Land Art Residencies in Brazil

A L T O Art Residency is a self-directed artist residency located in the mountains of Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Brazil, within 45 hectares of lush jungle bordering the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park. The residency welcomes approximately ten artists per year for periods of 1 week to 3 months, emphasizing artistic production in dialogue with nature, sustainability, and eco-spiritual practices.

Manifesta Art and Culture

Manaus, Brazil

LABVERDE is a transdisciplinary art and ecology platform based in the Brazilian Amazon that promotes artistic creation through intensive 10-day residencies combining seminars, workshops, forest tours, and boat trips. The program, developed in association with Manifesta Art and Culture and the National Institute for Amazonian Research, aims to foster innovative artistic language while exploring environmental issues and the Amazon's biodiversity.

Mirante Xique-Xique (MXX)

Igatu, Brazil

Mirante Xique-Xique (MXX) is a non-profit artist-led residency located in the mountains of the Chapada Diamantina, Bahia, Brazil. The residency welcomes researchers and practitioners across various fields such as arts, architecture, cuisine, and environmental studies, including those involved in community practices, agroecology, permaculture, and bioconstruction. The aim is to provide an immersive environment conducive to research and creative projects, while promoting the authenticity and sustainability of the Chapada Diamantina region. MXX supports the maintenance of a community library, cultural activities, and environmental education for the Igatu community, emphasizing the safeguarding of both architectural and intangible heritage. MXX offers a unique opportunity for researchers and artists to engage deeply with the environment and community of the Chapada Diamantina, fostering meaningful connections and promoting sustainable practices.