Performance Residencies in Portugal

Buinho Creative Residency

Messejana, Portugal

Buinho Creative Residency, located in the town of Messejana, Portugal, offers artists the opportunity to live and work for up to two months in a variety of unique residential spaces. Buinho manages five distinct houses, three of which are dedicated to the Creative Residency program, providing a range of accommodations including single and double bedrooms, shared and private studios, and communal living amenities. The residency supports artists with well-equipped working laboratories and facilitates community engagement through access to local exhibition spaces. Applications for the residency can be made through spontaneous application, with fees varying based on accommodation type.

Córtex Frontal (Cortex Frontal)

Arraiolos, Portugal

Córtex Frontal, an artist-in-residence program based in Arraiolos, Portugal, was established in 2016 by the Córtexcult Cultural Association. It offers multidisciplinary residencies focusing on visual arts, performative arts, literature, and music, fostering interactions between artists from different disciplines, the local community, and the territory. Their facilities include a historical 18th-century manor house with private and shared studios equipped for various art forms, from printmaking to digital media. Artists can stay for periods ranging from 4 weeks to 3 months, with accommodations and technical support provided. The program is open to international artists, including duos or groups, and supports last-minute applications. The residency emphasizes community engagement through workshops, open studios, and artist lectures at local educational institutions. It also assists residents in obtaining funding through programs like Culture Moves Europe. The fees for the residency cover accommodation, studio use, and access to common areas.

Hangar

Lisbon, Portugal

Hangar is part of Hangar - Centro de Investigação Artística, located in Lisbon, Portugal. Founded as a Triangle Network participant, Hangar offers international artist residency programs ranging from 1 to 3 months for visual artists, performers, photographers, video artists, and multimedia creators. The program provides 7 room-studios (4 private and 3 shared) in a collaborative environment that encourages artistic experimentation and cultural exchange. Artists work alongside local Portuguese artists and international residents, fostering cross-cultural dialogue and artistic development. The residency is designed to support contemporary art practices and provides artists with the space, time, and community needed to develop new work. Hangar's location in Lisbon offers residents access to the city's vibrant cultural scene while providing a focused creative environment for artistic research and production.