--- title: Aviário Studio Ceramics Residency - Winter/Spring 2027 description: >- Ceramics-focused art residency at Aviário Studio in Portugal with shared accommodation and studio access; fee-based from €600/2 weeks, no stipend. url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/b120ee05-d369-472e-8b58-c32036256c54' type: program status: open createdAt: '2026-09-06' updatedAt: '2026-09-30' programType: Residency organization: Aviário Studio organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/aviario-studio' deadline: '2026-11-26' location: Aviário Studio isOnline: false compensationRange: >- No artist stipend; the residency operates on a fee basis, with participants covering a residency fee, travel, materials and food. disciplines: - ceramics - clay arts - pottery - installation arts - interdisciplinary arts - mixed media - sculpture - visual arts - installation art - interdisciplinary art careerStages: - Emerging artist - Mid-career - Established --- # Aviário Studio Ceramics Residency - Winter/Spring 2027 **Hosted by:** Aviário Studio **Type:** Residency | **Location:** Aviário Studio | **Deadline:** November 26, 2026 ## About This Program > "Exploration and production in the Ceramics field" 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 Ceramics field. 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 ### Types of Art Residency **Self-Directed Art Residency** A Self-Directed Residency offers time and space to focus on your work. It is an invitation to seriously engage with your practice and creative process. You can find individual space to settle, and well-equipped workshops with specialized equipment to test possibilities and materialize your ideas. This residency is conceived for emerging, mid-career and established artists who wish to work independently on research and/or production. Extra technical, training, or creative guidance can be requested at any time during the residency, subject to a fee and availability. **Guided Art Residency** A Guided Residency is all about breaking new ground and trying different things. If you want to discover a new medium or to dig deeper into an art technique, you have the opportunity to experiment, get technical training and guidance, and expand your artistic possibilities. We will create a customised plan with you according to your goals and interests, allowing you to combine training with time for independent work. The number of training hours depends on the chosen art technique(s) and your goals. You will receive a fee quotation for your residency once your plan is structured and approved by you. **Assisted Production Residency** An Assisted Production Residency is for artists with technical knowledge who are focused on a specific outcome. Some large format projects or extensive work need well-equipped workshops and, often, extra production help. This residency is perfect to bring your ideas alive with all the equipment, space, and technical support you need. The fee quotation for your residency depends on the amount of assistance you request. ### The Studios The studio was an old aviary converted into 5 equipped workshops, with facilities for printmaking, ceramics, wood, metal, sculpture, installation, drawing, painting, photography, and bookbinding. Artists can develop projects using various mediums and a combination of technologies. ### How to Apply To apply please 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 5-8 images instead) ### 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's experience, and project discussion. - 2 weeks - 600 € - 3 weeks - 900 € - 4 weeks - 1200 € - 5 weeks - 1500 € - 6 weeks - 1800 € Materials and meals not included. Studio Support (training or assistance) is 20€ per hour. ### Eligibility - 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. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Mid-career, Established - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** ceramics, clay arts, pottery, installation arts, interdisciplinary arts, mixed media, sculpture, visual arts, installation art, interdisciplinary art - **Age Requirements:** 21+ years old - **Note:** Artists must be over 21 years old at the time of their arrival and must be able to cover the costs of the residency fee, travel, materials and food. Ceramics Residencies must be at least 3 weeks in length; overall residency length ranges from 2 weeks to 6 months. Open to artists based anywhere in the world, of any career stage (emerging, mid-career or established). Applicants may apply and be accepted individually or may apply as a team. Spouses or partners are welcome to accompany the artist for the full stay (non-collaborators), but pets are not allowed. ### Additional Requirements To apply please 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 (check our website to know more about the different types of residency) - Brief description of your project - Online portfolio (or 5-8 images instead). ## Compensation & Benefits No artist stipend; the residency operates on a fee basis, with participants covering a residency fee, travel, materials and food. Artist Stipend: €0. No grant, scholarship or other funding is currently available, though artists are encouraged to apply for external financial support. Residency Fees: 2 weeks - €600; 3 weeks - €900; 4 weeks - €1,200; 5 weeks - €1,500; 6 weeks - €1,800. Fee includes accommodation in a shared house, studio access (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm), and project discussion. Materials and meals are not included; a precise quotation is provided after application. Studio Support (training or assistance) costs €20/hour. ## What's Provided - **Housing:** Provided - Optional accommodation at Aviário Studio: a private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus, or the artist may find their own lodging elsewhere. Cost is included in the residency fee tiers. - **Studio Access:** Provided - Shared studios with access during opening hours (Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Ceramics workspace with electric wheels and electric kilns; dedicated studio/shop technicians (full time and part time). Studio Support (training or assistance) is 20€ per hour. ## Timeline - **Opens:** September 6, 2026 - **Deadline:** November 26, 2026 ## Contact **Email:** aviariostudio@gmail.com **Phone:** +351 916 702 626 ## How to Apply