Performance 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

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.

Buinho Creative Residency

Messejana, Portugal

Buinho Creative Residency, located in the town of Messejana, Portugal, offers artists the opportunity to live and work for up to two months in a variety of unique residential spaces. Buinho manages five distinct houses, three of which are dedicated to the Creative Residency program, providing a range of accommodations including single and double bedrooms, shared and private studios, and communal living amenities. The residency supports artists with well-equipped working laboratories and facilitates community engagement through access to local exhibition spaces. Applications for the residency can be made through spontaneous application, with fees varying based on accommodation type.

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

Córtex Frontal (Cortex Frontal)

Arraiolos, Portugal

Córtex Frontal, an artist-in-residence program based in Arraiolos, Portugal, was established in 2016 by the Córtexcult Cultural Association. It offers multidisciplinary residencies focusing on visual arts, performative arts, literature, and music, fostering interactions between artists from different disciplines, the local community, and the territory. Their facilities include a historical 18th-century manor house with private and shared studios equipped for various art forms, from printmaking to digital media. Artists can stay for periods ranging from 4 weeks to 3 months, with accommodations and technical support provided. The program is open to international artists, including duos or groups, and supports last-minute applications. The residency emphasizes community engagement through workshops, open studios, and artist lectures at local educational institutions. It also assists residents in obtaining funding through programs like Culture Moves Europe. The fees for the residency cover accommodation, studio use, and access to common areas.

Fogo Lento

Pedroso, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Fogo Lento is a non-profit cultural association founded in , focused on transdisciplinary artistic creation, training projects, and audience mediation, with CAMPO serving as a rural research space for artistic and cultural projects in Pedroso, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. CAMPO hosts residencies in a complete apartment, rehearsal room, workshop space, and 1.5 hectares of outdoor land, emphasizing connections between nature, art, science, literature, and crafts. It supports alternative teaching methodologies and community activities like workshops and performances.

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

Hangar

Lisbon, Portugal

Hangar is part of Hangar - Centro de Investigação Artística, located in Lisbon, Portugal. Founded as a Triangle Network participant, Hangar offers international artist residency programs ranging from 1 to 3 months for visual artists, performers, photographers, video artists, and multimedia creators. The program provides 7 room-studios (4 private and 3 shared) in a collaborative environment that encourages artistic experimentation and cultural exchange. Artists work alongside local Portuguese artists and international residents, fostering cross-cultural dialogue and artistic development. The residency is designed to support contemporary art practices and provides artists with the space, time, and community needed to develop new work. Hangar's location in Lisbon offers residents access to the city's vibrant cultural scene while providing a focused creative environment for artistic research and production.

mono lisboa

rua feio terenas, Portugal

Name of Residency: mono residency programmono residency program is available for Portuguese or foreign artists who want to work on their artistic practice in Lisbon. Resident artists will benefit from a studio and accommodation, will have access to workshops and end their residency with an exhibition. During their stay, they will also benefit from the help of our team, as well as get the opportunity to collaborate with local cultural actors.The program has the capacity to host up to two resident

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.

Quinta das Relvas

Branca, Portugal

Quinta das Relvas is an artist-in-residence program hosted by Associação Quinta das Relvas, a non-profit NGO founded in on an 18th-century eco-farm in Branca, Portugal, focusing on arts, sustainability, and non-formal education through workshops, mentoring, study visits, and open studios. Open to any visual artists, residents stay in eco-tiny houses with access to an 80m² visual art studio, performative atelier, natural materials, gardens, and multimedia tools, typically for durations like one month (e.g., March or November-December ). The program emphasizes linking art with sustainable development and permaculture on their 20-hectare property.

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

Zaratan

Lisbon, Portugal

Zaratan AIR offers a multidisciplinary residency in Lisbon for emerging and professional artists, curators, and writers, targeting both international and Portuguese artists living abroad. The program, lasting 4 to 12 weeks, accommodates two artists at a time, fostering an experimental and collaborative environment. Residents are provided with private accommodation, a personal studio, and receive technical and promotional support, though specific technical facilities are not available. Regular interaction with Zaratan's curatorial team is encouraged, along with public presentations of their work. The application process is ongoing, with a selection committee evaluating submissions. The residency, operated on a not-for-profit basis by Zaratan gallery, requires a fee that covers accommodation, studio, and support, with artists often securing funding from their home countries.