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Artist Residencies in Costa Rica with Housing

3 residencies

3 artist residencies in Costa Rica include housing. Accommodation is provided so you can immerse yourself in the local art scene.

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Mauser Harmony with Nature Foundation

Mauser EcoHouse/Saint Michael’s Sustainable Community, Costa Rica

Name of Residency: Mauser EcoHouse Artist ResidencyThe Residency Program at the Mauser EcoHouse is all about providing a beautiful, tranquil and inspirational space where artists can immerse themselves in their individual projects. Artists are encouraged to be self directed and pursue their own creative ideas.The program focuses on furnishing artists with luxury accommodations, ample work space and serene surroundings so that individual or group projects can be worked on and creativity can flour

HousingVisual ArtsSculptureDancePerformanceSound / Music+4
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Monte Azul Center for the Arts (Monte Azul/MACA)

Contiguo Puente Chucuyo, Costa Rica

Name of Residency: Monte Azul Center for the ArtsPersonalized ResidencyMonte Azul Center for the Arts is a customizable experience, giving the artist permission to play and find inspiration – in the environment as well as within – to rediscover what’s most important to them.Monte Azul Center for the Arts caters to artists in several disciplines. We offer an inclusive residency program, where diversity is a creative advantage.24-Hour Studio FacilitiesThe new Monte Azul Studios opened in December

HousingVisual ArtsSculptureCeramicsPerformanceWriting / Literature+4
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Odysseys Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica

Odysseys Costa Rica, also known as Intercultural Odysseys, is a multidisciplinary artist residency program founded in by Royce Clay Slape Seiger in San Ramón de Alajuela, Costa Rica, welcoming artists of all ages, disciplines, and career stages with no application fee. It offers two accommodation options: homestays with local families including most meals or a partnering Holistic Wellness Center with pay-as-you-go meals and exhibition space, fostering cultural immersion and community integration near San José. Residents receive private workspaces, optional weekly sharing events, and opportunities for public exhibitions at local venues.

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Frequently asked questions

Do artist residencies in Costa Rica provide housing?

Many residencies in Costa Rica include accommodation as part of the program. Options range from private apartments to shared artist housing. Check each listing for details.

What kind of housing do residencies in Costa Rica offer?

Housing varies by program — from private studios with living space to shared artist houses. Some are in city centers while others are in rural settings.

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