Research Residencies in Barcelona

BAR Project

Barcelona, Spain

BAR Project is an independent, mobile, non-profit curatorial organization in Barcelona that promotes artistic exchange through international residencies for artists and curators, focusing on transdisciplinary dialogue, hospitality, and collaboration. It offers 3-month residencies where participants develop projects related to the city, utilizing partner-provided apartments in the Eixample district and studios at Fabra i Coats, along with material and economic support.

IRB Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain

IRB Barcelona's Artist in Residence Programme connects artists interested in interdisciplinary science with researchers, data, and infrastructure at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine, fostering free exchange of ideas and inspiration for both artists and scientists. The residency lasts up to three consecutive months on IRB Barcelona premises in , providing a €5000 grant (VAT excluded) for fees, materials, and travel, along with full member status, access to scientists and facilities, and visibility through IRB channels. Artists must create and exhibit artwork based entirely on the residency within one year.

La Central del Circ

Barcelona, Spain

La Central del Circ is a space for creation, research, training, rehearsal and ongoing education intended for professional artists in the circus arts of all backgrounds and disciplines. Part of Barcelona City Council's Creation Factories network, it supports artistic projects in creation, management, production and diffusion while promoting interrelationship through local, national and international networks.

MACBA Study Center

Barcelona, Spain

The MACBA Study Center, part of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona (MACBA), offers residencies for researchers, artists, academic professors, and professionals specializing in contemporary art and culture, providing access to its extensive library and archive resources. Residencies last 1-3 months, extendable to 6 months for individuals, with group residencies up to 10 months, and include dedicated study spaces, staff support, and opportunities for public presentations. Applications are open year-round via email to psi@macba.cat, targeting those with higher education or equivalent experience in relevant fields.