--- title: Aviário Studio Slab Building Residency description: >- Customizable clay slab-building residency in Portugal, min. 3 weeks, with studio/kiln access; self-funded, open to artists worldwide. url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/8a6858bf-89d2-4a58-b673-0d1d1913eea4' type: program status: open createdAt: '2026-03-20' updatedAt: '2026-09-30' programType: Residency organization: Aviário Studio organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/aviario-studio' deadline: '2026-12-10' location: Aviário Studio isOnline: false compensationRange: >- No stipend, grant or scholarship funding is currently available; artists cover the residency fee, travel, materials and food themselves. disciplines: - ceramics - clay arts - pottery - drawing - installation arts - interdisciplinary arts - mixed media - sculpture - visual arts - installation art careerStages: - Emerging artist - Established - Mid-career --- # Aviário Studio Slab Building Residency **Hosted by:** Aviário Studio **Type:** Residency | **Location:** Aviário Studio | **Deadline:** December 10, 2026 ## About This Program > "Slab building in clay" An art residency provides the technical conditions, time, and space to develop ideas and try new approaches. It is a moment that promotes connection between artists from different backgrounds and consequently the exchange of knowledge and experiences. **Aviário Studio Ceramics Residency** aims to promote the exploration and production in the field of slab building in clay. The program is customized according to the participating artist's goals regarding duration, outcome and focus. We offer the conditions to test possibilities and materialize ideas. On one hand, it can be a moment of transition, more connected to experimentation, research and learning new techniques; on the other hand, it can be the point of consolidation of a project translated into the production of a new body of work. Please note that Ceramics Residencies have to be at least 3 weeks. ### Specific Equipments Available - Electric Kiln (1260º) 220L - Electric Kiln (1050º) 160L - 3 electric Pottery Wheels ### Residency Eligibility - Residency Length: 2 weeks - 6 months - Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Other - Collaborative Residency: Must apply and be accepted individually; May apply as a team - Discipline: Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery, Drawing, Installation Arts, Interdisciplinary Arts, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Visual Arts - Companions: Pets are not allowed - Country of Residence: Open to artists based anywhere in the world - Family Friendly: Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators); Children allowed for full stay - Stage of Career: Any stage of career, Emerging, Mid-career, Established - Additional Expectations/Opportunities: Donate a work of art, Participate in public programming, Participate in open studio with fellow residents, Give artist talk or presentation, Lead workshop for fellow residents, Other ### Residency Experience Summary - Accessible Housing: N/A - Meals Provided: Residents have access to shared kitchen; No meals are provided - Studios/Special Equipment: Private Studios, Shared Studios, Ceramics Workspace, Electric Wheels, Electric Kiln - Studios/Facilities Accessibility: Partially Accessible (50% or more) - Type of Housing: Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus ### Application Information **Additional Eligibility Information** - Artists have to make sure when applying that they are able to cover the costs of the Residency fee, travel, materials and food. - Artists must be over 21 years old at the time of their arrival. Send the following information to aviariostudio@gmail.com: - Full Name - Email Address - Phone Number - Nationality - Birth Date - Check-in and check-out dates (for us to confirm availability) - Accommodation: Would you like to stay at Aviário Studio House? Will you bring a partner? - Choose your residency: Self-directed Residency, Guided Art Residency or Assisted Production Residency - Brief description of your project - Online portfolio or 5-6 pictures of your work ### Fees Residency Fee includes: - accommodation in a shared house - studio access during opening hours (Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) - access to the workshops and equipment according to each participant experience - project discussion 2 weeks - 600 € 3 weeks - 900 € 4 weeks - 1200 € 5 weeks - 1500 € 6 weeks - 1800 € Materials and meals not included. We will give you a precise quotation for your residency after your application. Studio Support (training or assistance) is 20€ per hour. At the moment we do not have any grant available, but we encourage artists to apply for external financial support. Application Fee: 0 Euro (EUR) Application Type: Open application ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established, Mid-career - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** ceramics, clay arts, pottery, drawing, installation arts, interdisciplinary arts, mixed media, sculpture, visual arts, installation art - **Age Requirements:** 21+ years old - **Note:** Open to artists based anywhere in the world, of any stage of career. Artists must be over 21 years old at the time of their arrival. Artists have to make sure when applying that they are able to cover the costs of the Residency fee, travel, materials and food. Pets are not allowed as companions; spouses/partners and children are allowed for a full stay. ### Additional Requirements - Full Name - Email Address - Phone Number - Nationality - Birth Date - Check-in and check-out dates (for availability confirmation) - Accommodation preference (stay at Aviário Studio House, bringing a partner) - Choice of residency: Self-directed Residency, Guided Art Residency or Assisted Production Residency - Brief description of your project - Online portfolio or 5-6 pictures of your work ## Compensation & Benefits No stipend, grant or scholarship funding is currently available; artists cover the residency fee, travel, materials and food themselves. Residency Fee includes accommodation in a shared house, studio access during opening hours (Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.), access to workshops and equipment according to each participant's experience, and project discussion. Pricing: 2 weeks - 600€, 3 weeks - 900€, 4 weeks - 1200€, 5 weeks - 1500€, 6 weeks - 1800€. Materials and meals are not included. Studio Support (training or assistance) is 20€ per hour. At the moment there is no grant available; artists are encouraged to apply for external financial support. ## What's Provided - **Housing:** Provided - Residency Fee includes accommodation in a shared house (a private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus). Artists may alternatively arrange their own accommodation elsewhere. - **Studio Access:** Provided - Studio access during opening hours (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.), with access to workshops and equipment according to each participant's experience. Facilities include private and shared studios across workshops for ceramics, printmaking, wood, metal, sculpture, installation, drawing, painting, photography and bookbinding. ## Timeline - **Opens:** March 20, 2026 - **Deadline:** December 10, 2026 ## Contact **Email:** aviariostudio@gmail.com ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.aviariostudio.eu/details#self-directed