---
title: Palimpsest Project 2026 | Mural Painting Open Call
description: >-
  8-10 day mural painting residency in Buenos Aires where artists overlap and
  interlace murals with previous ones on ´ace's terrace, ending in an open
  studio.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/d573e54a-f07c-4fec-96f5-20ef77eedc4d'
type: program
status: open
createdAt: '2026-09-04'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Residency
organization: Proyecto'ace
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/proyectoace'
deadline: '2026-12-18'
location: 'The Terrace, ´ace, Buenos Aires, Argentina'
isOnline: false
disciplines:
  - mural painting
  - urban art
  - painting
  - visual art
careerStages:
  - Emerging artist
  - Mid-career
  - Established
---

# Palimpsest Project 2026 | Mural Painting Open Call

**Hosted by:** Proyecto'ace

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** The Terrace, ´ace, Buenos Aires, Argentina | **Deadline:** December 18, 2026

## About This Program

> "Palimpsest — murals dialoguing with, intervening in or overlapping previous ones"

The Palimpsest Project is a mural painting residency conceived as a "work in progress". Recovering the word palimpsest's original meaning, the terrace in the ´ace studio becomes a living organism in which the artists paint their murals by dialoguing, intervening or overlapping with the previous ones. Palimpsest is a project in constant mutation, in which artists are encouraged to superimpose their murals or interlace them with the previous ones, achieving a new awakening of what was already on the wall.

More than an individual work, the murals express the superposition of many hands, residences and artists. These actions are considered a way to embrace and, at the same time, demystify the work of the other. This residency program is aimed at established, mid-career or emerging visual artists, with a special interest in muralism and/or urban art. Groups of up to 2 members can apply together to work collaboratively.

In addition, in these residencies, there is the possibility of working collectively collaborating with other residents or local artists. Residents work at The Terrace: a luminous space located on the top of our 108 years-old building, accessible by a spiral staircase. ´ace provides latex paint and brushes, covering plastics to protect the floor, buckets and rolls. Spray painting and special colours in latex painting are not provided by ´ace and, if necessary, should be acquired by the artists.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Mid-career, Established
- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** mural painting, urban art, painting, visual art
- **Note:** Aimed at established, mid-career or emerging visual artists, with a special interest in muralism and/or urban art. Groups of up to 2 members can apply together to work collaboratively.

### Additional Requirements

Complete the online application form for the chosen type of residency, including the description of a project or research subject for the stay, plus the submission of accompanying materials: a full CV and images or video links documenting previous works.

## Compensation & Benefits

Residencies have a basic fee paid by the artist. The basic fee covers:

- studio space
- access to equipment
- workshop materials (depending on the needs of the project)
- reviews from a professional team permanently available
- pre-production and production assistance
- lunchs, refreshments, fruits, snacks and beverages at studio hours
- accident insurance at the studio
- guidance through the city and its cultural events
- public transportation card
- professional networking
- a profile on ´ace's website.

The residency fee DOES NOT include:

- special materials (spray paint, special latex painting colours, etc.)
- travel costs to and from Buenos Aires
- travelers' health insurance
- costs of visas (if necessary)
- per diem.

## What's Provided

- **Materials Support:** Available - Disciplines, work equipment and assistance

´ace provides latex paint and brushes, covering plastics to protect the floor, buckets and rolls.
Spray painting and special colours in latex painting are not provided by ´ace and, if necessary, should be acquired by the artists.
- **Studio Access:** Provided - Residents work at The Terrace: a luminous space located on the top of our 108 years-old building, accessible by a spiral staircase.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 4, 2026
- **Deadline:** December 18, 2026
- **Program Start:** February 16, 2026
- **Program End:** December 18, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.proyectoace.org/en/residencies/mural-painting/