Art & Mexican Culture: The Oaxaca Residency
Program Overview
Oaxaca, Mexico’s is a vibrant hub for arts and culture and the perfect destination for creative exploration. This immersive program offers morning art classes at the University of Oaxaca focusing on painting or drawing. Throughout the program, you’ll visit Oaxaca's world-famous art galleries, museums, and workshops to learn about artistic traditions including murals, printmaking, and stencil art. ...
Oaxaca, Mexico’s is a vibrant hub for arts and culture and the perfect destination for creative exploration. This immersive program offers morning art classes at the University of Oaxaca focusing on painting or drawing. Throughout the program, you’ll visit Oaxaca's world-famous art galleries, museums, and workshops to learn about artistic traditions including murals, printmaking, and stencil art.
You will also visit Indigenous villages known for their thriving folk art communities and meet gifted artisans who work with pottery, textiles, candles, and the colorful painted wood carvings of mystical animals called alebrijes. In these hands-on workshops, you’ll not only witness their craft but also create your own unique works of art to take home.
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- Summer
- Art & Fine Arts
- Arts
- Visual Arts
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
- American
- Canadian
Updated Oct 14, 2026
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Locations
- Oaxaca, Mexico
Types & Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Art & Fine Arts
- Arts
- Visual Arts
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
- Terms Available
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Canadian
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- Spanish
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Phone/Video Interview
- Online Application
Age Requirement
14-17
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- Summer
Starts At
Refund Policy
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