Visual Arts Residencies in Lisbon

AZAN contemporary art

Lisbon, Portugal

AZAN contemporary art is an artist-run project based at Quinta de Molha Pão in Belas, Portugal, offering long-term studio spaces, residencies, and a program of exhibitions, performances, talks, and open studios. The residency welcomes visual artists, curators, writers, and filmmakers to develop their work in an open studio layout while building a network with international artists.

Zaratan

Lisbon, Portugal

Zaratan AIR offers a multidisciplinary residency in Lisbon for emerging and professional artists, curators, and writers, targeting both international and Portuguese artists living abroad. The program, lasting 4 to 12 weeks, accommodates two artists at a time, fostering an experimental and collaborative environment. Residents are provided with private accommodation, a personal studio, and receive technical and promotional support, though specific technical facilities are not available. Regular interaction with Zaratan's curatorial team is encouraged, along with public presentations of their work. The application process is ongoing, with a selection committee evaluating submissions. The residency, operated on a not-for-profit basis by Zaratan gallery, requires a fee that covers accommodation, studio, and support, with artists often securing funding from their home countries.