micro-Residencies Open Call for 2026
´ace
Artists, curators, and researchers apply for a 10-15 day micro-residency in Buenos Aires to start, develop, or finish an artistic or curatorial project.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 65 days left
- Entry fee
- $1500
- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
About
Overview
´ace (arte contemporáneo en expansión - expanding contemporary art) offers micro-residencies in Buenos Aires aimed at artists, curators, and researchers to start new projects, develop ongoing work, or finish ideas. Each residency is tailored to individual needs, providing space and professional assistance in a short but intense period.
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: October 31, 2026
- Open calls held 4 times yearly: January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31
- Applications accepted at any time of year
Eligibility
- Open to artists, curators, and researchers at any stage of career based anywhere in the world
- Collaborative applications must be made individually but may apply as a team
- No pets allowed
Residency Details
- Duration: 10-15 days
- Average number of residents at a time: 5
- Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese
- Housing: Private housing off campus (individual apartment/cabin/house) or private bedroom in shared housing facility on campus
Facilities & Services
- Private and shared studios with air conditioning/heating and WiFi
- Technicians available (full-time and part-time)
- Equipment: printmaking workshop, silkscreen studio, lithography studio, etching press, light tables, large sinks, drying racks, washout room, dye area, painting workspace, drawing benches, printers, scanners
- Some meals provided (at least 2 meals); coffee, tea, beverages, and fresh fruit available
- SUBE city transportation card with initial charge paid by ´ace
- Open studio or presentation format at end of program
Residency Fee
Approximately $1500 USD. Fees vary according to age (sub30 artists receive reduced fee), duration, housing, materials, and residency project requirements. Institutions may arrange separate agreements for funded residents.
Fee Includes
- Studio access 10am-6pm, Monday-Friday
- Technical and conceptual guidance, portfolio reviews, and critiques
- Common workshop materials and tools
- Permanent resident profile on ´ace website
- Welcome and farewell meals, daily refreshments
- SUBE transportation card with initial charge
- Accident insurance during studio time
- Open studio presentation
Fee Does Not Include
- Inbound and outbound travel to Buenos Aires
- Visas (when needed)
- Commissions on money transfers and bank wiring
- Lodging (can be arranged separately at additional cost)
- Health insurance including dental care
- Special materials (consult with ´ace regarding specific needs
- Entry fee
- Fees vary according to the age of the resident (sub30 artists have a reduced fee), the duration of the residency, and other items such as housing, materials, residency project requirements, etc. Basic fee of approximately $1500 USD includes studio access, technical guidance, some meals, and transportation card.
- Theme
- The program focuses on expanded art practices including visual arts, performance art, sound art, and curatorial projects, with special interest in proposals using various media or dissolving borders between disciplines.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists, curators, and researchers at any stage of career based anywhere in the world; collaborative applications must be made individually but may apply as a team.
- Audience
- Open to artists, curators, and researchers at any stage of career based anywhere in the world
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.