Sound / Music Residencies in Argentina

PAR

Buenos Aires, Argentina

PAR International Art Program is an open-call artist residency located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, welcoming artists from around the globe to engage deeply with the city’s vibrant contemporary art scene. The program is tailored for creatives working across visual arts, performance, literature, curating, and research, with a particular interest in experimental practices connected to performing arts. Residents stay in private rooms within shared housing, fostering cultural exchange with both local and international artists. The residency includes access to shared studio spaces, individual mentorship sessions, group critiques, cultural excursions, and culminates in a public open studio. Each residency spans from 4 to 12 weeks, with flexible scheduling between February and November. PAR emphasizes collaboration, immersion in Buenos Aires’ artistic ecosystem, and provides professional development through one-on-one tutoring and community engagement. While self-funded, residents can request invitation letters to support external grant applications. The program is ideal for artists seeking a research-focused and socially engaged experience in one of Latin America’s most dynamic art hubs.

Proyecto La Zona

Near Mar del Plata, Argentina

Proyecto La Zona is an innovative artist residency nestled within the forest reserve of El Marquesado, 40 km from the coastal city of Mar del Plata, in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. This residency offers a unique retreat for artists and creative professionals from various disciplines to engage in artistic creation and interdisciplinary exploration. The program is designed to foster immersive research, thinking, and creation, facilitated by the isolation and bioinspired landscape away from urban centers. La Zona's residency programs, including both winter and spring sessions, emphasize the relationship between artists and the natural environment, encouraging participants to explore contemporary socio-political and environmental concerns. The residency provides a supportive space for experimentation, with activities guided by specialists in territory observation, ecology, history, and local culture. Visits to galleries and artists' studios are organized to foster a network of exchange that benefits both residents and the local community.

Proyecto´ace

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Proyecto´ace, located in Buenos Aires, offers the Exploration Residency program designed for both professional and emerging artists. This 4-week residency emphasizes artistic experimentation and process over the presentation of results. Participants benefit from interaction with other residents and the cultural environment of Buenos Aires, along with resources, local contacts, and project reviews by specialized professionals and the ´ace team. The program supports visual, sound, and performance research, and includes academic tutoring and critiques for SUB30 residents. Proyecto´ace is committed to diversity, welcoming artists from all backgrounds. The residency aims to foster creativity and professional growth in a supportive and dynamic environment.

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.