2 month residency for visual artists or curators in Barcelona (Spain) January February 2025
Visual artists and curators are invited to apply for a 2-month residency in Barcelona (January–February 2025), providing studio and accommodation space along with curatorial support and optional exhibition opportunities.
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- Entry fee
- $2000
- Award
- $2,000
- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Exhibition window
- Jan 5, 2025 → Feb 28, 2025
- Applicants notified
- Jul 1, 2024
About
Overview
Homesession is a visual arts non-profit organization offering a 2-month residency program in Barcelona for emerging and mid-career artists and curators. The program provides accommodation, studio space, curatorial support, and optional exhibition opportunities.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: June 25, 2024
- Notification: Beginning July 2024
- Residency: January 5 – February 28, 2025
Eligibility
Open to visual artists and curators of any nationality or age who are not currently living in Spain.
Residency Details
- Level 0: 50m² working/exhibition space with kitchenette and toilet
- Level 1: 18m² private apartment with bedroom, living/working space, bathroom, internet, heating/air conditioning, and bed clothes
- Non-smoking; no pets allowed
- Travel and living expenses not included
What's Included
- Private accommodation in central Barcelona
- Studio workspace
- Letters of support for external funding applications
- Individual sessions with Homesession curators
- Gallery visits and scheduled events
- Introductions to artists and arts professionals
- Invitations to private views and networking events
- Small-scale presentation opportunity (artist talk, screening, open studio, or one-day show)
Fees & Support
2,000€ covers the 2-month residency with no shorter duration option. Homesession may cover up to 300€ in production expenses or materials. Travel and living expenses are not included.
Exhibition & Production
Residents may optionally exhibit in the space for up to 2 weeks, depending on availability. The organization also accepts research projects that do not require artistic production or exhibition. Note: During the residency, the space may host one scheduled exhibition by local artists lasting up to 4 days.
How to Apply
- Portfolio in PDF (max. 30 pages, 5 MB) including artistic approach, CV, and work images
- Letter of intent (max. 2 A4 pages)
- Artists/curators need not describe a specific project, but should specify their needs and/or interests for the residency
- Award
- 2,000€ covers 2-month residency including lodging and studio space; up to 300€ additional production/material support may be available.
- Entry fee
- 2,000€ for 2 months residence (no shorter duration). Includes lodging and studio space. Travel and living expenses not included.
- Eligibility
- Open to visual artists and curators of any nationality or age who are not currently living in Spain.
- Audience
- Open to any nationality or age; artists and curators not currently living in Spain.
- Contact
- [email protected]
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