Artist-run space · Romeira, Santarém, Portugal · 30 programs
Housing
You are free to decide if you want to stay at Aviário Studio's accommodations or search for a place on your own. Aviário Studio has a guest house in the center of Ferreira do Zêzere and 2 km away from the studio (20min walk). If you decide to stay at Aviário Studio's accommodations, you will be living in a shared house. The house is on the ground floor, and has one living room, an equipped kitchen, one bathroom, one toilet, three bedrooms, and outside space. There is free wi-fi at the house. All residents are responsible for their own bed-making, and for maintaining a clean and quiet house environment.
Mentorship
At the studio there will always be at least one person to assist and advise artists about techniques, equipment, materials and suppliers. Project discussion at the beginning of the residency and a final discussion/open studio at the end. Complementary assistance or training can be booked and has the cost of 20€ per hour.
Equipment
BOOK BINDING: Krause Book Binding Press 56 x 75 cm, Cutting Table 240 x 140 cm, Paper Guillotine 80 cm, Sewing Machine. PRINTMAKING: Polymetaal Press 260 x 140 cm, Reig Press 100 x 60 cm, Paper Soaking Sink, Glass Inking Tables, Hot Table 50 x 35 cm. DIGITAL: Wi-fi, Printer/Scanner A4-A3, Vinyl and Paper Cutting Plotter 120 cm, 27'' monitors. SCREEN PRINTING: UV Light Exposure Unit 150 x 120 cm, 2 Drying Racks, Screen Printing Tables, Vacuum Printing Tables. DIGITAL VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHY: Video and digital camera, 35mm analog photography camera, Light Set, 35 and 56mm Black and White Enlargers, Dark Room (Black and White). PAINTING & DRAWING: Individual spaces, Easels, Wood board for paper and fabric. PAINTING: Painting Booth, Air Compressor 200 L. WOOD: Band Saw 20 cm, Wood Sanding Machine, Circular Saw, Router, Bench Drill Press, Scroll Saw, Woodworking Lathe, Stationary Planner, Miter Saw. METAL: Welding Machine, Metal Miter Saw, Cutting Bending Press 90º Brake Machine 100 cm, Plasma Cutter, Bench Drill Press, Horizontal Drill Press, Bench Grinder, Metal Guillotine 100 cm. PLASTIC: Bench Saw, Foam Cutter, Vinyl Cutter, Hot Air Gun. CERAMICS: Electric Kiln 220L (1260º), Electric Kiln 160L (1050º), 3 Electrical Pottery Wheels.
Compensation details
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. A precise quotation is given after 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. To secure your place, you will need to pay 50% of the fee; the remainder is due upon arrival.
Accessibility
The common area has 3 toilets, one adapted for people with reduced mobility.
Toilet adapted for people with reduced mobility
Requirements
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.
Equipment can be used based on demonstrated experience, or after joining paid beginner training. Clients must sign a Release of Liability and Letter of Agreement before participation, and artists are strongly advised to obtain insurance covering workplace accidents or health issues during the residency.