--- title: 'Aviário Studio Ceramics: Coil Building Residency 2027' description: >- Coil-building ceramics residency at Aviário Studio, 3 weeks to 4 months, with private or shared studios, kilns and wheels plus shared housing. Artist-funded: fees from €900 for 3 weeks. url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/eb2b25c5-58bc-4df9-bad8-c12ae7327893' 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: '2027-03-14' location: Aviário Studio isOnline: false compensationRange: >- No stipend or funding; the artist pays a residency fee (600€ for 2 weeks, 900€ for 3 weeks, up to 1800€ for 6 weeks) that includes shared accommodation and studio access. disciplines: - ceramics - clay arts - pottery - drawing - installation arts - interdisciplinary arts - mixed media - sculpture - visual arts - installation art careerStages: - Emerging artist - Mid-career - Established --- # Aviário Studio Ceramics: Coil Building Residency 2027 **Hosted by:** Aviário Studio **Type:** Residency | **Location:** Aviário Studio | **Deadline:** March 14, 2027 ## About This Program > "Coil 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 Coil Building Residency** aims to promote exploration and production in the field of coil building in clay. The program is customized according to the 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; or 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. ### Equipment - Electric Kiln (1260º) 220L - Electric Kiln (1050º) 160L - 3 electric Pottery Wheels ### The Studio 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. ### Self-Directed 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 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. ### Residency 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 - 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. ### Grant/Scholarship Support At the moment we do not have any grant available, but we encourage artists to apply for external financial support. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Mid-career, Established - **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. Any stage of career (emerging, mid-career, established). 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. Ceramics Residencies have to be at least 3 weeks. Collaborative residency: must apply and be accepted individually; may apply as a team. Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Other. Pets are not allowed. Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators). ### Additional 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. ## Compensation & Benefits No stipend or funding; the artist pays a residency fee (600€ for 2 weeks, 900€ for 3 weeks, up to 1800€ for 6 weeks) that includes shared accommodation and studio access. 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. Aviário Studio (studio only) prices: 1 day — 30€, 1 week — 150€, 2 weeks — 300€, 3 weeks — 450€, 4 weeks — 600€. Aviário Studio + Home: 1 day — 60€, 1 week — 360€, 2 weeks — 720€, 3 weeks — 1080€, 4 weeks — 1440€. ## What's Provided - **Housing:** Provided - Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus. Accommodation in a shared house is included in the residency fee. Artists are free to decide if they want to stay in Aviário Studio accommodation or find somewhere else to stay. - **Studio Access:** Provided - Private studios and shared studios, with studio access during opening hours (Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Individual working space with a desk and internet access. Access to workshops and equipment according to demonstrated experience, or after joining paid beginner training. Dedicated studio/shop technicians (full time and part time). 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. ## Timeline - **Opens:** September 6, 2026 - **Deadline:** March 14, 2027 ## Contact **Email:** aviariostudio@gmail.com **Phone:** +351 916 702 626 ## How to Apply