Sound / Music Residencies in Barcelona

Blueproject Foundation

Barcelona, Spain

The Blueproject Foundation, based in Barcelona, Spain, was a non-profit organization operating from to that supported emerging national and international artists through a residency program open to all creative disciplines, including visual arts, music, performing arts, and gastronomy. Residents received access to a dedicated studio space (El Taller), production support, financial grants, and opportunities for exhibitions or performances at the foundation's venues. Since late , the foundation has no permanent space and focuses on delocalized projects, podcasts, and collaborations, with the residency program appearing inactive.

Hey Human!

Barcelona, Spain

Hey Human! is a nonprofit artists-in-residence program in Barcelona, providing a creative space for digital artists, musicians, writers, and other professionals to explore the intersection of data and art. The residency offers a two-month stay for four artists, including shared accommodation, a workspace, weekly sessions with DDS research team members, and a small event to present residency outcomes. The 2024 program focuses on the theme “New Data Languages,” encouraging projects that critically engage with data visualization, ethical data practices, and innovative storytelling. Supported by the Goethe Institute, the residency is open to applicants from Creative Europe countries. Selected artists are expected to develop and publish their projects online, participate in a final presentation, and engage with the local community.