcome to apply.
Residents are encouraged to engage with all activities programmed at LNF including openings, community events, etc.
Airfare to and from Guatemala is not included and is the responsibility of the resident.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants 18 years and older of any nationality are eligible to apply.
An art degree and/or formal training are not required to apply.
To qualify, individuals must demonstrate commitment to their process and an interest in connecting with our community.
While not required, basic knowledge of Spanish is beneficial. While the staff at LNF will help residents navigate their stay in Guatemala, artists are expected to be self-motivated and independent.
LNF welcomes individuals of all backgrounds to apply for admission and does not discriminate against anyone based on age, gender, religion, nationality, marital status, ancestry, color, race, diverse abilities, or sexual orientation.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
All applicants must submit:
Full application form, which can be downloaded from LNF website.
Portfolio with CV in PDF format. The file must be 10 MB maximum.
Applications must be emailed with the subject “Residency Application 2025-2026” to residencia@lanuevafabrica.org
The deadline for application is Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 6 p.m. (Guatemala time).
Only the first 150 applications will be considered. Please read full guidelines on LNF website before applying.
LNF accepts applications in English and Spanish.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only digital materials will be accepted.