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# R.A.R.O. BARCELONA | Summer Residency 2026

**Hosted by:** R.A.R.O. Barcelona

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Casa R.A.R.O., Barcelona, Spain | **Deadline:** May 17, 2026

## About This Program

R.A.R.O. Barcelona announces its Summer Residency 2026, taking place at Casa R.A.R.O., a space for experimentation, dialogue, and artistic creation in the heart of Barcelona.

The program invites artists of all nationalities to develop their projects and research processes in an environment that fosters collaboration and contemporary thinking. Each residency concludes with an Open Studio, where participants share their work with the public.

Residency Options:
- Option 1: June 1–26, 2026
- Option 2: July 6–31, 2026
- Option 3: August 3–28, 2026
- Option 4: August 31 to September 25, 2026

Application deadline: May 17th, 2026

Duration of residency: From 3 weeks to 2 months

Accommodation: Even though we do not offer accommodation, we can help residents to find affordable artists minded accommodations.

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance: Casa R.A.R.O. offers a multidisciplinary space where artists can work in a wide variety of techniques from painting, drawing and collage to performance and video art.

Studio / Workspace: Casa R.A.R.O. is a space for artistic production, research and diffusion of more than 300 m2 located in the heart of the city of Barcelona.

Fees and support: A basic 4 week residency is 750€. For other time options and prices, please visit: https://www.esrarobarcelona.com/open-calls

Expectations towards the artist: A final presentation of the work in an Open Studio format.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** installation, mixed media, painting, drawing, collage, performance, video art

## Compensation & Benefits

Fee-based residency: 750€ for a basic 4-week stay. Other durations and pricing available on the website.

## What's Provided

- **Studio Access:** Provided - Multidisciplinary space of more than 300 m2 in the heart of Barcelona. Artists can work in a wide variety of techniques from painting, drawing and collage to performance and video art.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 30, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 17, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.esrarobarcelona.com/summeropencall