Creative Residencies and Immersive Experiences

At Hotel Papel LLC, we invite you to explore our unique creative residencies and immersive experiences celebrating sister cities.


Here, you can explore, unleash your creativity, and engage with fellow artists in the middle of the Atlantic, inspiring innovation and collaboration.

2027 Sister City Arts Residency

*January 14 - 25*


APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

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The Power of Creative Exchange with Hotel Papel


At Hotel Papel, we believe that art can build bridges. Through immersive, cross-disciplinary residencies, we connect creatives from Greater New Bedford, Fall River, and the Azores, nurturing collaborations that are as impactful as they are enduring. Our programs span visual arts, theater, music, filmmaking, writing, and design—fostering bold new work that celebrates cultural connection.


Stay. Your own private room, breakfast and lunch daily, and two special dinners.


Explore. Tour of the island with lots of conversation, drawing, and/or writing to help you find your inspiration for the week.


Make art.There will be a community studio ready for you. You will have 24/7 access. But if you need to revisit a location, we will bring you where you need to be.


Networking. We will meet local artists and artisans, visit studios, host an art talk, and break bread together.


Exhibit. At the end of our stay there will be an exhibition in Faial with works in progress. Upon our return, there will be an exhibition in New Bedford with completed works.

Join us in shaping a future where creativity, culture, and community are deeply intertwined.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

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