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Spain | Research and creation residencies at scientific institutions 2027

Artists of any nationality and discipline are invited to apply for a 12-month research and creation residency at one of Platform Dalí's partner scientific institutions, responding to the theme 'What is real?'

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Deadline
16 days left
Entry fee
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Award
$32,500
Location
Barcelona, Spain (partner scientific institutions)
Exhibition window
Feb 1, 2027 → Nov 30, 2027

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About

Overview

Platform Dalí invites artists of any nationality and discipline to apply for residencies at partner scientific institutions in Barcelona. The program explores the theme 'What is real?' through close collaboration between artists and researchers.

Partner Institutions

  • Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS)
  • ICFO – the Institute of Photonic Sciences
  • Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM-CSIC)
  • Institute for High Energy Physics (IFAE)
  • Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), including the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) and European Molecular Biology (EMBL) Barcelona

Program Structure

  • Introductory Visit (up to 3 days)
  • On-site Residency (up to 45 days): Engagement with researchers through conversations, laboratory visits, presentations and daily institutional participation
  • Research Development and Artistic Production (approximately 10 months): Remote dialogue with researchers and curatorial guidance from Platform Dalí

Residency Periods

  • February–April 2027
  • September–November 2027

Support

  • Artist fee of 7,500 EUR
  • Production budget up to 25,000 EUR
  • Curatorial support
  • Access to facilities, expertise and research communities of host institution
  • For non-Barcelona-based artists: travel, accommodation, subsistence and travel insurance costs covered for introductory visit and on-site residency

Collectives

For artist collectives, the artist fee, production budget and covered expenses should be shared among members. A maximum of two members may participate in the introductory visit and on-site residency.

Key Dates

  • Application deadline: 7 September 2026
Media accepted
all media
Award
Artist fee of 7,500 EUR, production budget up to 25,000 EUR, curatorial support, and access to institutional facilities and expertise; travel, accommodation, subsistence and insurance covered for non-Barcelona-based artists
Theme
Artists are invited to develop research and creation projects informed by close engagement with scientific institutions, responding to the theme 'What is real?'
Eligibility
Artists of any nationality and any discipline
Audience
Artists of any nationality and any discipline

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