residency in times of covid (may 2022)

We’ve been brainstorming how to re-open the AIR program at ArteSumapaz. Back in March ‘20, we went into lockdown with 13 artists, and learned a lot in the process. We believe that a key part of the AIR experience is the commensality – those wonderful conversations we have while sharing a glass of wine and a good meal. Thus, the idea of these new restrictions are daunting; yet needed for going forward in the near future.

So, how will these new residencies be different from other types of residencies?

ALL newly-arriving residents will be in a 7-day quarantine. See below for details about quarantine – really, not that bad at all! Residency length: 1 to 3 months Quarantine Process – In order to fly into Colombia, you will have to have a negative PCR test. In addition to that test requirement, we will be practicing social distancing and other measures in your first week at ArteSumapaz. – All rooms have a door directly to the varanda or outside; so you can move freely between the house and your studio, or if, in fact, you want to wander about on the 116 hectares/286 acres of the property. – No communal meals – instead meals will be served in the dining area, but each resident will take there food to eat in their own space. – You will have access to the library/sala and the dining room, but will be required to use facemasks and social distancing. This, and the dining room, where there is a water kettle, coffee, etc, are the only indoor communal spaces. – In all other instances, the only other limitation for those two weeks is that we’ll be social distancing. Depending on the nature of the studio you wish to work in – there are small private spaces, and the large communal studio, as well as an open-air, covered area.

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Materials:

Clay Charcoal (Rustic but functionable for drawing) Printing Press Book binding tools Drawing benches Resources:

Library with more than 1000 books Limited WIFI Studio / Workspace Individual spaces x 2 Communal BIG spaces x2 (For security this spaces will be open for max. 2 artist each ) 1 Aereal silks instalation