the mauser ecohouse phoenix artist grant

The Mauser EcoHouse Phoenix Artist Grant is awarded annually to an emerging artist at any discipline in financial need. We have now opened the application process for 2024! Will it be you? Apply Now for a chance to come to Costa Rica :)

Members of underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Grant covers accommodation in a shared room for a one-month stay during October.

Located in the remote tropical mountain jungle, Mauser Ecohouse creates a unique tranquil, inspirational, health-conscious, and community-minded living experience for the artists. The Mauser EcoHouse is situated in the beautiful rural Central Pacific region of Costa Rica on a 1.5-acre plot concealed in the lush jungle mountains. About 123km (about a 3-hour drive) from the capital city, San Jose, the Mauser EcoHouse is considered home to the artists that reside in it. The home has indoor or outdoor shared studio spaces with serene tropical surroundings. Individual or group projects can flourish in a beautiful haven alongside native Costa Rican jungle plants, flowers, animals, insects, and hundreds of birds. The property contains numerous indigenous fruit trees, edible plants, herbs, and a working greenhouse. Two banana circle composts and five swales are also on the site.

The Mauser Foundation offers residencies for a period of one month or more year-round for visual, performance, and literary artists. We encourage artists with a concentration in other fields to apply, as acceptance into the program will be judged on an individual basis.

The Mauser EcoHouse is a sanctuary for artists to create, explore, and experience Pura Vida - the Costa Rican way of life. Our private and shared studios are fully equipped with WiFi and provide natural light with views of the backyard gardens. The outdoor veranda provides the perfect opportunity to paint en plein aire or enjoy a leisurely nap in one of the hammocks.