--- title: July - August Multidisciplinary Residence, Ilhabela Island, Brazil description: Self-directed 2-4 week multidisciplinary residency on Ilhabela Island, Brazil, with ocean-view studio, lodging and an on-site tutor. Fee-based, from 1950 USD. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/8031f5d6-0e29-4004-9bfd-1890006b8453 type: program status: closed createdAt: "2026-09-04" updatedAt: "2026-10-21" programType: Residency organization: CASA NA ILHA organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/casa-na-ilha deadline: "2026-09-16" location: Casa na Ilha, Ilhabela, São Paulo, Brazil isOnline: false compensationRange: "Fee-based residency: shared room 1950–2495 USD, private room 2495–3690 USD for 2–4 weeks, including lodging, shared studio, daily breakfast and a weekly group dinner." disciplines: - writing - painting - photography - visual arts - film - research - dance - sound - music - design - architecture - textile - philosophy careerStages: - Emerging artist - Established --- # July - August Multidisciplinary Residence, Ilhabela Island, Brazil **Hosted by:** CASA NA ILHA **Type:** Residency | **Location:** Casa na Ilha, Ilhabela, São Paulo, Brazil | **Deadline:** September 16, 2026 ## About This Program > "Self-directed creative research and development in an Atlantic rainforest island setting, connecting artists with the local community and nature" Casa na Ilha is a retreat space to devote time and focus to your creative pursuits in an ecological paradise. Artists can intensely dedicate to their work in progress or develop new projects. The main goal is that artists are able to focus on their ideas and projects, enhancing creativity and inspiration and connect, between them, the local community and nature. Artists work on a self-directed residency: you will have uninterrupted, self-directed work time. We will not pressure you to deliver finished work; you can focus solely on research and development of ideas. However, during your stay there will be a tutor on location 24/7 to discuss ideas, projects and progress of work during the duration of the residency time, respecting artists pace and direction. We do not provide a set program or itinerary for artists to follow, sessions and tutor advice and support will be approached personally case by case around artists self-directed practices. Tutor will give you guidance as well as help make the necessary contacts, approaches and arrangements with different parties the project requires. Each sessions hosts 2 – 6 artists at the same time, from different disciplines, giving the opportunity to artists in residency to gain new ideas and insights that can be applied to creative exploration and the development of their work through peer interaction and discussion groups. Common spaces will be conceived to promote not only collaboration between the artists, but to empower ideas between different participants and interdisciplinary learning. Casa na Ilha Art Residency Program takes place in the island of Ilhabela, at the north coast of the state of Sao Pablo, Brazil. Located at 200 km from the city of Sao Pablo, is the largest island of an archipelago formed of this and other of minor dimension. Ilhabela is an ecological paradise, covered by Mata Atlantica (atlantic rainforest) home of unique fauna and flora, with more than 73 beaches and 27 waterfalls of cristalin pure water, the highest mountains are held here. Being a unique ecological ambience, and harboring various endangered species, 84% of the island is a preservation area, protected by the Parque Estadual Ilhabela. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** writing, painting, photography, visual arts, film, research, dance, sound, music, design, architecture, textile, philosophy - **Note:** All disciplines are welcome to apply. Casa na Ilha welcomes artists with a professional standing in their field and emerging artists of promising talent. Both individual and group applications are accepted. Applications are accepted in English, Spanish and Portuguese. ### Additional Requirements Send an e-mail to info@casanailha.org to receive the application form. Required: short bio or statement; proposal describing the project or idea you would like to develop during the stay at Casa na Ilha; a brief description of what you do or a selection of works or writing samples (maximum of 12 items); link to website/blog (if you have one). ## Compensation & Benefits Fee-based residency: shared room 1950–2495 USD, private room 2495–3690 USD for 2–4 weeks, including lodging, shared studio, daily breakfast and a weekly group dinner. RESIDENCE PROGRAM FEE – INCLUDES DAILY BREAKFAST AND WEEKLY GORUP DINNER. Shared room ocean view and terrace with ensuite shared bathroom (80m2/860sqf): 2495 USD (4 weeks) / 2210 USD (3 weeks) / 1950 USD (2 weeks). Private room ocean view with ensuite private bathroom: 3690 USD (4 weeks) / 3290 USD (3 weeks) / 2495 USD (2 weeks). Partners not participating in the program pay 50% of the fee in private room. ## What's Provided - **Housing:** Provided - Lodging in private or shared rooms en suite, ocean view. Shared room ocean view and terrace with ensuite shared bathroom (80m2/860sqf); private room ocean view with ensuite private bathroom. Weekly cleaning, linen and towels are provided and changed during the weekly cleaning (personal laundry not included). - **Studio Access:** Provided - Main shared studio, ocean view, desks in rooms, other indoor and outdoor spaces to work. Shared studio work space with individual big desks/tables for each artist, ocean view. The studio has a very cool flow of air and has ceiling fan and black out curtains; no AC in the facilities. ## Timeline - **Opens:** September 4, 2026 - **Deadline:** September 16, 2026 - **Program Start:** July 2, 2026 - **Program End:** December 29, 2027 ## Contact **Email:** info@casanailha.org ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.casanailha.org/the-multidisciplinary-residency-program/