Sculpture Residencies in Portugal

Aviário Studio (Aviario)

Ferreira do Zêzere, Portugal

Aviário Studio, nestled in Ferreira do Zêzere, Portugal, offers a range of art residencies including Self-Directed, Guided, and Assisted Production residencies. Residency durations vary from 2 weeks to 6 months, accommodating both emerging and established artists. The studio, which operates from Monday to Friday, provides each resident with a workspace, technical assistance, and access to specialized workshops. For additional fees, extended technical support and materials can be procured. Accommodation options are available on-site with alternatives being handled by the resident if preferred. Aviário Studio is well-equipped with facilities for a variety of artistic practices such as printmaking, ceramics, and digital arts, ensuring a productive and creative stay.

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.

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.