Maré do Sol invites artists to apply for a creative cohort at Casa na Ilha residency in Ilhabela, Brazil this Fall (September 30 – October 14, 2026).

This cohort brings together a small group of 6 artists working across disciplines to engage in workshops, collective exchange, and studio-based practice.

The Experience

A SMALL CREATIVE COHORT OF 6 ARTISTS at Casa Na Ilha Residency

• Workshops + Creative sessions
• Dedicated studio time after each session
• Space to reflect, integrate, and develop your work
• Balancing individual practice & shared experience

Rooted in coastal environments and cultural exchange, Maré do Sol creates space for both individual creation and collective moments of exchange.

 

Eligibility

• Applicants must be 21 years or older at the time of the cohort.
• Priority: Canada-based artists. One (1) additional spot may be opened to an international artist for this cohort
• Emerging & mid-career across visual arts, film, writing, dance, sound, and interdisciplinary practices.
• Applicants should demonstrate an active and committed practice, with a coherent body of work

This cohort is best suited for artists who are open to collective experience, dialogue, and engaging with place as part of their process.

 

Key Info

WHAT IS OFFERED:

• Accommodation + studio space at Casa Na Ilha

• Workshops + shared sessions

• Transport to/from workshops exclusively

NOT COVERED:

• Travel (airfare, visa, shuttle bus to the island), meals/daily groceries (*3shared meals included)

• local transport

• Transport outside of workshops

• Any personal purchases

This cohort is subject to funding confirmation. ONLY selected artists will be notified once funding results are received.

 

Applications DEADLINE: June 7,2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Apply via link in bio.

This cohort is subject to funding confirmation. Only selected artists will be notified once funding results are received.

 

Got more questions?

email us: maredosol.collective@gmail.com

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About: 

Maré Do Sol

Maré Do Sol is a creative platform that brings artists together in small cohorts within coastal environments, supporting the expansion of their practices through immersive workshops, collective activities, and dedicated studio time. It focuses on artistic exchange, process, and connection to place, particularly within coastal landscapes.

Casa Na ilha Residency:

Casa na Ilha is an independent artist residency space located in Ilhabela, Brazil. It provides a setting for artistic practice, reflection, and immersion in the island’s natural and cultural environment. The space supports both independent and facilitated programs, welcoming artists through self-directed residencies as well as curated cohorts and collaborative initiatives.