Ecovillage in the Peruvian Amazon: Artist residency program: painting, ceramics, sculpture trail, music, dance, writer's welcome
Objective: Sachaqa Centro de Arte invites artists into an immersive, off-grid residency in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon—where life and art are shaped by the land itself. Here, creation begins with exploration: sculptural materials, clay, and plant-earth based pigments are foraged directly from the rainforest. The jungle is real—raw, vibrant, and at times intense—but through this deep encounter, artists reconnect with the Earth, with Indigenous wisdom, and with their own creative essence. The experience fosters a renewed artistic perspective, rooted in sustainability.

Their mission: is to support artists in cultivating a living relationship with nature through embodied practice. At Sachaqa, ecology is not an abstract idea—it is felt through the senses, through the materials we gather, and the art we make. Whether molding local clay, extracting pigment from plants, or collecting organic materials for sculpture, artists engage in a process that is both ancient and experimental. They honor the traditional knowledge of the Kechwa Lamista people and learn through active participation in the forest’s ecosystem. Artists are encouraged to share their process through exhibitions and co-create community gatherings that deepen their work and foster connection across cultures and disciplines.