“International visual artist and researcher exchange bridging global practice with Madrid's contemporary art scene”
Art residencies with Estudio Inverso Carabanchel
Flame x Estudio Inverso is an independent, specialized contemporary art residency program designed to bridge international creative practice with Madrid's most dynamic cultural ecosystems. Operating within an industrial open-studio warehouse containing 13 independent creative workspaces, our core objective is to provide international visual artists and researchers with the physical space, critical dialogue, and local network necessary to execute ambitious projects.
The residency is strategically structured around a dual-location urban concept: residents live in the central, trend-setting historic district of Malasaña—ideal for cultural immersion—and work in Carabanchel, the recognized epicenter of Madrid's underground contemporary art movement.
Core Activities & Program Structure
- Independent Studio Practice: 24/7 access to dedicated workspace within our vibrant open-studio warehouse, fostering natural peer-to-peer exchange and creative cross-pollination.
- Professional Scene Dissemination: Active promotion of the resident's practice and project development directly across our established social media channels, connecting them with Madrid-based curators, collectors, and art professionals.
- Institutional Support: Provision of comprehensive, itemized invitation documentation to fully support artists applying for external mobility bursaries (such as Culture Moves Europe or Arts Council England).
Our primary goal is to act as an institutional launchpad, embedding global artists directly into Spain's contemporary art market while offering a premium, worry-free living and production infrastructure.
Duration of residency
One to three months
Accommodation
Accommodation in a shared 2 bedroom apartment (one artist per bedroom) in the heart of Central Madrid in a historic building in the neighbourhood of Malasaña
Disciplines, work equipment and assistance
Each artist is expected to bring their own materials for their artistic creations. The studio has 24/7 access, kitchenette and toilet facilities. Members of Estudio Inverso and Flame will be available onsite for guidance and assistance on any questions during the residency.
- Visual Art
- Sculpture
- Ceramics
- Textile Art
- New Media
- Curatorial
- Education Programmes
- Photography
Studio / Workspace
Artists will have an open studio with size between 16m2 and 20m2 within the larger open plan studio (320m2 in total) in Calle Blandón, 1 in Madrid.
Fees and support
Fees are 2000 euros/month, which include accommodation and studio space, payable by the artist
Expectations towards the artist
Artists are invited (but it is optional) to exhibit their creations at the end of the residency, within the studio, they can also choose to do a talk or workshop if they wish to do so.
Application information
Please email estudioinverso@gmail.com to request the residency description and application form.