Artist Residencies in Portugal with Stipend

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.

Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

Lisbon, Portugal

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian), a renowned international foundation, facilitates impactful residencies under its program, "Bauhaus of the Seas Sails." These residencies, including "Radical Waters – Concrete Matters," "Eating Between Tides," and "A Call to the Sea," are designed to foster innovative approaches across various disciplines—integrating art, science, and community engagement. Each residency is fully funded and supports interdisciplinary collaboration to explore and address environmental and societal issues through artistic and scientific lenses.

Córtex 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.

Museu Zer0

Portugal

Museu Zer0 is a digital art museum and living laboratory located in the former silos of the Cooperativa Agrícola de Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo, Portugal, dedicated to supporting digital artistic creation, research, innovation, and community engagement. It hosts artist residencies as part of its opening program, challenging artists to create works in dialogue with the site's industrial heritage, with a current call for residencies open until March 13, . The facility includes immersive rooms, creative ateliers, and incubation spaces for artistic startups, revitalizing the Algarve countryside through technology and local heritage.

Nomad Art Prize International

Lisbon, Portugal

Organizer Information Founded on the core belief that art is by its very nature fluid and unbound, the Nomad Art Prize is a prestigious international award celebrating contemporary visual arts and cross-border intercultural dialogues. Operating via a shifting geographic model, each edition of the prize migrates to a different major cultural city—transforming local landscapes into

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.

School of Arts

Porto, Portugal

The School of Arts at Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Porto hosts artist residencies funded by multiple programs including InResidence (Porto Municipality) and the Gulbenkian Foundation. The residency provides space, time, and assistance for research, experimentation, and production in fields such as Cinema, Sound, Photography, New Media Art, and Heritage Conservation, with results publicly presented upon completion.

Theatre in Palm

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Theatre in Palm Residencies offers a unique opportunity for emerging theatre artists to develop professionally and expand their networks across Europe. Hosted in 12 partner countries, these two-week residencies focus on collaboration, inspiration, and the creation of shareable works. Each residency will produce a co-production in various forms, emphasizing themes like social impact, equality, and environmental sustainability. Participants will receive travel, accommodation, and compensation. The program aims to foster cross-cultural exchanges and enhance the visibility of emerging artists in the European theatre scene.

Walk&Talk Biennial

Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Walk&Talk Biennial / Open call for artists 19 dez — 31 jan — REGULATION — APPLICATION FORM Walk&Talk — Bienal de Artes invites applications from artists or collectives, two (2) of which will be selected for artistic residencies. This Open Call aims to introduce artists and their practices to the unique cultural and ecological landscape of the Azores,