---
title: CÓRTEX FRONTAL
description: >-
  An artist residency in Arraiolos, Portugal, hosting multidisciplinary artists
  since 2016.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/cortex-frontal'
type: organization
createdAt: '2026-09-02'
updatedAt: '2026-10-02'
organizationType: Residency
location: 'Arraiolos, Évora, Portugal'
website: 'https://www.cortexfrontal.org'
yearFounded: 2016
---

# CÓRTEX FRONTAL

*Residency • Arraiolos, Évora, Portugal*

## About

An artist residency in Arraiolos, Portugal, hosting multidisciplinary artists since 2016.

Córtex Frontal is an artist residency based in the town of Arraiolos, in Portugal's Alentejo region, running since 2016. It hosts visual artists, writers and musicians for multidisciplinary residency periods, providing studio space, accommodation, and a printmaking studio. The program includes regular project follow-up and curatorship, portfolio presentations, and networking support with local and regional resources.

Residents also take part in excursions to the region's natural, historical and industrial heritage sites. Córtex Frontal is a member of the RPAC (Rede Portuguesa de Arte Contemporânea).

## Details

- **Founded:** 2016
- **Address:** Rua Melo Mexia 9a, 7040-067, Arraiolos
- **Website:** https://www.cortexfrontal.org
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cortexfrontal/, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cortex.frontal/

## Programs

View current programs from CÓRTEX FRONTAL on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/cortex-frontal