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Deadline
December 8, 2030
Includes
Housing
Disciplines
PerformanceVisual ArtsSound / MusicWriting / LiteraturePhotographyGraphic ArtsArchitectureConceptual ArtCurationNew MediaResearcher / ScholarResearchTheaterTextileDrawing
About This Call
Eligibility
Our self-directed art residencies are designed for artists who prefer to work at their own pace, assisted by Arthaus, and surrounded by Havana artistic community.
Arthaus welcomes international artists who want to develop their projects in Cuba, and are looking for an autonomous, artistic space with exhibition opportunities.
This residency format has flexible stay limits.
📩 How to apply?
Send an email to mediaarthaus@gmail.com with:
✅ CV and artistic experience.
✅ A picture of your passport (valid for at least three months after the residency).
✅ Portfolio (images, links to videos or social media).
✅ Project proposal (summary, technical requirements, sketches, or references).
📌 Email subject: “[Your name] / Self-Directed Residency [Travel dates]”
🔗 We are also on Instagram: @arthaus_artist_residency
There you will find more information about our previous programs, our previous artists in residence, and photos and videos of the residency space.
Number of Participants: Up to four residents, partners allowed.
🎨 What’s included?
🏡 Accommodation in private rooms, or an independent studio with a workspace, bathroom, and private kitchen.
📍 Casa Arthaus: a 54m² exhibition space with video projection and 5.1 surround sound.
🎭 Opportunity to organize a final event, which can be an exhibition, talk, workshop, or screening.
🖼️ Visits to local galleries and studios of Cuban artists.
📚 Personalized advice to develop your project in Cuba.
💼 Curatorial support and portfolio review.
🛬 Coordination of transportation between the airport and Arthaus.
💡 Interested in applying?
Tell us about your project:
📌 What project would you like to develop during the residency?
📌 How long do you plan to work at Arthaus?
Other Calls: We have several types of residencies available, you can find them on our web link.
Deadline: No deadline
💰 Residency Cost
✨ €500 for two weeks
✨ €650 for one month
This price may vary depending on the project’s characteristics.
We adapt to the needs of each resident and can provide you with an invitation letter to help you arrange external financing.
Who are we ?
Hi, we are Grisel Antelo and Elena Molina, founders of the Arthaus Residency. We established it as a creative hub in Havana, back in 2016, to support artistic innovation and cultural exchange.
Over the past eight years, Arthaus Residency has proudly hosted more than 50 artists working in fine arts, theater, filmmaking, music, writing, journalism, new media and more. Our residents have engaged in creative projects, collaborations, and cultural exchanges, contributing to the vibrant artistic community that defines Arthaus.
Their diverse practices and contributions have shaped the residency into a dynamic hub for artistic innovation and dialogue in Havana.