360 XOCHI QUETZAL: Free Fall-Winter Artist and Writer's Residency Program in Central Mexico

The 360 XOCHI QUETZAL Artist and Writers Residency Program is located in Chapala, Mexico on the shores of the largest lake in Mexico. Two residents will be chosen for each residency: a visual artist or musician and a writer. Chapala is located 25 minutes from an international airport and 45 minutes from Guadalajara. The region offers year-round warm climate with sunny weather 300 days a year and temperatures averaging in the 70s. Residents will have access to natural beauty, history, and culture of central Mexico, with nearby hiking, thermal springs, and a lakeside promenade.

The artist/musician studio includes a large work table, 16 ft long x 8 ft high work wall, desk, and free wi-fi. A spinet piano is available downstairs for musicians. Living space includes a beautiful home with kitchen and living room downstairs, bedroom and spacious studio upstairs, and 2.5 bathrooms. The writer's residency offers a ground floor studio apartment with large bedroom, french doors opening to private patio, living/writing space, kitchen, full bathroom, and free wi-fi. Both residencies are within walking distance to parks, cafes, galleries, and hundreds of artists.

This is a free one-month residency. Included are free wi-fi, weekly maid service, food stipend of $1,000 pesos, and all utilities. Residents are responsible for laundry, local transportation, entertainment, and additional food. Winter residency runs December 20, 2013 - January 17, 2014. May residency runs May 1 - May 31, 2014. Some flexibility with dates is available. Application fee is $36.00. A $12 discount applies if applying to both residencies or if re-applying. Applications accepted through October 19, 2013 for Winter Residency, with notification by November 2, 2013. May Residency deadline is January 18, 2014 with notification by February 1, 2014. International eligibility. 360 Xochi Quetzal does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, marital status, disability, or veteran status.