Artist at work in a creative studio

Visual Arts Programs

Cultural Arts

Visual art, craft, and creative practice rooted in place

Artist creating in the Navolé studio

Art as Cultural Memory

Navolé's cultural arts programs bring together visual artists, craftspeople, and community makers to explore the intersection of tradition and contemporary expression. From painting and printmaking to textile and installation, our studio is a space of serious creative inquiry.

Situated in the Galápagos, every work made here carries the weight and wonder of one of the world's most extraordinary ecosystems. We believe art made in this place has a responsibility — and a gift.

What We Offer

Studio Open Sessions

All levels

Drop into our fully equipped studio for guided open practice. Materials provided. Mentorship available.

3 hrs

Printmaking Intensive

Beginner–Intermediate

Linocut and screen printing techniques explored through the lens of Galápagos flora and fauna.

Full day

Community Mural Project

Open call

Collaborative public art creation with local community members. Apply to participate in our next cycle.

Multi-day

Artist Critique Circle

Intermediate–Advanced

A structured peer critique session for artists working on ongoing projects. Rigorous, generous, and generative.

2 hrs

Create Something Here

Studio sessions available weekly. Intensives run monthly. Residency artists receive dedicated studio time.