What is an Artist Residency?
An opportunity to disconnect from life's distractions and really focus on your creative process. You can be isolated in our private house or share living space with other artists. Being around like-minded artists that can understand a deeply creative process. Can often be life-changing, creating deep friendships that last a lifetime. This is an opportunity to share ideas, heal, inspire and work through ideas, in a Peruvian Amazonian setting.
There are two accommodation options for artists staying at Sachaqa:
1.Communal House: Share facilities with other artists while having your own private room. This option includes access to a dry compost toilet.
Basic Program 2026-2027:
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One month: S/.2200soles / $650USD
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Two weeks: S/1700 soles / $510 USD
2. Private Ecological House: 2026- 2027:
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One month: S/.2500 soles $750USD
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Two weeks: S/.2000 $600 USD
included in the basic residency
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Collect Natural Pigments with Trina Brammah
Join artist Trina Brammah for a hands-on workshop exploring the world of natural pigments and earth-based paintmaking.
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Indigenous Ceramics class: 1-hour walk with Trina to the home of artisan Petrona, where you can learn how to make a basic indigenous ceramic bowl. Each class with Petrona costs 35 soles.
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Creative space with a desk or an easel.
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Kitchen with a gas stove and a refrigerator.
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Shared bathroom with compost toilets and a shower.
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Bedroom with sheets and a mosquito net (please bring your own towel).
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sachaqa Exhibitions
Over the years, Sachaqa has become a space of evolution. Nothing is fixed in gold. No residency, no exhibition, no experience is predetermined. Each one is shaped by the artist, the moment, and the community around it.
You will be staying in basic but comfortable accommodation within close walking distance of the studio. The art center is located five minutes from the village center. Please note that there is a short uphill walk to the center, and the public path can be muddy when it rains, so bring appropriate footwear.
The local people in San Roque live a very simple and self-sustainable lifestyle. It is an honor and a privilege to be part of this village community and to benefit from their knowledge, warmth, and laughter.
extra not included in the basic residency
This year, I would like to reopen the space — inviting artists interested in co-creating a Sachaqa Live event together with 'Mantra' who offer a large venue ideal for a festival-like atmosphere.
Residency Programs
In addition, we offer extra classes and workshops within each program, so you can choose what you would like to focus on and get out of your residency experience.