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resilience
Safeguarding the Amazon rainforest in a changing climate
DEADLINE 1ST JUNE 2024
Peruvian Amazon
15th September - 15th October
This artist-in-residence program seeks to capture diverse stories of resilience, unfolding in the face of ecological and climate breakdown, from the Madre de Dios region in the Peruvian Amazon. Here, conservationists and local eco-guardians work together to preserve and restore the bio and ethno diversity and heritage of this unique corner of the globally critical Amazon rainforest.
Through critical examination and collaborative engagement, artists will be expected to create meaningful
narratives that shed light on the challenges and solutions of safeguarding the Amazon amidst
accelerating climate change.
Ranging from the impact of gold mining in the region to rewilding landscapes, from cutting-edge rainforest ecology research to local traditions and livelihoods, artists will hear a range of local voices and perspectives in the struggle to preserve this wilderness for all who live here, human and non-human, and their generations to come.
Artists who are working on projects related to climate change and on inspiring action to address this threat are invited to respond to this open call.
Artists working in any medium are welcome.
Key Areas of Exploration
Impacts of climate change on biodiversity and ecological restoration initiatives.
Scientific research on evolving ecological dynamics in the Amazon region.
Voices and perspectives of local communities, highlighting their traditional knowledge and practices.
Environmental and social impacts of gold mining on the Amazon ecosystem and local communities.
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Gain insights into the extensive biodiversity preservation initiatives at Camino Verde
CAMINO VERDE
In collaboration with Studio Verde, Camino Verde, one of the guardians of Amazonian biodiversity, invites participants to explore their living seed bank and arboretums, engaging in interactive sessions with ecologists and the station community, and immersing themselves in the profound teachings of the Amazon. Artists gain valuable understanding and knowledge by closely examining the Amazon ecosystem.
Camino Verde's reforestation centre is a pilot site for innovative agroforestry systems and restoration strategies. They have reforested over 20 hectares (50 acres) with 25,000 trees representing over 400 different species of trees. Their nurseries produce 20,000 tree seedlings and over a hundred species each year.
Camino Verde is also home to over 100 hectares (250 acres) of primary rainforest that we protect.
Today, they are sharing their most successful strategies with farmers and native communities in the Amazon of Peru, bringing back forests to areas degraded by agriculture, gold mining, and ranching.
Their reforestation centre is located on the Tambopata River and is accessible from the city of Puerto Maldonado via a 2-hour taxi and boat ride.
This one-month Residency is a self-funded initiative, and as of now, Studio Verde cannot offer direct sponsorship.
However, we are committed to assisting you in finding funding opportunities.
This program provides guidance, resources, access to experts, cultural experiences, exhibition and post-residency opportunities and support.
Artist participation Fee: $2,500
Includes local transportation, accommodation, exhibition, workshops and lectures with local specialists and total immersion in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.
Shared Accommodation
Location
Camino Verde Reforestation
Located on the banks of the Tambopata River, in the official buffer zone of the Tambopata National Reserve.
Closest Airport Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios.
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Participants become integral members of Studio Verde’s global network of artists, scientists, and conservationists.
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Our goal is to establish long-term relationships with resident artists, scientists and local communities providing opportunities for continued collaboration beyond the initial residency: to create a network between our global programs.
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Artists who demonstrate commitment and exceptional outcomes from the residency are prioritised for future funded Studio Verde global residencies.
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We will facilitate lectures with local experts to enrich further participants' understanding of the region's environmental challenges.
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Showcasing the artist's work in a curated exhibition at the Amazon Centre of Environmental Education and Research (ACEER) Art Gallery in Puerto Maldonado. This allows the artists to share with the local community and opens doors to future collaborative opportunities.
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Shared accommodation provided in PM for orientation, field trips and gallery visits/instal.
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We provide support before the residency, ensuring participants are well-prepared and equipped for the program. In addition, SV maintains continuous connection throughout and after the program offering guidance, addressing queries.