Antigua Art | Antigua Studio Gallery Residency

Contact us at Artists.viagaleria@gmail.com

Join our Regenerative Collective - Share your art, ideas, house or business plans & other creative works to apply for custom plans, workshops. internship, residency and apprenticeship opportunities customized to your interests. Submission samples of your works or project encouraged but not required to better understand what you seek. Write us an email about you, your interests and we can discuss possibilities. Architecture, Art, Photography, Video, Writing, Farming, Construction, Furniture, Research, Spanish lessons, anything FUN & CREATIVE.

When seeking professional planning, drafting, modeling, permitting, engineering or construction serves contact us and we will provide quotes after we understand what you seek at artists.viaGaleria@gmail.com. Typically $80 hourly. For more about this teams professional planning services go to CustomEarthSheltered.com

ONSITE INTERNSHIPS IN ANTIGUA, GT in English and Spanish START AT $200 for 1 week / $800 to $1200 for 1 month - Depends on lodging choices. Email us with more information on what custom experiences and training you seek.

INTERNSHIPS, RESIDENCIES, REMOTE COACHING, WORKSHOPS, GAP YEAR EXPERIENCES... offered by this collective:

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*Whether you consider yourself "creative" or just seeking fun and local connection, you are welcome.

Interns have a 50% better chance of landing a job after completing a professional internship.

Arts & Architecture & Sustainable Living Residency & Internship Offerings & Costs

The total cost of remote training or visiting on site varies greatly depending on which offerings you select. For example, when you come for a month... your basic needs will require lodging, studio or workspace, and meals. Fortunately, costs are less in Antigua. The longer you stay the less overall cost. Custom travel opportunities.

Lodging & Studio rates:

$50-$70 daily (depends on lodging selection, instruction time & supplies), Typically $410 for a week, $1400 USD for a month of classes and lodging. Depends on your choices. Talk to us about what you want. Many choices available. Short term and monthly lodging. Ranges from $400 to $1400 monthly.

Contact us at Artists.ViaGaleria@gmail.com to book space & planned excursions. All are welcome. When you only seek studio use, workshop and event access fees arranged separately.

Typical Food Rates:

$25 USD per person for special art & fireside dinners & BQ events + alcohol is extra
Restaurants & bars & stores nearby to purchase any of your meals, as you wish - $5 to $20
Special access to purchases of local artisan beers & food, etc.
All ages over 18 yrs welcome. Unless arranged ahead of time, like children or pets.

Transportation Rates not included: 4 hour flight from LAX & 2.5 hour direct flights from Houston

$30 hourly from Guatemala City airport to Antigua via taxi or shuttle.
Airport about 45 minutes away
$5 to $7 to for local taxi in town
$2 via "chicken" bus
Ubers available

Private art & language instruction, tour & spa rates (optional):

$25 hourly for private and $15 shared arts/design/fabrication classes, etc.
$40 to $80 spa treatments- Swedish & deep tissue massage, nails, hair, sauna...
$15- $25 hourly for Custom tours to local spots & nightlife
$75 to $100 for day trip horseback riding in mountains with picnic.
$25+ for private transport to your desired destinations, including natural lakes, beaches, hot springs, ruins, etc

Food can be purchase at nearby markets & shops, or you may eat at the many restaurants and cafes nearby. Meals average about $10- $25 USD in local restaurants depending on selections. There are many colorful local markets where meals are as low as $3. +Arts, pottery, sculpture, silk screening, etc. Art supplies are available locally or you may bring your own. Consult with us in advance to discuss what you will require and whether you plan to bring these or purchase in Antigua.

When you plan to apply for grants from a patron or institution back home for your professional development contact us and request an invitation from us on the dates you want to attend in advance. We will then send you a formal invitation and an estimate of all your costs so you may find the funds you require.

Length of time

How much time do you need? A quick visit (when available) or a longer stretch of time to do your work, start a new direction in your work, or make your art or architecture exploring different techniques? Or perhaps a short residency to finish editing your project, sketch some ideas, move to the next phase of your project, or find longer term lodging. when wanting to stay longer. We are flexible and supportive in customizing to what you want. We can also assist you in finding other places nearby including apartments, hotels, hostels, etc. We let you choose how much time you need; 2 days, 1 week or 1 month +...

Do you need a two-week break while still maintaining your home, job and family, or a three-month change of scenery? This residency's first phase can last up to one month and then you can request longer time onsite.

The residencies include:

A private or shared room with private or shared bath. Depends on your preference and budget.
Access to your private or shared studio and common space areas supplied with internet.
Ask questions by contacting us by email and then you may schedule a phone conversation, when you wish.