Architecture Residencies in Spain

AADK Spain

Calle Castillo, Spain

Name of Residency: AADK Spain / Artistic Residency ProgramAADK Spain understands residency programs as contextualized spaces where location models the practices and modifies both its participants and the local communities. Thus, our Artistic Residency is an interdisciplinary and socially committed program that offers its attendants a space for analysis and production. It aims to facilitate research in rural environments, highlighting the value of local knowledge as a means to re-think how these

Basque Biodesign Center

Gueñes, Spain

The Basque Biodesign Center in Gueñes, Spain, specializes in biodesign for art, design, fashion, and architecture. It hosts research residencies for emerging creators to develop sustainable products and materials using biofabrication, biotech, and local resources.

Can Lis

Mallorca, Spain

Can Lis Residencies, located at Jørn Utzon’s iconic house on Mallorca, offer a unique opportunity for architects and others linked to the Danish architecture scene. Managed by the Danish Arts Foundation in collaboration with the Utzon Foundation, these residencies aim to foster the artistic dimensions of architecture both domestically and internationally. The residency site is notable for its aesthetic appeal and architectural consistency, featuring modest furnishings and located atop a cliff. It provides a conducive environment for architects to engage deeply with their work, emphasizing research and cross-disciplinary dialogue. The residencies are available for periods ranging from 13 to 26 days, during which residents may also apply for travel and transport cost funding. The program prioritizes projects that plan to communicate their outcomes publicly, with a keen focus on artistic quality, relevance, and aesthetic understanding.

Casa de Velázquez

Madrid, Spain

Casa de Velázquez, the Académie de France in Madrid, is a public institution offering artist residencies for stays of 2 to 11 months, welcoming around 30 artists annually across disciplines like visual arts, architecture, music, choreography, film, and photography. Residents receive dedicated studios, accommodation, and support through calls for applications and partnerships, fostering creation, research, and professional development linked to the Iberian Peninsula. Programs include long-term 11-month residencies for 13-15 artists and shorter collaborative grants.

Casa de Velázquez (Casa de Velazquez)

Madrid, Spain

Casa de Velázquez, part of the Académie de France in Madrid, offers various artist-in-residence programs throughout the year, hosting between 25 and 30 artists. The residencies range from long-term (11 months) to short-term (2 to 6 months) and are open to artists of various disciplines including architecture, visual arts, video art, choreography, film, music composition, and photography. These programs are designed to support artists in developing their work related to the Iberian Peninsula. Additionally, Casa de Velázquez provides a 3-year practice-led research artistic doctoral contract for PhD candidates registered at French universities. Various partner-funded grants are also available through collaborations with public and private institutions.

Centre for Aesthetics, Religion and Contemporary Culture

Carrer Ramon Trias Fargas 25-27, Spain

Name of Residency: Javier & Marta Villavecchia FellowshipThe Centre for Aesthetics, Religion and Contemporary Culture and the Haas Library at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra are pleased to announce a call for applications for two individual fellowships, permitting the successful applicants to carry out original artistic and/or research projects at the Haas Library for a period of three months during - . We welcome scholarly and/or artistic submissions from any disciplinary background or per

Cortijo el Moro – Art Residency

Cortijo el Moro, Spain

Name of Residency: Cortijo el Moro – Art ResidencyWe offer residents the space to spend time in a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment to research new projects, create work and make new international connections.The 4 bedroom Cortijo, spread over 3 floors, features a communal studio space, a ceramics workshop, private working areas in all bedrooms, as well as 2 acres of outside to roam. We have woodworking and metalworking tools, which can be used. We can provide technical assistance where

Cuarto Pexigo

Pexigo de Abaixo 18 Baixo D, Spain

Name of Residency: Cuarto PexigoCuarto Pexigo está dirigido principalmente a creativos, profesionales, fotógrafos o artistas en general, que quieran conocer Santiago de Compostela, trabajar, investigar en un lugar preparado para el retiro, la inspiración para proyectos, trabajos personales.Ofrecemos un espacio en el parque de Belvis (en el corazón de la ciudad) dónde poder trabajar, crear e inspirarse.Nuestra misión es acompañar en este proceso, mostrando si lo desean, nuestra ciudad, nuestr

Haba ArtLab Barcelona

Sant Pere Més Alt, Spain

Name of Residency: Haba Art ResidencyResidencia Artística en Barcelona Situada en el corazón de Barcelona, nuestra residencia ofrece a los artistas una experiencia inmersiva para su trabajo e investigación. Organizamos convocatorias mensuales y coordinamos regularmente proyectos artísticos junto a diversos espacios de arte locales. Nuestra misión es inspirar la creatividad y fomentar la innovación, proporcionando un entorno ideal para crear, colaborar y exhibir arte.Nuestro objetivo principal es

Name of Residency: NATURAGARA STUDIO CENTRENATURAGARA STUDIO CENTRE ´S MAIN AIM IS TO DEEPEN DIFFERENT MEANS TO RECONNECT TO OUR SURROUNDINGS AND WE ARE HAPPY TO SHARE  OUR SPACE FOR OUR GUESTS TO EXPERIENCE NATURE FORM DIFFERENT ANGLES, TO EXPERIENCE OUR SURROUNDING AND OUR OWN CREATIVE BEINGS IN THIS PART OF THE WORLD.SURROUNDED BY FORESTS  AND OUR DIFFERENT TREES, ON A SMALL VILLAGE OF BASQUE HERITAGE, 1 HOUR WALKING FROM A MOJNTAIN WITH MORE THAN 30 DOLMENS,  JUST ONE OUR FROM THE BEACHES OF

Pico del Pañuelo

Madrid, Spain

Colonia del Pico del Pañuelo is a historic triangular workers' housing complex in Madrid's Arganzuela district, built 1927-1930 by architect Fernando de Escondrillas. Features 74 buildings with ~1585 small apartments near Matadero Madrid. Previously hosted artist residencies (now closed).

POSADA DE LA LUZ *

Calle Juan Carlos I – 4, Spain

Name of Residency: ···La POSADA DE LA LUZ abre sus puertas ofreciendo un enorme refugio para quienes deseen unirse a nuestro viaje creativo, siempre asombrados, tranquilos y felices.Tendrás nuestras mejores vistas y tu propio espacio donde dejar de contar tantos relojes desbordados, además de nuestros más cálidos abrazos y cada celebración diaria.·Nuestras RESIDENCIAS DE CREACIÓN nacen con la ilusión de:– Recibir y regalar el cariño de más navegantes felices – Acoger por más días a nuestros agu

RAINBOW ART RESIDENCIES

carretera de San Isidro Labrador S/N Aranjuez, Spain

Name of Residency: RAINBOW ART RESIDENCIESRainbow art Residencies International Program links the contemporary art practice with traditional artisan work based in iron traditional techniques, ceramic from Talavera de la Reina, Glass works, Raku ceramic techniques, Roman Mosaic traditional techniques, non silver Fine Art Photographic processes, and Textile works.Our Goals are to work with artists, artisans and designers integrating natural material with traditional hand made technology & contempo

Sitio Projects

Calle Rejas de la Virgen 25, Spain

Name of Residency: Sitio ProjectsThe Sitio Projects residency offers monthly stays for artists working across disciplines, focusing on creative research, experimentation and community engagement. Each resident receives accommodation and dedicated workspace within the city of Granada, as well as the opportunity to participate in an open studio or exhibition at the end of the residency period, hosted in a nearby creative venue.The programme encourages sustained studio practice, peer interaction, a

The Local AIR Valencia

Calle Cambrils 7, Spain

Name of Residency: The Local AIR ValenciaThe Local AIR Valencia connects artists with the vibrant Valencian culture and arts scene while supporting them through their creative processes. Located in the heart of Valencia, the residency offers artists an inspiring environment to focus on their work, engage with the local art community, and develop their practice. Participants benefit from a Residency/City Introduction, weekly meetings in Virtual Studio Group, and International Virtual Artist Talks

Union de los Rios

Finca La Herradura s/n, Spain

We aim to offer space and conditions for adults to engage in learning, unlearning, collective processes and artistic and creative practice. Because we do not wish to limit what might be happen here, or preclude what we can’t yet imagine, we resist precisely defining the scope of the residency space. However, whatever the specific focus, we emphasise processes that engage in mutually enriching dialogue with the land and the other processes taking place here, connecting with what is, and contribut