Writing / Literature Residencies in Spain

A cobert

Moià, Spain

Residències a cobert is an artist residency program in Moià, Spain, offering space and conditions for artistic and research projects in fields like plastic arts, performing arts, literature, cinema, performance, science, technology, gender studies, and history, excluding musical projects. It supports small groups of 2-4 adults or creative collectives from any nationality, with stays of 1-4 weeks between May and September, including separate work space and housing. The program fosters dissemination, advice, and synergies with local cultural agents in a rural setting.

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

Alpujarra Artist Residence

Calle Calvario 15, Spain

Name of Residency: Alpujarra Artist ResidenceThe AAR wants to provide local, national and international artists with inspiring and optimal circumstances for research, experiment and production. In this regard, the AAR acts as a network organization that works both locally and internationally to promote connections to support the artistic development of creators. By offering work periods and realizing projects in collaboration with other institutions the AAR connects the artistic motives and idea

Arxiu Comarcal de l’Urgell (ACUR)

Carrer de les Sitges, Spain

Name of Residency: ACUR Residency ProgramThe residency program is located in a public archive in a small city in the region of Catalonia. From the Arxiu Comarcal de l’Urgell(ACUR) we want to support the creators and researchers, from any scientific or artistic discipline, who produce, reflect upon or research, the documents and archives for inspiring and basing the work.Therefore, ACUR provides residents with their equipment for carrying out their creations and research. With particular interest

Name of Residency: El HacedorEl Hacedor, ubicado en La Aldea del Portillo de Busto (Burgos, España), ofrece un espacio creativo y un punto de encuentro para artistas de todo el mundo. El Hacedor cuenta con un amplio taller de producción artística (150 m², con una gran cantidad de herramientas y materiales de todo tipo), una galería de arte (150 m²) dividida en tres espacios comunicantes, una exposición al aire libre (3.000 m²), una pequeña biblioteca y un albergue (10 plazas) donde pueden recibi

Can Còdol de Fluvià

Cra. Torroella de Fluvia a St Pere, Spain

Name of Residency: Can Còdol de Fluvià ResidencyThe residency at Can Còdol de Fluvià offers professional artists a quiet environment for independent work and artistic research. The programme is intentionally simple and self-directed: there are no workshops, public events or communal schedules. Artists stay in a private apartment on the estate and use the time primarily for writing, composing, editing or other forms of focused development. The objective of the residency is to provide the time, sp

Can Serrat

El Bruc (near Barcelona), Spain

Can Serrat, located in El Bruc, near the Montserrat mountain range, offers a year-round artist residency in a beautifully renovated Catalan farmhouse. Established in 1989, it is one of the oldest international residency programs in Spain. The residency welcomes artists from various disciplines, providing a space for creative processes, research, and dialogue without the pressure of producing a final work. Can Serrat offers partially funded residency options for artists through the cultural department of Generalitat de Catalunya. The residency includes shared studio spaces, basic food provisions, and organized activities within the vibrant natural and cultural surroundings of Montserrat.

Casa del Traductor

Tarazona, Spain

The Casa del Traductor is a translator's residency centre in Tarazona, Spain, dedicated to providing a space for literary translators to work and exchange ideas, with priority given to projects involving Spanish, Basque, Catalan, or Galician languages. It offers residency grants, such as 12-13 spots annually, to qualified translators with prior published work in fiction, poetry, theatre, or similar fields. The historic house serves as a professional environment for translation projects.

Casa Tagumerche

La Gomera, Spain

Casa Tagumerche is a creative residency located on La Gomera, one of the Canary Islands, designed to offer artists and writers a serene space for focused work and reflection. The residency supports diverse creative endeavors, welcoming visual artists, writers, and researchers seeking a contemplative environment to pursue their projects in a private setting. Situated in the remote area above Alojera, the residency provides scenic ocean views, a lush garden, and several comfortable living and work spaces. Accommodations include a main house and guest cottages with shared and private room options, alongside communal spaces like the terrace and garden for dining and relaxation. The program fosters a sense of community, with shared meals and opportunities for informal idea exchange, yet allows residents ample independence. Casa Tagumerche is self-funded, with residents covering a daily accommodation fee and food costs.

CCA Andratx

Andratx, Spain

The Artists in Residence Program at CCA Andratx, established for over two decades, stands as a pillar of cultural interaction and creative expression in Mallorca, Spain. Situated in the scenic foothills of the Tramuntana Mountains, this program annually invites a diverse group of international artists to explore and develop their artistic visions in a supportive, unrestricted environment. Each month, four artists are given the opportunity to immerse themselves in this dynamic setting, which not only fosters individual creativity but also enriches the local art scene through contributions from global artists. With more than 800 alumni from 20 countries, the program celebrates its profound impact on the global art community by encouraging cultural exchange and artistic freedom.

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

Creative Residency at O Castro Art Village

O Saviñao, Spain

Rural creative residency in Galicia's Ribeira Sacra for artists, filmmakers, writers, researchers. Geodesic domes, shared studio, kitchen. Emphasizes sustainability, site-responsive work, optional film mentorship. 2 weeks-2 months.

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

Domestic Data Streamers

Barcelona 08028, Spain

Domestic Data Streamers offers an experimental artist residency program called Hey Human! in Barcelona, focusing on data, music, writing, and new media, providing 2-4 week stays with accommodation, 24/7 studio access, team assistance, weekly feedback sessions, and a small presentation event.

Drawn to the Camino

Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Artist-led guided walking trips, mindful retreats, and walking studios on Camino de Santiago trails. Blends cultural exploration, personal reflection, artistic creation, and community in northern Spain, ending in Santiago de Compostela.

Faberllull

Hotel Riu Fluvià, Spain

Name of Residency: FaberllullFaberllull is a place for professionals from the Arts, Sciences of Humanities fields (writers, translators, artists of diverse disciplines, scholars and scientists and so on) come to work on their personal projects for a time. That is why Faberllull offers:On the one hand, thematic residences programmed throughout year, in which professionals from the Arts, Sciences or Humanities fields can come to work and share experiences with other residents for a few days. Durin

Fundación Knecht-Drenth

Callosa d'en Sarrià, Spain

The Fundación Cultural Knecht-Drenth (FCKD) in Callosa d'en Sarrià, Spain, provides live-work ateliers in four monumental buildings for temporary use by artists, writers, translators, and scientists primarily from the Netherlands and Flanders. Founded by patrons Tijmen Knecht and Helen Knecht-Drenth, the program supports creative and scholarly work in a picturesque setting between the Sierra de Bernia and Sierra Aixorta mountain ranges.

Fundación Valparaíso - Mojácar Residency

Mojácar, Spain

Fundación Valparaíso - Mojácar Residency is an artist residency program located in the picturesque village of Mojácar on Spain's Costa de Almería, offering secluded studios in a restored 19th-century farmhouse for international artists seeking inspiration in a serene, natural environment. It supports a wide range of disciplines including visual arts, writing, and performance, providing private accommodations and workspaces for periods typically lasting one to three months. The program emphasizes uninterrupted creative time amidst stunning desert and sea landscapes.

Hektor

Calle San Isidro Labrador 65, Spain

Name of Residency: AIR: Artist/Activist in ResidencyWe offer working space both for artists and activists.We open our doors to any art form and type of activism, as long as it endorses our values: planet-driven, diverse, progressive and open.We strongly believe the interaction between artists/activists, our guests, the farmlands and the island lead to powerful conversations, ideas and art. We support artists/activists in making connections, ideation and creation with a network of craftspersons a

Hey Human!

Barcelona, Spain

Hey Human! is a nonprofit artists-in-residence program in Barcelona, providing a creative space for digital artists, musicians, writers, and other professionals to explore the intersection of data and art. The residency offers a two-month stay for four artists, including shared accommodation, a workspace, weekly sessions with DDS research team members, and a small event to present residency outcomes. The 2024 program focuses on the theme “New Data Languages,” encouraging projects that critically engage with data visualization, ethical data practices, and innovative storytelling. Supported by the Goethe Institute, the residency is open to applicants from Creative Europe countries. Selected artists are expected to develop and publish their projects online, participate in a final presentation, and engage with the local community.

Isla de Crear

Úbeda, Spain

Isla de Crear is a creative center located in Úbeda, Andalusia, Spain, that offers artist residencies for creatives from various disciplines. The center encourages exploration and creation outside of commercial constraints, based on the principles of the Fantasism manifesto. Residencies are available for 4, 6, or 8 weeks, with start dates in April and August. Participants receive private en-suite bedrooms and access to shared living spaces and multiple workspaces, including studios for dance, woodworking, and metalworking. The program emphasizes experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration, with no requirement for a final exhibition or performance. A participation fee of €250 per week covers accommodation and utilities.

Joya AiR

Vélez Blanco, Spain

Joya: AiR, an artist residency program located in the Parque Natural Sierra María - Los Vélez in Almería, Andalucía, offers a unique interdisciplinary residency for artists, writers, and creatives from various disciplines. Founded by Simon and Donna Beckmann in 2009, it emphasizes sustainable living and creative work that regenerates the land. The residency provides private studio space, accommodation, and meals, fostering a communal atmosphere among residents. It encourages exploration, learning from the surroundings, and engagement with the local community and environment. Joya: AiR is an off-grid, carbon-positive initiative, supporting over 1500 artists since 2006 in one of Europe's sunniest regions. The program includes access to workshops, critiques, and the opportunity for artists to present their work, enhancing their creative journey in a supportive and inspiring setting.

La Casa de Belmonte

Belmonte de San José, Spain

La Casa de Belmonte is a writer's shelter and creative residency located in a solitary village surrounded by almond and olive trees in Spain. The residency provides dedicated workspace, accommodation, and access to natural surroundings for writers and creative professionals, with minimum stays of 3 days and typical stays of one to two weeks or longer.

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

Nau Côclea

Camallera, Alt Empordà, Girona, Spain

Nau Côclea is a Contemporary Art Center founded in 1996 in Camallera, Alt Empordà, Girona, Spain, offering artist residencies for performing and visual artists, researchers, and writers focused on research, production, and presentation of contemporary art projects in collaboration with the local community. Residencies provide accommodation in a small rural house for up to 4 artists, access to studio/workshop spaces, office/library, and support, with stays typically ranging from 7 days to 3 months. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary work, including sound art, visual arts, audiovisual, circus, and research, often culminating in public presentations.

Nectar

Near Vilanova de Sau, Spain

Nectar, nestled in the Les Guilleries Natural Park in north Catalonia, offers a residency program within a tranquil, forested environment. This program caters to artists and creatives at various career stages, promoting community-based living and working experiences. It features specialized residencies like the Artist Family Residency, supporting artists with families by providing accommodations, meals, and creative workshops for children. Additionally, Nectar's Artist Residency CICLES focuses on site-specific works and includes a long-term mentoring program. The residencies blend professional development with immersive nature experiences, fostering creativity in a rural setting.

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

REC.ON

calle Alegria 5, Spain

Name of Residency: REC.ON SpainResidency offers artists, writers, musicians, dancers, photographers, researchers and creators a space where they can focus on their work while immersing themselves in Andalusia’s nature and supportive community. Our program is designed to encourage artistic exploration, collaboration and personal growth. The residency inspires residents to create new work and explore local culture. We expect each resident to emerge with a deeper connection to their creative proces

ROOSTERGNN Artist Residency

Madrid, Spain

The ROOSTERGNN Artist Residency in Madrid, Spain, is a selective program open to writers, journalists, photographers, filmmakers, digital artists, graphic designers, social media artists, creative programmers, coders, entrepreneurs, and innovators for self-directed creative projects. Participants receive accommodation in private apartments, access to facilities like a Brainstorming Room, Conference Room, and RGNN Photo & Video Studio, plus support including 24-hour emergency assistance, orientation coordination, and professional photoshoots. It is part of the non-profit ROOSTERGNN Global News Network, promoting freedom of expression and offering opportunities for publication on RGNN.org.

Son Andrava

Cami Son Xorc, Spain

Name of Residency: Son AndravaWHAT’S OFFERED– Exclusive use of the ground floor of the house – Quiet indoor and outdoor spaces, surrounded by nature – Self-managed stay (meals and transport not included) – Provided: Linens, towels, kitchen, washing machine, fridge. Wifi – Maximum 4 people per stay (2 bedrooms, with 1 double bed each) – You will be staying in the property on your own during the stay – We are happy to assist artists seeking grants or other forms of funding in their home country/in

Taula de Cultura

St Esteve de Palautordera, Spain

Taula de Cultura is a non-profit cultural association in Sant Esteve de Palautordera that promotes participation, creation, and dissemination of culture in the Baix Montseny territory. The organization offers artist residencies in research, creation, and production across various creative disciplines, providing workspace for periods of time (minimum 2 days) and connecting creators' activities with other spaces of creation and production.

Teatre Nu

Carrer Prats, Spain

Name of Residency: La Casa del Teatre NuLa nostra visió és un referent a les arts escèniques, fomentant la creació i garantint l’accessibilitat universal a la cultura. Queremos formar un públic diferent i crític d’una zona rural. Creem en el teatre com un art comunitari, en el que la suma de talents individuals fa créixer en cada nou projecte.A la nostra residència, acompanyam els processos creatius d’altres companyies i artistes com la nostra, facilitant espais d’assaig i producció, i potencian

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

Tramoia Cultura

Cardedeu, Spain

Tramoia Cultura is an artist residency program associated with Barcelona City of Literature, offering accommodations with three individual bedrooms each featuring a private bathroom and work area, plus shared spaces like a kitchen-dining room. It supports literary and artistic projects, including events like LAVIRAL Escola Radical d'Arts i Ciències with residencies at locations such as Centre Art i Natura Farrera. The program engages in book crafts, literature travels, poetry readings, and drama tournaments.

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

Unmaking Art Studio

Carrer Lancaster, Spain

Name of Residency: Unmaking Art ResidencyA Creative Retreat for Independent Artists.Unmaking Art invites artists from around the world, to join our self-driven artist residency in Barcelona. Designed for independent creatives, this program provides the space, time, and freedom to explore new artistic directions in a city rich with history, culture, and creative energy.What We Offer:– Private or shared studios in a collaborative, artist-run environment– A dynamic Barcelona art scene with endless

Vilarcangel artist residency & ecomuseum

Vilarcangel, Spain

Name of Residency: VilarcangelVilarcangel is open for creative minds that seek time to reflect, discuss and create. Vilarcangel provides time, space, and an inspiring environment for emerging and established international artists to explore and develop their creative process.At Vilarcangel we think about the human condititions, ecology and spirituality.We want the artists to disconnect from their daily routine. We want them to feel free to experiment. Let the beautiful nature embrace them. We wa

Villa Capri

Vilafranca de Bonany, Spain

Villa Capri is a creative residency based in an 18th-century farmhouse in Mallorca, Spain. The female-led, interdisciplinary artist collective hosts international artists from various fields, including visual arts, music, performance, film, and gastronomy, for a 10-day immersive residency. Villa Capri aims to foster creativity and collaboration in a serene, nature-focused environment, far from the rush of urban life. The residency offers an open, dynamic structure where participants co-create the daily schedule, which may include movement workshops, nature walks, creative installations, and hands-on activities such as fabric dyeing and sculpture-making. The experience culminates in a public exhibition featuring performances, workshops, and art displays, with the goal of building lasting connections between the artists and the local community. Sustainability is at the core of Villa Capri’s ethos, with an emphasis on responsible consumption and regenerative practices.