Researcher / Scholar Residencies in Argentina

FlussLab

Buenos Aires, Argentina

FlussLab is a dynamic residency program founded in 2018, designed to foster collaboration and dialogue among artists, scientists, and researchers across various STEAM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). Based in Isla del Tigre, Buenos Aires, and Coswig/Berlin, FlussLab creates an environment for interdisciplinary exploration, providing participants with shared workspaces, mentorship, and opportunities to exhibit their work. The residency offers both on-site and online formats, with the on-site residencies lasting 4 to 8 weeks and culminating in exhibitions at institutional spaces. FlussLab emphasizes communal living, networking, and professional development, and encourages participants to engage deeply with the local cultural and creative landscapes. The residency has hosted over 80 participants from 16 countries and remains open to a global audience through its open call application process. Though not fully funded, FlussLab assists residents with letters of invitation for external funding applications.

Residencia Epecuén (Epecuen)

Carhué, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Residencia Epecuén is an international artist residency located in Carhué, Buenos Aires, Argentina, on the shores of Lake Epecuén. Designed for artists, curators, and researchers, the program focuses on site-specific and ephemeral art practices in relation to history, landscape, and memory. Over 14 days, participants engage in field research, guided workshops, and curatorial support to develop projects that interact with the ruins of Epecuén and the surrounding environment. The residency encourages artistic exploration across various disciplines, including performance, sound art, photography, video, sculpture, ceramics, writing, and experimental theater. Residents benefit from a structured program including historical site visits, guided discussions, portfolio reviews, and open studio exhibitions. The program fosters critical dialogue and exchange between artists and the local community, integrating contemporary art with cultural heritage. Accommodations are in a shared house, with access to studio space and a ceramics workshop. The residency is produced by Ambos Mundos Arte Actual, promoting artistic projects locally and internationally.