AMAZÔNIA: AMAZON SESSION is a transdisciplinary, immersive artist residency program taking place in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, in Alter do Chão on the Tapajós River in Brazil. The program brings together creative people from all disciplines – visual artists, photographers, filmmakers, curators, writers, musicians, sound artists, performers and researchers – for deep research and artistic exploration through what they call 'artistic immersion' in dialogue with the rainforest ecosystem and local communities.

The stay lasts two weeks, from August 17 to 31, 2027, with shared accommodation in simple, nature-oriented facilities (private rooms may be available upon request). Two curators/mentors are present to organize optional activities, field trips to cultural and ecological sites, boat trips, workshops and conversations, but the practice is primarily self-directed and unstructured to allow space for each individual's creative process.

The program operates as a non-profit, artist-run platform without permanent institutional funding, and is financed through a participation fee of 2980 USD for the two weeks. The fee covers accommodation, mentoring, field trips, welcome and farewell dinners, and shared transfer from Santarém airport. International travel, visas, materials and most meals are not covered. The organizer can assist with support letters and budget templates for applicants wishing to seek external funding, but provides no scholarships themselves. Application forms are available upon email request, and there is a rolling application process with multiple deadlines throughout the year; the next stated deadline for this session is November 5, 2026.

• Who can apply: Artists and practitioners from all disciplines and experience levels, globally, no citizenship or residence requirements – also open to applicants residing in Norway.
• Field of culture: Transdisciplinary (visual art, literature, music, performance, film, cultural heritage etc.)
• Covered / paid out: Nothing is covered by the organizer beyond what is included in the paid participation fee: shared accommodation, mentoring from two curators, field trips/boat trips, welcome and farewell dinners, kitchen access and shared transfer from Santarém airport. The organizer can assist with support letters and budget templates for external funding.
• You pay yourself: Participation fee of 2980 USD for two weeks, plus your own costs for international travel, visas, materials, most meals and any additional activities.
• Application deadline: 05.11.2026
• Place: Alter do Chão, Tapajós, Pará, Brazil
• Organizer: Casa Na Ilha