Dance Residencies in Portugal

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

Buinho Fablab & Creative Hub

Rua Nova de Sao Bras, Portugal

Name of Residency: Buinho AIRBuinho offers a unique working experience in the historic town of Messejana, Southern Portugal. Messejana is a place of delightful contrasts, between the past aristocratic houses with its hidden, patios, the small rural dwellings, and baroque white churches. All surrounded by endless plains and old cork trees that characterize the Alentejo region.Buinho is located in the sunniest region of Europe, providing more than 3000 hours of sunshine per year, also famous for i

Córtex Frontal – Artist Residency

Rua Melo Mexia 9, Portugal

Name of Residency: Córtex Frontal – Artist ResidencyThe Artist-In-Residence programme aims to bring together artists from different countries and disciplines for a concentrated period.There are two ways of being a resident artist at Córtex Frontal: 1 Annual grants for Portuguese and international artists. Open calls will be announced in our website. 2 By spontaneus application: Call open year round (fee required).Residency structureWe offer a general structure to the resident artist that might v

Foundation OBRAS

N18, Portugal

Name of Residency: OBRAS-PORTUGALSince the opening in 2004 some 1000 artists from 65 countries had a residence up to three months.Artists and scientists with (emerging) professional standing are eligible for residence. The price for renting an apartment is 140 euro per week. Residencies are generally 3 to 10 weeks.In 2026 OBRAS will be open from 15 April. Generally there are 6-8 residents in the same time.OBRAS co-operates with organizations in Portugal and abroad. If required, OBRAS advises and

Obras Portugal

Alentejo region, Portugal

Located in the picturesque Alentejo region of Portugal, OBRAS Portugal is set in a 200-year-old stone building, embodying the quintessential Portuguese Monte. Overlooking a savanna-like landscape with a medieval fortress on the horizon, this artist residency offers a tranquil and inspiring setting. The residency consists of a main house with several apartments and workspaces, two cottages, four artists' studios, various open-air working places, and a swimming pool. The main house, Casa Principal, features seven apartments, a music room, and a meeting room, each designed to provide comfort and facilitate creativity. Casa Miradouro and Casa Vicente, the cottages, offer additional living and working space, boasting stunning views and terraces. Artists also have access to multiple studios, including a big hall for larger projects and performances. OBRAS Portugal provides a unique environment for artistic exploration, offering spaces for both solitude and interaction. From land art creations in the surrounding nature to shared dinners and open atelier events, the residency nurtures both the individual artistic process and community engagement. Its proximity to natural landscapes and historical sites, coupled with a range of artistic facilities, makes it an ideal destination for artists seeking a blend of cultural richness and creative freedom.

OSSO Associação Cultural

Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

OSSO Associação Cultural offers an artist residency program in the rural village of São Gregório, municipality of Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, for transdisciplinary artists and researchers in fields like music, dance, fine arts, literature, performance, and cinema. The program supports creation, research, and community engagement through workshops, screenings, concerts, performances, exhibitions, and dialogues with local, national, and international partners. Residents access a 60m² multipurpose studio, formerly a cellar, equipped for various practices with technical support.

Stamika Collective

Portugal

Name of Residency: Stamika ResidencyOur residency is studio-based and self-directed, for artists who want to spend one to six months working in Lisbon. Residents are offered a private or shared studio in our converted warehouse in Marvila, an up-and-coming industrial neighbourhood on the Tagus river, now home to artists, designers and independent cultural projects.We encourage a self-led residency with an emphasis on cultural exchange, production, and experimentation. We do not impose a theme; r

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