Artist Residency in Mexico | NALU Art, Isla Mujeres
Create, Learn and Connect
at Our Artist Residency in the Mexican Caribbean
Discover a unique artist residency in Mexico at NALU Art, located in Punta Sur on the beautiful island of Isla Mujeres, near Cancun.
Our artist residency program offers a creative space for artists, makers and art enthusiasts from around the world to explore new ideas, develop their artistic practice and connect with a vibrant creative community in the Mexican Caribbean.
Whether you are looking for time and space to focus on your own artwork, collaborate on a creative project, explore ceramics, painting or printmaking, or simply experience life surrounded by art, NALU offers four flexible residency options designed around different creative interests and goals.
Stay at Casa & Villa NALU, surrounded by tropical nature, with private accommodation, shared creative spaces, access to art studios and the opportunity to experience the island's inspiring artistic environment.
Our residencies range from one week to several months, welcoming both established and emerging artists, as well as creative travelers interested in learning and experiencing art in Mexico.
Explore our artist residency options and find your own creative experience on Isla Mujeres.
Explore Our Four Artist Residency Programs in Mexico
At NALU Art on Isla Mujeres, we believe every creative journey is different. That's why our artist residency in Mexico offers four flexible programs, from independent artistic practice and collaborative projects to immersive creative learning and art-inspired stays.
Whether you're an established artist, an emerging creative or simply passionate about art, discover the residency experience that best suits your interests and goals.
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Creative Learning
Creative Learning: Painting, Ceramics and Printmaking
Discover painting, ceramics, printmaking and mixed media through a personalized creative learning residency in Mexico, combining hands-on workshops with island inspiration.
$250 USD/week + $200 USD/day
Which NALU Artist Residency Is Right for You?
Choose Live & Create if you're an artist looking for independent creative time, island inspiration and an artwork-exchange residency.
Choose Create With Us if you have an artistic project or concept you'd like to develop collaboratively, with the possibility of exhibiting your work at NALU Art Gallery.
Choose Enjoy Art With Us if you love art and want to experience a creative island retreat without participating as a working artist.
Choose Creative Learning if you want to explore new artistic techniques through hands-on workshops in painting, ceramics, printmaking or mixed media.
All four options offer the opportunity to experience the creative atmosphere of
Casa & Villa NALU in Punta Sur, Isla Mujeres, Mexico.
Not sure which artist residency is right for you?
Tell us about your creative interests, preferred dates and length of stay, and we'll help you explore the possibilities at NALU Art.
Casa Nalu
Villa Nalu
Artist Accommodation and Creative Studios
Experience your artist residency in Mexico at Casa & Villa NALU, a creative retreat in Punta Sur, Isla Mujeres, surrounded by tropical nature and the inspiring atmosphere of the Caribbean.
Depending on your selected residency program, your stay includes access to:
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Private accommodation with bathroom and balcony
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Communal kitchen and shared living spaces
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Shared painting and creative work areas
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Ceramic studio
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Printmaking studio
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Swimming pool
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Outdoor barbecue area
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Opportunities to connect with NALU's artistic community
NALU combines accommodation and creative facilities in one setting, allowing residents to balance focused artistic work with relaxation and island life.
Residencies are available for stays ranging from one week to several months, depending on the selected program and availability.
01 LIVE & CREATE
Art. Residency. Exchange
Come to the island. Slow down. Be inspired. Create.
For artists who want to experience the island, slow down, and find inspiration while creating.
Stay at Casa NALU in Punta Sur, surrounded by nature, art, and the Caribbean. This residency is an exchange between the artist and NALU — you contribute a body of artwork in exchange for your residency experience.
It’s an opportunity to step away from your usual environment, immerse yourself in island life, and allow the surroundings to influence your creative practice.
Residencies can range from one week to months and include your own private suite with a bathroom and balcony in Punta Sur, Isla Mujeres. You’ll also have access to all of the shared spaces at Casa Nalu, including the communal kitchen, the lower level of the house with shared painting areas and access to the ceramic and print studio, as well as the swimming pool and barbecue area.
Price $250 USD / week + exchange of artwork (the body of work would depend on your length of stay and previous curriculum)
Note: Food, materials, and projects can also be discussed.
02 CREATE WITH US
Bring an idea. Work with us. Create something together.
This is the collaborative option.
Artists come to NALU with a project or concept and have the opportunity to work alongside us, develop something together, connect with the local creative community, and potentially exhibit and earn from their work.
Your project can be something you create while on the island, something you bring with you that is already in progress, or an existing project that you would like to develop further within the unique environment of Isla Mujeres. You also have the opportunity to exhibit your project in Nalu Art Gallery, Punta Sur, Isla Mujeres.
Residencies can range from one week to several months and include your own private suite with a bathroom and balcony at Casa Nalu in Punta Sur, Isla Mujeres. You’ll also have access to the shared spaces at Casa Nalu, including the communal kitchen, lower-level shared painting areas, ceramic and print studios, swimming pool, and barbecue area.
Price: $250 USD / week (opportunity to apply for a scholarship)
Unlike our artwork-exchange residency option, there is no required exchange of artwork for your accommodation in this residency. Instead, you pay the weekly residency fee and have the opportunity to develop and present your project during your stay. At the conclusion of the residency, artists have the opportunity to exhibit their work at NALU Art Gallery.
For works sold through the exhibition, the artist will receive an agreed percentage of the gallery sale price.
Ask us for more information on opportunities to apply for scholarships.
03 ENJOY ART WITH US
Art. Buy. Residency
Stay surrounded by art, artists, workshops and island inspiration.
For those who want to experience the NALU world without necessarily coming as a working artist in residence.
Stay at your own fully self-contained villa at Casa Nalu, surrounded by artwork, creative spaces, workshops and visiting artists. Enjoy the freedom and privacy of your own villa while being immersed in the creative energy of Punta Sur and the NALU community.
Your stay also contributes directly to supporting the artists we represent, with your nightly rate going towards purchasing artwork from the NALU Art Gallery catalogue.
So you can spend your time enjoying Isla Mujeres, discovering art, meeting artists, joining workshops, and soaking up the creative atmosphere — while taking home a piece of the NALU experience.
Come for the island. Stay surrounded by art. Take a piece of NALU home with you.
Price: $250 USD / week + nightly rate ( The $250 USD base fee covers the residency experience, while your nightly rate becomes an art credit.)
$100 USD/night (September 1 - Nov 30)
$150 USD/night (May 1 - August 31)
$200 USD/night (Dec 1- April 30)
The longer you stay, the more art credit you build.
At the end of your residency, you can browse the catalog and choose one or several pieces that add up to the value of your accumulated nightly rate.
It’s a different way to experience a residency — stay with us, discover the island, connect with the artists, and invest your accommodation budget into original art that you can take home.
04 CREATIVE LEARNING RESIDENCY
Art. Retreat. Residency
This option is designed for artists, creatives, and curious minds who want to come to Isla Mujeres, immerse themselves in art, and spend their residency learning new techniques and working with different mediums.
You can build your residency around the mediums and techniques you’re most interested in exploring.
Choose to focus on:
Painting — explore different painting techniques, styles, and approaches.
Printmaking — experiment with different print processes and create your own editions.
Ceramics — learn hand-building, sculptural techniques, glazing, and other ceramic processes.
Mixed Media — combine different materials and techniques to create something completely your own.
Rather than following a set program, you can help shape your own creative experience. Tell us what you want to learn, what techniques you want to develop, and which mediums inspire you, and we can build your residency around those interests.
Spend your days creating, learning, experimenting, and connecting with other artists — while experiencing the beauty and inspiration of Isla Mujeres.
Price: $250 USD weekly residency fee + $200 USD per day
Your $250 USD weekly residency fee gives you access to the residency experience, while the $200 USD daily rate includes your accommodation and hands-on workshop experiences.
Come with curiosity. Leave with new skills, new work, and a whole lot of inspiration.
Please note: Specific workshops and courses are subject to instructor availability and scheduling. Some specialized workshops may require a minimum number of participants to run. We recommend discussing your preferred mediums and techniques with us in advance so we can confirm availability and help plan your residency.
Once we know a little more about your timing, preferred length of stay, and artistic practice, we would be happy to discuss the possibilities further and explore which residency format would work best for both sides.