Last minute! 9-29 September 2026 Residency Arraiolos Portugal
Artists, researchers, writers, and musicians may apply for a 3-week residency (September 9-29, 2026) in Arraiolos, Portugal, including accommodation, studio space, and programming.
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- Entry fee
- Free
- Location
- Arraiolos, Portugal
- Exhibition window
- Sep 9, 2026 → Sep 29, 2026
About
Overview
A 3-week residency program running since 2016 in the peaceful town of Arraiolos, Portugal. The program provides space and time to focus on work, make new connections, learn new skills, and discover the Alentejo Region with a multidisciplinary group of artists from Portugal and around the world.
Residency Details
Accommodation and studios are located in the town center in two historic houses (an XVIII-century manor house and an early XX-century merchant's house). Houses feature private bedrooms, shared bathrooms, kitchen, living and dining room, meeting and screening room, studios, workspaces, terrace, garden, and courtyard. Supermarkets, shops, castle, cafes, museum, pharmacies, library, public pool, parks, and walking trails are within walking distance.
Studio & Workspace
Each artist is assigned a workspace (private or shared studio) depending on discipline and needs. Each workspace includes a table, chair, lamp, shelves, and wall panels. Access to a printmaking studio is also available.
Program Inclusions
The residency includes regular project follow-up and curatorship, portfolio presentations, networking and support with local and regional resources, and excursions to the region's natural, historical, and industrial heritage sites.
Fee
€275/week, which includes accommodation in a private room, access to shared areas (fully equipped kitchen, dining room, living rooms, terrace, patio, and garden), studio space, all utilities, Wi-Fi, free access to laundry facilities and bicycles, and discount on workshops.
Expectations
Depending on the artist's timeframe and plans, the residency will organize an event for the local community, such as artist talks or workshops at the local school or the School of Arts of the University. An open studio event will be held at the end of the residency.
Application
The application form can be found via a link on the website. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Zoom interview.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: August 31, 2026
- Residency starts: September 9, 2026
- Residency ends: September 29, 2026
- Entry fee
- €275/week for 3 weeks (accommodation, studio space, utilities, Wi-Fi, laundry, bicycles, and workshop discounts included)
- Eligibility
- Open to visual artists, writers, and musicians from all countries.
- Audience
- Artists, researchers, writers and musicians
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