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We-Che is the place we chose to live and work, it is an artist run project, founded and designed by artists for artists. Located near Trevelin in the Chubut region of Patagonia Argentina, it is indeed the most austral Art Residency. We offer a tranquil workspace in an inspiring environment, a place to connect with other artists and engage with Patagonia as a complex natural, historical, and cultural ecosystem, fostering a respectful relationship between art and nature. located on 2ha piece of landscape, crossed by a river, planted of pine trees and native trees and bush. In a rural and natural area, bordering the Cascadas de Nant Y Fall Protected Natural Area and just a few kilometers from the southern entrance of Los Alerces National Park. We-Che is situated on the 259 Road, approximately 13km from the town of Trevelín and 15km from Futaleufú and the Chilean border. Located close to the historic village of Trevelin (10km) founded by Welsh immigrants. In a beautiful natural nest, in the heart of a valley facing the pre-Andean mountains, backing onto a protected natural area of over 40 hectares, crossed by a river and its waterfalls. Facing the 16th of October Valley, its vineyards, its famous and vast 5million tulip field, and the majestic mountains in the background. Beautiful changing skies and clear nights without light pollution. We-Che Welcome international nature-focused artists, writers and creative searchers, emerging or established, of any country and any discipline if their project fits to We-Che’s structures and facilities. Depending on the project, we can adapt our spaces and set up different equipments. That’s why we recommend applicants to detail their projects and needs. We-Che offers 2 distincts AIR program. General AIR program for fully self directed projects. Artists are free and autonomous in their practice and how they use their time at We-Che. If needed obviously we may punctually give a hand, and normal help and support. The duration can be modulated from 1 week to 2 month. General Residency cost : 350 USD / week - 1300 USD / month Special BOOK project AIR program half guided residency with a minimum duration of 1 month (extra weeks can be added to adjust to the final project, especially if combining with creation and /or production. A gradual mentorship and individual support aiming to achieve a personal book projects, or an Artbook project during the residency, from A to Z Residency for book project cost : 1600 USD / month - 350 USD / extra week Austral Spring 2026 residencies in September October and November 2026 Austral Summer 2026/2027 residencies in December 2026 and January 2027 Deadline application: september 31 Capacity We-Che can currently welcome up to 3 (max 4) artists simultaneously Accommodation Each artist have a private room, a private bathroom with toilet and shower, and a private desk. Studioworkshop All residents have access to the shared working living space a shared kitchen, laundry space. Interior and exterior workspace, and to the Eclectic Evolutive Library. Free wifi in private and shared space. How to apply Download and fill the application form on our website > how to apply section email it to We-Che: hola@wecheartresidency.ovh we try to answer everyone within 3-5 business days. You may also send us a pdf with a brief description of your project or what you want to achieve in We-Che along with some pictures of related works and any information that can help us understand. For more information and details about the AIR programs, the application, our equipments and facilities, or about the local context feel free to visit We-Che’s website and if you stil have questions to write us at hola@wecheartresidency.ovh Weblinks : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weche_residency/ Website : https://wecheartresidency.ovh/

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