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Event History
Camino Al Arte is an independent cultural and artistic space rooted in Atotonilco, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico. Through its residency program, it welcomes artists, writers, and creative practitioners from different backgrounds and disciplines, providing an environment for independent creative development and cultural exchange. The residency continues to build connections between international creative practitioners and the local artistic and cultural landscape.
What Makes this event different?
Camino Al Arte offers a distinctive combination of private creative space, rural tranquility, and direct access to Mexico's rich cultural life. Unlike residencies located exclusively in urban artistic centers, Camino is rooted in Atotonilco, a historic rural community where local traditions, stories, and living knowledge, including those of Otomí heritage, remain part of everyday life. Just 15 minutes from San Miguel de Allende, residents can also connect with an internationally recognized artistic and literary community. Each resident has a private 40 m² studio and independent accommodation, while receiving logistical support, local introductions, and opportunities for cultural exchange and collaboration. It is a place to develop your work independently while becoming part of a vibrant cultural environment.
Copyright Policy
Artists retain full copyright and ownership of all original artworks, photographs, and creative materials submitted as part of their application. Submission does not transfer any intellectual property rights to Camino Al Arte. Any additional use of an artist's work beyond the application and residency selection process will require the artist's prior permission and appropriate credit.
Image Usage Rights
Images submitted by applicants will be used exclusively for application review, residency selection, and internal administrative purposes. Camino Al Arte will not reproduce, publish, distribute, or use submitted artwork images for promotional or commercial purposes without the artist's prior consent. Any authorized use will include appropriate artist credit.
Camino Al Arte: International Artist and Writer Residency 2027
Camino Al Arte invites artists, writers, and creative practitioners from around the world to apply for its 2027 residency program in Atotonilco, near San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico. Set in a rural landscape in central Mexico, the residency provides dedicated studio space, time for independent creative work, and opportunities to engage with local culture and community.
Residency Experience and Location
Camino Al Arte is located in Atotonilco, a historic rural community where local traditions, stories, and cultural knowledge, including those connected to Otomí heritage, remain part of everyday life. Residents can connect with local artists, makers, writers, and community members while experiencing a part of Mexico beyond its conventional tourist destinations.
Approximately 15 minutes away, San Miguel de Allende offers galleries, exhibitions, literature, music, and opportunities for international artistic exchange.
This setting combines a quieter environment for focused work with access to a wider cultural and creative community.
Independent Creative Work
Camino Al Arte is a self-guided residency rather than a structured retreat. Residents establish their own schedules, working methods, and creative goals.
Each participant has access to a private 40 m² studio for developing projects, conducting research, writing, experimenting with materials, or exploring new directions in their practice. Projects at different stages are welcome, from early research and experimentation to ongoing work and the production of new pieces.
Facilities and Support
The residency includes:
Private 40 m² creative studio
Private bedroom, bathroom, and kitchenette
Shared dining room and reading room
Access to a printmaking workshop and laundry facilities
Daily housekeeping
Breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday
Additional support includes logistical and production assistance, introductions to local artists and cultural leaders, and connections with specialized workshops in areas such as ceramics, woodworking, and metalwork.
Curatorial and/or editorial coaching may also be available, depending on each resident’s project and needs.
Community and Cultural Exchange
Residents are encouraged to explore the cultural life of Atotonilco and nearby communities, exchange ideas with local creative practitioners, and pursue relevant opportunities for collaboration.
Depending on the project, residents may also have opportunities to share their work through exhibitions, artist talks, open studios, workshops, or other public presentations.
Who Can Apply?
The residency welcomes applicants from around the world, including:
Visual artists
Painters, illustrators, and printmakers
Sculptors and multidisciplinary artists
Photographers and installation artists
Writers, poets, and authors
Interdisciplinary and experimental creative practitioners
Applicants from different cultural backgrounds and at different stages of their professional practice are welcome.
Residency Fees
Camino Al Arte is a paid residency with a minimum stay of two weeks.
November 7, 2026–February 27, 2027: $750 USD per week
February 28–November 6, 2027: $1,000 USD per week
Fees cover accommodation, studio access, facilities, weekday breakfast and lunch, housekeeping, and the support services described above. Travel, personal materials, and other additional expenses are the resident’s responsibility.
The residency is unavailable during May 1–31 and December 19–January 15.
Application Process
Applications are open November 2–December 11, 2026.
Applicants should email the following materials to info@caminoalarte.org:
An introductory email stating preferred residency dates and intended length of stay.
A biography or CV.
A one-page project statement describing the work to be developed during the residency.
Two to three professional references.
Applications will be reviewed by the Camino Al Arte team. Selected participants will be announced on December 21, 2026.
Application deadline: December 11, 2026.
Location and Website
Location: Atotonilco, near San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
Website: https://caminoalarte.org
Instagram: @caminoalartesma
For more information, please visit the Event Website.
