Ceramics Residencies in Portugal

Ateliers Nos Silos

Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

SILOS Contentor Criativo is an artist residency located in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, a municipality renowned for its thermal waters and ceramics and design activity. The residency provides dedicated studio space for artists in the region.

Atlas

Rua Miguel Marcelino n 15, Portugal

Name of Residency: AtlasThe residency is open for application from groups working together or single artists and the program can be multidisciplinary in the areas of visual arts, dance, theater, writing and music. The program of the residency is non-prescriptive.Euroatla is an independent project. We are currently unable to provide financial support for visiting artists. However, we can provide any support needed for artists applying for grants and scholarships in their home country. We are inte

Aveiro Arts House / VIC AIR is an artist residency located in the former home of multifaceted artist Vasco Branco (1919-) in central Aveiro, Portugal. The residency combines arts, culture, and creative tourism while conserving cultural heritage, offering artists private bedrooms, shared working spaces, and access to the venue's gallery, cinema auditorium, and cultural programming.

Aviário Studio

Ferreira do Zezere, Portugal

Aviário Studio is an artist-run creative playground in central Portugal focused on visual arts research and production, offering multidisciplinary residencies ranging from 2 weeks to 6 months. The residency provides technical assistance, individual working space, and access to workshops equipped for printmaking, ceramics, wood, metal, sculpture, installation, drawing, painting, photography, and bookbinding. Residents benefit from project discussions, access to a network of specialized services, and culminate their stay with an exhibition at the Cultural Center of Ferreira do Zêzere.

Aviário Studio (Aviario)

Ferreira do Zêzere, Portugal

Aviário Studio, nestled in Ferreira do Zêzere, Portugal, offers a range of art residencies including Self-Directed, Guided, and Assisted Production residencies. Residency durations vary from 2 weeks to 6 months, accommodating both emerging and established artists. The studio, which operates from Monday to Friday, provides each resident with a workspace, technical assistance, and access to specialized workshops. For additional fees, extended technical support and materials can be procured. Accommodation options are available on-site with alternatives being handled by the resident if preferred. Aviário Studio is well-equipped with facilities for a variety of artistic practices such as printmaking, ceramics, and digital arts, ensuring a productive and creative stay.

Aviário Studio Multidisciplinary Art Residency

Ferreira do Zêzere, Portugal

Aviário Studio Multidisciplinary Art Residency is a self-directed program in central Portugal promoting exploration and production in visual arts through equipped workshops for printmaking, ceramics, wood, metal, sculpture, installation, drawing, painting, photography, and bookbinding. Residencies are customized by duration (2 weeks to 6 months), artistic focus, and goals, offering shared housing and studio access for experimentation, research, or project realization. Participants cover fees, travel, materials, and meals, with optional paid studio support.

Aviário Studio Slab Building Residency

Ferreira do Zêzere, Portugal

The Aviário Studio Slab Building Residency is a ceramics-focused program emphasizing slab building techniques, offered as part of their specialized residencies at Aviário Studio in central Portugal. It provides artists with customized durations from 2 weeks to 6 months, including shared housing, studio access, and workshops equipped for ceramics, wood, metal, and image-based work like printmaking. Participants must cover fees, travel, materials, and food, with no stipend provided.

AZAN contemporary art

Lisbon, Portugal

AZAN contemporary art is an artist-run project based at Quinta de Molha Pão in Belas, Portugal, offering long-term studio spaces, residencies, and a program of exhibitions, performances, talks, and open studios. The residency welcomes visual artists, curators, writers, and filmmakers to develop their work in an open studio layout while building a network with international artists.

Caldas Cidade Criativa

Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

Caldas Cidade Criativa, in collaboration with the Caldas da Rainha Arts and Design School of the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (ESAD.CR) and the Chair in Arts and Culture Management, offers annual international ceramic artist residencies. These residencies are designed for international artists from other UNESCO Creative Cities outside Portugal. Participants will receive accommodation, studio access, and opportunities to engage with the local community through open studio sessions and collaborations with local ceramic artists. The program aims to foster artistic exchange, cultural dialogue, and the development of innovative ceramic projects.

Cerdeira – Home for Creativity

Lugar da Cerdeira, Portugal

Name of Residency: Cerdeira – Home for CreativityLocated in a rural isolated setting, Cerdeira – Home for Creativity accommodates artists and guests in self-catering houses.Our Artist Residency program invites artists and creative individuals looking for an escape from the stress and business of their routine, to have new creative experiences, or just to take some time for themselves. People who value nature, authenticity, and silence or artists who are looking for a quiet place to prepare their

Estudio Origem

Maria Eugénia Reis Ferreira Navarro 9, Portugal

Name of Residency: in the search of the source Our residency is a full-time immersion into nature and we therefore expect the artists to dialogue with the elements of nature during their residency with us.Each applicant must submit a proposal, as an idea to develop during their stay. The chosen conceptual theme is open-ended, serving as a poetic prompt to be interpreted freely. We value experimentation, risk-taking, and grounded, process-oriented work.We welcome artists who are open for experime

Oficinas do Convento

Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal

Oficinas do Convento is a nonprofit cultural association based in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal, that accepts year-round artistic residency proposals and project development opportunities across multiple disciplines. The organization operates from the São Francisco Convent and related facilities, focusing on visual arts, sound arts, design, and heritage, with a mission to support innovative artistic creation while contributing to the revaluation and sustainability of local cultures.

Name of Residency: StartArt Art Residency & Co-living“Home is not a place. It’s a feeling.”During your our art residency program you will:– Boost your creativity and personal expression. – Connect deeply with others and yourself. – Enjoy moments of true relaxation and fun. – Collaborate with other creatives. – Live transformative experiences in nature. – Take good care of your body and your mind with delicious fresh vegetarian meals. – Explore the north of Portugal with new friends and visit her