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# R.A.R.O. BARCELONA | Summer Residency 2026

**Hosted by:** R.A.R.O. Barcelona

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Barcelona, Spain | **Deadline:** May 17, 2026

## About This Program

R.A.R.O. Barcelona announces its Summer Residency 2026, taking place at Casa R.A.R.O., a space for experimentation, dialogue, and artistic creation in the heart of Barcelona.

The program invites artists of all nationalities to develop their projects and research processes in an environment that fosters collaboration and contemporary thinking. Each residency concludes with an Open Studio, where participants share their work with the public.

Residency Options:
🔸 Option 1: June 1–26, 2026 
🔸 Option 2: July 6–31, 2026 
🔸 Option 3: August 3–28, 2026 
🔸 Option 4: August 31 to September 25, 2026

Duration of residency: From 3 weeks to 2 months

Accommodation: Even though we do not offer accommodation, we can help residents to find affordable artists minded accommodations.

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance: Casa R.A.R.O. offers a multidisciplinary space where artists can work in a wide variety of techniques form painting, drawing and collage to performance and video art.

Studio / Workspace: Casa R.A.R.O. is a space for artistic production, research and diffusion of more than 300 m2 located in the heart of the city of Barcelona.

Fees and support: A basic 4 week residency is 750€ For other time options and prices, please visit us at: https://www.esrarobarcelona.com/open-calls

Expectations towards the artist: A final presentation of the work in an Open Studio format.

Residency Length: 3 weeks - 2 months

Collaborative Residency: Must apply and be accepted individually. May apply as a team.

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

Additional Expectations/Opportunities: Participate in open studio with fellow residents

Meals Provided: No meals are provided

Studios/Special Equipment: Private Studios and Shared Studios available

Exhibition / Installation Space available

Studios/Facilities Accessibility: Universally designed

Type of Housing: No housing provided

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established, Mid-career
- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** ceramics, drawing, installation, mixed media, painting, printmaking, sculpture, textile, video art, performance

## Compensation & Benefits

Residency fee of 750€ for a basic 4-week program. Other time options and prices available on the website.

A basic 4 week residency is 750€. For other time options and prices, please visit: https://www.esrarobarcelona.com/open-calls

## What's Provided

- **Studio Access:** Provided - Casa R.A.R.O. is a multidisciplinary space of more than 300 m2 located in the heart of Barcelona where artists can work in a wide variety of techniques from painting, drawing and collage to performance and video art. Private and shared studios available.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 20, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 17, 2026
- **Program Start:** June 1, 2026
- **Program End:** September 25, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.esrarobarcelona.com/summeropencall