Drawing Residencies in Barcelona

Espai Souvenir

Barcelona, Spain

Espai Souvenir in Barcelona, Spain, hosts a dynamic Summer Residency for visual artists across various disciplines including drawing, installation, video art, sculpture, painting, performance, and photography. This residency is open to artists of all nationalities and offers a vibrant creative environment in the Gracia district, known for its cultural liveliness. Artists are provided with individual studio spaces, 24-hour access to the gallery, and can participate in local cultural activities and open studios. Although specific materials are not included, guidance on procurement is provided. Espai Souvenir supports its residents with digital promotion across social media, web platforms, and local media, enhancing visibility. The residency is application-based, with slots available for a minimum of two weeks.

IDENSITAT

Barcelona, Spain

IDENSITAT is a multidisciplinary arts project focused on impacting the public sphere through creative proposals related to place and territory in their spatial, temporal, and social dimensions. It incorporates various projects, actions, and interventions, expanding into different places and contexts. The organization promotes creative strategies that combine research, production, cultural management, education, and communication. By fostering collaborative dynamics, IDENSITAT connects contemporary artistic practices with other disciplines to develop mechanisms for engaging with specific social spaces. The project highlights the active role of art in social contexts and its capacity to disseminate cultural content widely. IDENSITAT offers a variety of residency programs throughout the year, providing artists with opportunities to engage deeply with local contexts, explore thematic concepts, and create impactful, socially engaged art projects.

La Escocesa

Barcelona, Spain

La Escocesa is an artist-led contemporary visual arts organization and residency space located in Barcelona, Spain. Managed collectively by the artists’ association ‘Associació d’Idees EMA’, it focuses on supporting artists and cultural agents by providing workspaces and resources for the development of their projects. The center offers long-term residencies aimed at visual artists and researchers, emphasizing community participation and collective management. Operating in an old textile factory, La Escocesa is recognized for its commitment to feminist and inclusive practices. The organization collaborates with local and international art centers to promote artistic research, experimentation, and sustainable institutional practices. La Escocesa provides over 30 resident artists with studios, technical equipment, and common spaces. Additionally, the center engages in public programming, open calls, and training opportunities to foster artistic development. Through its intersectional and cooperative approach, La Escocesa aims to build a supportive and dynamic community for contemporary visual arts.