3 week residency in rural Portugal

3 week residency in rural Portugal Associated Residency Program Obras Residencies OrganizationObras Residencies OBRAS is an international artist residency offering artists and researchers time, space, and solitude. Located near the village of Évoramonte in Portugal’s Alentejo region, the residency exists to support sustained, self-directed work OBRAS—a Portuguese word meaning work in progress—refers to the active state of making: work that is underway, evolving, unresolved. The residency is built around that condition, offering artists the space and time to focus on their work without prescribed outcomes or imposed programs. Each resident determines the direction and pace of their stay. The focus here is not on finishing something or producing a result, but on giving your work the attention it needs to develop. A residency could lead to a completed work. Or to a shift in direction, a series of experiments, or a clearer understanding of what your practice. Residents live and work alongside a small international group while maintaining the independence necessary for concentrated practice. Opportunities to share work exist informally through conversations, artist talks, shared meals, and twice-yearly open studios, but participation is never required. OBRAS welcomes emerging and established practitioners working across disciplines, including visual art, writing, music, film, architecture, performance, and research-based practices. The property has developed over generations and includes traditional Portuguese buildings, independent cottages, and studios spread across the landscape. Surrounded Deadline December 29, 2026 Url/web link to application https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8WR9YCAK66NqUEITQU0-fUXO-sqEpPlTzGH8… Residency Eligibility Residency Length3 weeks - 8 weeks Languages English Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time 8 Collaborative Residency Must apply and be accepted individually May apply as a team Discipline Book Arts Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery Dance Digital Media Drawing Environmental Arts Fiction Film Fine Metals/Jewelry Glass Arts Graphic Design Installation Arts Interdisciplinary Arts Literary Nonfiction Literature Mathematics Mixed Media Moving Image Multimedia Arts Music Nonfiction Painting Paper Arts Performance Art Photography Playwriting Poetry Science Screenwriting Sculpture Sound Art Storytelling Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving Theater Visual Arts Writing Companions Pets are not allowed Family Friendly N/A Stage of Career Any stage of career Additional Expectations/Opportunities Give artist talk or presentation Residency Experience Summary Accessible Housing N/A Meals Provided Residents have access to private kitchen No meals are provided Studios/Special Equipment Private Studios Shared Studios Exhibition / Installation Space Performance/Presentation Facilities Piano Lighting Studio/Green Screen Music/Media Studio Non-recording Painting Workspace (Oil) Easels Drawing Benches Hot Plates Light Tables Studios/Facilities Accessibility N/A Type of Housing Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house) Application Information Additional Eligibility Information OBRAS welcomes applications from artists and researchers who are looking for focused, independent time for sustained work. Artists with both established and emerging professional practices are encouraged to apply. Couples/Groups are welcome; each applicant should submit a separate application Residents are provided: private accommodation; studio access (assigned based on availability and practice needs); utilities and limited Wi-Fi; access to shared communal areas. Residents are responsible for travel, materials and project costs, food and daily living expenses, and health insurance. Residencies typically run between three and eight weeks; this length tends to suit the rhythm of the place—long enough to settle in, short enough to stay focused. Occasionally, shorter stays are possible. These are considered individually, and the weekly rate may be slightly higher. Artist Stipend Travel Stipend/Material Stipends Residency Fees Fee Details