La Nueva Fábrica (LNF), a nonprofit contemporary art space in Antigua, Guatemala, has opened applications for its 2027–2028 Residency Programme, inviting artists, curators and cultural practitioners from Guatemala and around the world to apply. The international residency is designed as a space for research, reflection, experimentation, critical dialogue and engagement with local communities. Unlike production-focused artist residencies, the LNF programme does not require participants to produce a final artwork. The 2027–2028 residency cycle will select five residents through the international open call. Successful applicants will undertake residencies lasting between four and eight weeks, with dates coordinated with the LNF team between September 2027 and June 2028. The application deadline is 18 October 2026 at 6:00 PM Guatemala time. About the La Nueva Fábrica Residency La Nueva Fábrica is a contemporary art space located in Antigua, Guatemala, operating from a former textile factory. Founded in 2013, the organisation works across exhibitions, public programmes, residencies and education. Its residency programme is at the centre of LNF’s activities and welcomes both emerging and established practitioners. The programme provides participants with an environment to develop ideas, conduct research and exchange knowledge with other artists, cultural practitioners and members of the local community. The residency is particularly suited to applicants who want to explore their practice through research and contextual engagement rather than simply producing a finished artistic work. Residency Details The 2027–2028 residency programme offers flexibility in both timing and practice. Key details include: Location: Antigua, Guatemala. Residency period: Between 1 September 2027 and 30 June 2028. Duration: Four to eight weeks. Residents selected: Five. Application: International open call. Eligible disciplines: All artistic mediums. Career stage: Emerging and established practitioners. Applicants: Individuals aged 18 and above. Duos: Two people may apply together. Applicants with children: Welcome to apply. The exact residency dates are to be coordinated with the La Nueva Fábrica team. Research-Based Rather Than Production-Driven One of the defining features of the programme is its research-based approach. Residents are not required to produce a final artwork during their stay. Instead, the residency provides space for practitioners to reflect on their work, undertake research, develop ideas and establish connections. The programme encourages residents to engage with the context of Antigua and participate where appropriate in LNF’s public activities. Residents are encouraged to contribute to public programmes, open studios and community events, creating opportunities for interaction between visiting practitioners and local audiences. This approach makes the residency relevant to practitioners whose projects involve research, cultural exchange, community engagement, experimentation or critical inquiry. Who Is Eligible? The La Nueva Fábrica Residency is open to individuals aged 18 or older, regardless of nationality. Applicants do not need to hold a university degree or have formal artistic training. Instead, applicants must demonstrate commitment to their practice and present a meaningful proposal that fits the residency’s context. Applicants are expected to show that their proposed residency and research project has a direct or meaningful connection to LNF’s context. The proposal should also demonstrate a clear methodology and explain how the project can realistically be completed within the available residency period. Basic Spanish is considered helpful for engaging with the local context, but Spanish proficiency is not required. LNF also welcomes applications from people of diverse backgrounds and states that it does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, nationality, marital status, ancestry, ethnicity, ability or sexual orientation. What Should Applicants Consider? A strong application should clearly communicate the applicant’s artistic or cultural practice and explain why La Nueva Fábrica is an appropriate environment for the proposed research. Applicants should consider how their project connects with Antigua, Guatemala, LNF’s community or the wider cultural context. The research proposal should be specific enough to demonstrate feasibility while leaving room for exploration and development during the residency. Applicants should also demonstrate genuine interest in engaging with the community rather than treating the residency solely as a private workspace. Because the programme is research-based, applicants may benefit from explaining the questions they want to investigate, the methods they intend to use and the types of conversations, encounters or contextual research that could inform their work. Residency Experience in Antigua, Guatemala Antigua provides the geographical and cultural setting for the programme. LNF’s location in a former textile factory also forms part of the organisation’s identity and its approach to contemporary art and community engagement. The residency offers participants an opportunity to work within a context that brings together contemporary artistic practice, research, cultural exchange and local engagement. Residents can use the period to develop research, explore new ideas, connect with communities and other practitioners, and reflect on their ongoing practice. The programme is open to applicants working across artistic mediums, making it suitable for a wide range of contemporary creative and cultural practices. How to Apply Interested applicants should carefully review the official LNF 2027–2028 Residency Open Call and prepare the required application materials according to the programme’s guidelines. The application must include a residency and research proposal that demonstrates: A meaningful connection to La Nueva Fábrica’s context. A clear research methodology. Feasibility within the proposed residency period. Commitment to the applicant’s artistic or cultural practice. Genuine interest in engaging with the LNF community. Applicants should also review the complete official call document before submitting their application, particularly because the webpage’s summary does not reproduce every application requirement. The deadline is 18 October 2026 at 6:00 PM Guatemala time. Key Information at a Glance Programme: LNF 2027–2028 ResidencyHost: La Nueva FábricaLocation: Antigua, GuatemalaResidency duration: 4–8 weeksResidency dates: September 2027–June 2028Residents selected: 5Eligibility: Individuals aged 18+, any nationalityFormal degree required: NoArtistic mediums: Open to allApplication deadline: 18 October 2026, 6:00 PM Guatemala time Artists, curators and cultural practitioners interested in applying should review the official call carefully and ensure that their proposed research demonstrates a meaningful connection to the context of La Nueva Fábrica and is achievable within the residency period. APPLY HERE For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and WPChannel Important: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the offering organisation. This opportunity is shared for informational purposes based on the official announcement. 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