Fall 2026 Residency, Arraiolos, Portugal

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ResidencyClosed

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Applications close

Sep 4, 202612:59 AM GMT+1

Duration3 weeks

This program is no longer accepting applications.

Closed

Applications close

Sep 4, 202612:59 AM GMT+1

Duration3 weeks

This program is no longer accepting applications.

Deadline: Sep 4, 2026Closed
Location: Arraiolos, Évora, PortugalOn-site
Duration: 3 weeksSep 9 – Sep 29, 2026
Program: ResidencyLive-in residency

About the program

We are open for visual arts/writing/music projects for September 2026: Artists, researchers, writers and musicians are welcome for a period of 3 weeks: 9 to 29 September. Our program, running since 2016 in the peaceful town of Arraiolos, Portugal, provides a perfect space and time to focus in work, make new connections, learn new skills and discover the Alentejo Region together with a group of multidisciplinary artists from Portugal and all over the world. The general residency program includes: Regular project follow-up and curatorship; Portfolio presentations; Networking and support with local and regional resources; Excursions to the region's natural, historical, and industrial heritage sites. Depending on the discipline and needs, each artist will be assigned a workspace, either in a private or shared studio. Each workspace is equipped with a table, chair, lamp, shelves, and wall panels. The residency also offers access to a printmaking studio.

What's included

€275/week fee paid by the artist; includes private room, studio space, utilities, Wi-Fi, laundry and bicycles

Studio
Depending on the discipline and needs, each artist will be assigned a workspace, either in a private or shared studio. Each workspace is equipped with a table, chair, lamp, shelves, and wall panels. The residency also offers access to a printmaking studio.
Housing
Artist accommodation and studios are located in the town center, in two houses located in the same street. One house is a XVIII-century manor house and the other is an early XX-century merchant's house. Houses have private bedrooms, shared bathrooms, kitchen, living and dining room, meeting and screening room, studios and workspaces, terrace, garden, and courtyard. Accommodation in a private room at the Córtex Frontal house.

Residency details

Residency typeLive-in residency

Duration3 – 3 weeks

SchedulingFixed dates

MentorshipProvided

Shared facilities

Fully equipped kitchen, dining room, living rooms, meeting and screening room, terrace, patio, garden, courtyard, laundry facilities, printmaking studio

Mentorship details

Regular project follow-up and curatorship; portfolio presentations

Eligibility

International

Disciplines: Visual Arts, Art Writing, Music Composition, Research-Based Practice, Printmaking

Individual artists only

Artists, researchers, writers and musicians are welcome. Artists from Portugal and all over the world take part.

Timeline

Applications close
Sep 4, 2026
12:59 AM GMT+1
Program begins
Sep 9, 2026
Through Sep 29, 2026

How selection works

The application form can be found via a link on this page and on our website. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Zoom interview.

Interview required

Zoom interview

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Residency · Arraiolos, Évora, Portugal

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

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