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title: Guatemalan Artist Residency on the Pacific Coast
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  12-night self-directed residency at Villa Rosa in El Paredón, Guatemala, for
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deadline: '2026-11-18'
location: 'Villa Rosa, El Paredón, Escuintla Department, Guatemala'
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  Self-funded residency: accommodation at Villa Rosa with studio/workspace
  access; participants pay a residency fee of $800–$1,200 depending on season
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  - writing
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  - filmmaking
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# Guatemalan Artist Residency on the Pacific Coast

**Hosted by:** Studio Luce

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Villa Rosa, El Paredón, Escuintla Department, Guatemala | **Deadline:** November 18, 2026

## About This Program

Studio Luce invites writers, academics, and artists of all disciplines to Villa Rosa—a premier four-bedroom villa and creative studio with a private pool, situated just steps from the iconic black sand beach of El Paredón. Here, residents enjoy full access to tailored creative spaces, from a dedicated art studio to private writing desks, designed to inspire your next project. Studio Luce welcomes creatives from all disciplines—including writers, visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and academics—to find inspiration at our Villa Rosa sanctuary. While residents must bring their own specialized art supplies, tools, and technical equipment to suit their specific craft, our team is fully dedicated to assisting you with daily logistics, travel coordination, and local arrangements to ensure a seamless and distraction-free stay.

Studio Luce is a self-funded, self-directed residency. We give artists and writers the freedom to manage their own schedules, trusting them to use their time as they see fit. Our mission is to bridge international talent with Guatemala's rich cultural landscape, building a lasting creative community both locally and nationally.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** writing, visual art, filmmaking, music, academic research
- **Note:** Open to writers, academics, and artists of all disciplines.

## Compensation & Benefits

Self-funded residency: accommodation at Villa Rosa with studio/workspace access; participants pay a residency fee of $800–$1,200 depending on season and residency tier.

- High Season (April & Oct) | 12 Nights — General (International): $1,200; Guatemalans, Central Americans, Mexicans & Diaspora: $1,000.
- Low Season (June & Aug) | 12 Nights — General (International): $1,000; Guatemalans, Central Americans, Mexicans & Diaspora: $800.

To secure your spot, a 25% deposit is required upon confirmation of attendance. The remaining balance is due two months before the start of the program. Deposits are non-refundable, and residency dates cannot be transferred.

## What's Provided

- **Housing:** Provided - Villa Rosa, a villa inspired by the colonial architecture of Antigua with a modern, beach-influenced twist, offering a spa-like retreat in a hidden corner of El Paredón. It has three beautiful bedrooms that all look out on to the pool and the palm trees beyond, an open plan kitchen and lounge area, and a writing/art studio for guests to use or work remotely from. Every bedroom is en-suite and includes a private desk.
- **Studio Access:** Provided - Studio Luce offers several peaceful, inspiring areas to create throughout the property. The newly built studio features two large desks and a cozy reading nook—ideal for sketching, digital work, or planning. Every bedroom is en-suite and includes a private desk.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 4, 2026
- **Deadline:** November 18, 2026
- **Program Start:** April 18, 2027
- **Program End:** April 30, 2027

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.studioluceguatemala.com/applications