Artist Funding in Argentina
Arts councils, grants, and funding bodies for artists
arteba Fundación
A major non-profit organization tied to Argentina’s contemporary art ecosystem, best known for strengthening the art market and supporting art-sector development. Its support is usually project-, platform-, or institutional-facing rather than direct individual artist grants, but it is influential for visibility, networking, and ecosystem support around visual arts.
Consejo Federal de Inversiones (CFI)
A federal public body that supports provincial development, including cultural initiatives in some cases through provincial partnership frameworks. For artists, it is more likely to appear as an indirect or partner funder than as a direct visual-arts grant-maker, but it can be relevant for projects with regional or interprovincial reach.
Fondo Nacional de las Artes
Argentina’s main public arts fund and a long-standing national endowment for culture, created in 1958. It supports scholarships, research and training, and a wide range of cultural projects for Argentine artists and writers; support is typically project-based or scholarship-based rather than unrestricted, and it is widely regarded as the core national grant-maker for the arts.
Fundación´ace para el Arte Contemporáneo
An independent, non-profit contemporary art organization in Buenos Aires that offers residency and exchange opportunities, including scholarships for some residents and training participants. It has hosted international artists through exchange agreements, and support is usually residency-based rather than cash grants for open-ended production.
Gobierno de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires - Ministerio de Cultura
Buenos Aires City’s culture ministry is one of the most important sub-national public supporters of artistic activity in Argentina. It tends to fund exhibitions, public programs, venues, festivals, and cultural projects through calls and partner initiatives, with opportunities that may suit visual artists working in the city.
Instituto Cultural de la Provincia de Buenos Aires
The provincial cultural institute supports cultural production across Buenos Aires Province and can be relevant for artists based outside the capital as well as those working with provincial venues and institutions. Support is generally programmatic and project-based, often tied to exhibitions, public programming, and cultural development.
Ministerio de Cultura de la Nación
The national culture ministry oversees public cultural policy and periodically administers calls, incentives, and programmatic support for artistic production and circulation. Funding is usually channelled through competitive programs, lines for cultural projects, or partnerships with other institutions rather than a single standing artist-grant scheme.
Residencia Corazón
An artist-in-residence program in La Plata with institutional support from public cultural bodies, offering studio and living space for short- and medium-term stays. It is open to regional, national, and international artists, but it does not generally provide direct financial support to visiting artists; instead, it provides the residency context and documentation for external grant applications.
Artist Residencies in Argentina
20 residencies listed
Residencia Corazón (Corazon)
La Plata, Argentina
Residencia Corazón, located in La Plata, Argentina, offers a dynamic Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program for international artists, curators, and writers. The program provides a fully personalized experience for each participant, offering support in navigating the local arts scene, research, production, and post-production of works. Artists, writers, and curators from all disciplines are welcome, and residencies are available with or without exhibition opportunities. The residency offers accommodations in private rooms, access to studio spaces, and curated networking with local artists and institutions. While the residency does not offer financial support, it assists artists applying for grants in their home countries by providing necessary documents. Residencia Corazón offers a vibrant space for creative exploration and engagement in Argentina’s cultural scene.
R.A.R.O. Buenos Aires (RARO)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Colectivo R.A.R.O. is an innovative artist residency program that originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and has expanded its reach to Madrid, Spain. Founded with the vision of creating spaces for reflection, production, and interdisciplinary encounters, R.A.R.O. distinguishes itself through its itinerant residency model. This unique approach allows artists to traverse and work within multiple ateliers, each directed by local artists from a broad spectrum of disciplines. The program supports a multidisciplinary environment, encouraging residents to delve into various artistic practices and collaborative projects. By facilitating access to a network of 17 ateliers in Buenos Aires alone, R.A.R.O. offers artists the flexibility to tailor their residency experience according to their project needs and artistic aspirations. Participants are given the opportunity to engage with the local art community, including curators, collectors, and other artists, culminating in the possibility of showcasing their work through exhibitions or open studios. Additionally, R.A.R.O. actively supports artists in accessing grants and provides special programs for both Argentine and international participants. This residency is aimed at artists, curators, and cultural managers seeking an immersive, collaborative experience away from traditional urban centers.
Proyecto´ace
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Proyecto´ace, located in Buenos Aires, offers the Exploration Residency program designed for both professional and emerging artists. This 4-week residency emphasizes artistic experimentation and process over the presentation of results. Participants benefit from interaction with other residents and the cultural environment of Buenos Aires, along with resources, local contacts, and project reviews by specialized professionals and the ´ace team. The program supports visual, sound, and performance research, and includes academic tutoring and critiques for SUB30 residents. Proyecto´ace is committed to diversity, welcoming artists from all backgrounds. The residency aims to foster creativity and professional growth in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Centro de Edición Taller Galería
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Centro de Edición Taller Galería is a lithography residency program in Buenos Aires, Argentina, directed at adult artists. The residency offers personalized development of graphic projects, individual and group technical lessons, artwork clinics, and opportunities to present work.
cheLA / Fundación exACTa
Argentina
Name of Residency: cheLA (Centro Experimental Latinoamericano)cheLA offers an open, project-based residency program active throughout the year.The residency proposes immersion in an active experimental ecosystem housed in a 5,000 m² former industrial complex in Buenos Aires. The building operates simultaneously as laboratory, rehearsal space, fabrication workshop, audiovisual production site, and public venue. Residents enter a context where artistic research, technical experimentation, and coll
El Galpón Aluminé
Argentina
Name of Residency: El Galpón AluminéCooperar y acompañar los procesos creativos, experimentales y de investigación. Practicar la escucha profunda, la sensibilidad, la responsabilidad y el cuidado mutuo. Deshacer nuestro condicionamiento cultural y cuestionar los sistemas que transitamos.Habrá invitadxs especiales y salidas temáticas enfocadas en prácticas abiertas a la curiosidad y al pensamiento crítico, para agudizar nuestras percepciones y captar energías renovadoras. Podés invitar a la comun