We-Che art Residency is an artist run project, founded by the artistic duo Raom&Loba. In line with our experience and our own vision of the world, we humbly wish to offer others what we have received from our peers at different points in our artistic careers: an inspiring place, a warm and quiet workspace, conducive to constructive exchanges with artists from every parts of the world… but also a small, human-scale adventure. WE-CHE was the name of this place. It means « young » in Mapuche language.
The artist residency is located on 2 hectars 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.
Mid-December, January, and February are generally considered the austral summer months, with warm temperatures and a very dry and windy climate. The months from mid-March to mid-June correspond to autumn, June, July, and August are the months of the southern winter (short days and cold, snowy, and/or very rainy weather), and those from mid-October to mid-December to spring.
They accept submission all year round on a rolling basis and Nature changing with seasons is always beautifull, but weather is sometime challenging
For creative and production residencies, in order to fully enjoy the outdoor spaces, the surrounding natural environments, and nature itself, we ideally recommend choosing the period between late October and May. From late autumn to early spring is the ideal time to stay warm and take advantage of the rain or snow to stay focused on your research, or to finish writing your novel, and the beautiful sunny spells to go outside and stretch your legs.

We-Che aims to offer a place conducive to human-scale adventures, meditative observation of nature, and conscious artistic practices. Designed to help everyone focus on their creative process, while emphasizing the importance of rich and profound cultural exchange through a welcoming and supportive environment. These constructive exchanges, both professional and emotional, foster the exploration of new experiences and new aesthetic realities.
They welcome writers and creators from all discipline (Painting
, Drawing, Etching, Photography, Video & Documentary, Sound & music, Sculpture & Nature art
, Textil art, Paper art, art
Book, Writing, Research…) as long as their project fits to We-Che, thats to say we also evaluate if our structure is able or not to give all necessary space to what they want to achieve. That's why the organisers will also pay attention during the selection process to mix artists to form a good « team » and create a harmonious, balanced blend that promotes a better experience for each one.