R.I.O. - VIRTUAL ART RESIDENCY

Created in collaboration with Moku Art Studio, all our virtual programs are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and support UNESCO’s environmental and humanistic mission.

OCEAN

This program aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources.

Endorsed as an official activity of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, the program offers enhanced global visibility through the Ocean Decade Network, connecting participants to a collaborative international effort dedicated to ocean health and sustainability.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications accepted until: Soon 2027 dates

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Residency, Open Studio, and Virtual Exhibition

Duration: 6 weeks (5 weekly sessions + 1 Open Studio)
Guest Speakers: 1 guest scientist and/or ancestral knowledge holder
Final Presentation: Virtual Open Studio & Exhibition

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

In this program, participating artists develop a project tailored to the residency theme, leading to a clear and tangible outcome.

Residents meet for 5 weekly virtual sessions (2 hours each), bringing together international creators under the mentorship of members from the MANGO and/or Moku Art Studio teams. The core intention is to foster focused production. Each session features guided prompts designed to encourage deep reflection, unveil creative connections across practices, and strengthen each resident’s artistic process.

THEME:

Artists explore the multifaceted dimensions of the OCEAN, engaging through technical approaches, conceptual research, personal reflection, or empirical study. Inspired by the UN Ocean Decade, each project thoughtfully addresses ocean conservation, marine literacy, and broader efforts to protect and sustain our marine environments.

During the program, guest speakers from the scientific community offer specialized insights into ocean science, opening spaces for dialogue, inquiry, and cross-disciplinary enrichment.

The residency concludes with a Virtual Open Studio & Exhibition Opening, where residents share their work environment, process, and finalized projects with a global online audience.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Mentorship Sessions: 5 live virtual meetings led by experienced mentors from MANGO and Moku Art Studio to support your creative growth.
Ocean-Inspired Projects: Explore marine themes through your own unique lens—whether technical, conceptual, personal, or sensory.
Creative Guidance: Receive constructive, reflective feedback to help refine your ideas, techniques, and overall artistic direction.
Collaborative Exchange: Connect and exchange insights with international peers within your cohort.
Interdisciplinary Perspectives: Access concrete scientific insights and data shared by guest researchers and experts.
Virtual Exhibition & Open Studio: Present your completed project and creative journey during a live Virtual Open Studio and exhibition opening, connecting with a global audience.

RESIDENCY DATES

Soon 2027 dates.

View the current Edition IV Virtual Exhibition here

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We are pleased to share that this program has been officially recognized as an activity of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. This recognition connects our Ocean Residency to a global community dedicated to advancing ocean literacy, knowledge, and engagement, while reaffirming our commitment to artistic practice as a meaningful path toward building a deeper relationship with the ocean.

As part of the Ocean Decade Network, our program contributes to an international effort aimed at fostering a healthy and sustainable ocean. We believe that caring for the ocean begins with establishing a meaningful connection to it—and that art serves as a vital bridge to open that door.

OUR LAND

Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 15 (Life on Land), this program supports the conservation of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainable land management, and the preservation of global biodiversity.

We accept applications until:

Soon 2027 dates.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Residency, Open Studio, and Virtual Exhibition

Duration: 6 weeks (5 weekly sessions + 1 Open Studio)
Guest Speakers: 1 guest speaker from the scientific community and/or expert in ancestral knowledge
Final Presentation: Virtual Open Studio & Exhibition

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

In this program, artists develop a project tailored to the residency’s theme, leading to a clear, tangible outcome.

Residents meet for 5 weekly virtual sessions (2 hours each) under the mentorship of members from the MANGO and/or Moku Art Studio teams, focusing on concrete production. Each session features guided prompts designed to encourage reflection, reveal connections across practices, and strengthen each resident’s creative process.

THEME

Artists creatively explore the topic of OUR LAND—specifically terrestrial ecosystems—focusing on themes such as forest conservation, combatting desertification, restoring degraded lands, or addressing biodiversity loss. Creators are encouraged to approach these issues from cultural, scientific, ancestral, or community-rooted perspectives, contributing to a global dialogue on safeguarding and regenerating the landscapes that sustain life. Territory, memory, and home are examined as a holistic interconnection shaping human existence on Earth.

During the program, guest speakers from scientific and traditional knowledge fields offer specialized insights, opening spaces for dialogue, inquiry, and cross-disciplinary enrichment.

The residency concludes with a Virtual Open Studio & Exhibition Opening, where residents share their work environment, process, and finalized projects with a global online audience.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Mentorship Sessions: 5 live virtual meetings led by experienced mentors from MANGO and Moku Art Studio to support your creative growth.
Land-Inspired Projects: Explore the theme of "Our Land" through your own unique lens—whether technical, conceptual, personal, or sensory.
Creative Guidance: Receive constructive, reflective feedback to help refine your ideas, techniques, and overall artistic direction.
Collaborative Exchange: Connect and exchange insights with international peers within your cohort.
Interdisciplinary Perspectives: Access concrete insights shared by guest researchers, scientists, and traditional knowledge keepers.
Virtual Exhibition & Open Studio: Present your completed project and creative journey during a live Virtual Open Studio and exhibition opening, connecting with a global audience.

RESIDENCY DATES

Soon 2027 dates.

View the current Edition IV Virtual Exhibition here

Apply to Program

SUSTAINABILITY

This program reflects UNESCO’s Sustainable Development mission by promoting international cooperation and cross-cultural dialogue.

Recibimos aplicaciones hasta:

Soon 2027 dates

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Residency, Open Studio, and Virtual Exhibition

Duration: 9 weeks (8 weekly sessions + 1 Open Studio)
Guest Speakers: 2 guest speakers from the scientific community and/or traditional knowledge holders
Final Presentation: Virtual Open Studio & Exhibition

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

In this program, participating artists develop a project tailored to the residency’s theme, leading to a clear, tangible outcome.

Residents meet for 8 weekly virtual sessions (2 hours each), bringing together international creators under the mentorship of members from the MANGO and/or Moku Art Studio teams. The core intention is to foster focused production. Each session features guided prompts designed to encourage reflection, reveal connections across practices, and strengthen each resident’s artistic process.

THEME

Open to artists envisioning a more SUSTAINABLE and equitable future. The program welcomes creators who explore the interconnected well-being of our lands, waters, oceans, and communities, alongside the environmental, social, cultural, and economic systems shaping daily life. This program recognizes the essential role of culture in advancing holistic sustainable development. It also values artistic perspectives that show how education empowers individuals with the knowledge, skills, values, and behaviors needed to steward the environment, society, and economy. Through this global virtual space, artists exchange ideas, develop new work, and contribute to building more resilient, inclusive communities.

During the program, guest speakers from scientific and traditional knowledge fields offer specialized insights, opening spaces for dialogue, inquiry, and cross-disciplinary enrichment.

The residency concludes with a Virtual Open Studio & Exhibition Opening, where residents share their work environment, process, and finalized projects with a global online audience.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Mentorship Sessions: 8 live virtual meetings led by experienced mentors from MANGO and Moku Art Studio to support your creative growth.
Sustainability-Inspired Projects: Explore the theme of sustainability through your own unique lens—whether technical, conceptual, personal, or sensory.
Creative Guidance: Receive constructive, reflective feedback to help refine your ideas, techniques, and overall artistic direction.
Collaborative Exchange: Connect and exchange insights with international peers within your cohort.
Interdisciplinary Perspectives: Access concrete insights shared by guest researchers, scientists, and traditional knowledge keepers.
Virtual Exhibition & Open Studio: Present your completed project and creative journey during a live Virtual Open Studio and exhibition opening, connecting with a global audience.

Residency dates:

Soon 2027 dates.

Apply to Program

R.I.O. Program FAQ

Why choose our virtual art residency?

Our virtual residency programs offer a flexible and accessible approach to artistic practice. They are designed to support artists, foster genuine connections, and create meaningful works, all while removing many of the logistical barriers associated with traditional residencies.

Accessible from anywhere: No travel, visa requirements, or relocation needed. Artists can participate directly from their own studios or spaces, wherever they are in the world.
Guided & community-driven: Artists engage in live sessions, group discussions, mentorship, and shared learning throughout the residency.
Flexible yet connected: The virtual format allows artists to balance work, family, or studies while remaining part of an active and engaged cohort.
Professional outcome: Each residency culminates in a curated virtual exhibition, open to the public and shared internationally.
Value-driven focus: Programs are built around core themes such as ocean conservation, sustainability, land, and climate. They align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and are officially endorsed as an Activity under the UNESCO Ocean Decade.

Fees & Program Sustainability

Program fees are detailed in the Terms and Conditions of each open call. These fees help cover facilitation, guest collaborators, exhibition production, and operational costs, allowing us to run the program sustainably and responsibly.

Are there sponsorships or scholarships available? Both MANGO and its collaborating partner entities operate independently and do not receive private or government funding. For this reason, none of our programs are sponsored or fully funded. However, we provide official acceptance letters to accepted artists seeking external funding or grant support to present to relevant institutions.

Who can apply to this program?

Artists from all disciplines and nationalities who wish to use this residency as a space for creation, reflection, and/or research. Please note that sessions are conducted in Spanish and/or English (applicants must specify which language(s) they speak in their application).

When will the next International Online Residency take place?

Ocean: 2027
Sustainability: 2027
Our Land: 2027

How to apply

Apply directly using our single Online Application Form SOON AVAILABLE.

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at mangoresidencia@gmail.com with a copy to mokuartstudio@gmail.com, referencing the International Online Program.