FotoCreativaBA Artistic Residency: Buenos Aires

Founded in 2010, FotoCreativaBA is an international residency and training platform located in the heart of Buenos Aires, Argentina, inside the vibrant "Galería Patio del Liceo"—an artistic hub of designers, bookstores, and galleries. Open year-round, the residency welcomes visual artists, photographers, researchers, curators, and work groups (up to 5 people) seeking dedicated time and space to reflect, discuss, and create. Our mission is to promote cultural projects linked to contemporary photography and combined arts, fostering a lively transdisciplinary dialogue. The residency structure provides deep curatorial support, periodic project feedback, tailored studio visits to natural or historic heritage sites, gallery tours, and free access to all FotoCreativaBA activities and educational workshops. The program operates on a flexible, fee-based timeline ranging from 1 week to 3 months. It culminates in an open studio event, showcasing the resident's process and research to the local art community. While accommodation is not directly on-site, the staff provides close assistance and references for private housing options.

There is no application deadline
Residency Length
1 week - 3 months
Languages
English
Spanish
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Art Education
Book Arts
Criticism
Digital Media
Environmental Arts
Fiction
Film
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Performance Art
Photography
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Visual Arts
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
Accessible Housing
N/A
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Part Time
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Type of Housing
No housing provided
Additional Eligibility Information

Spontaneous applications are accepted all year round. Photographers, visual artists, curators, and researchers must submit a single project proposal PDF (under 10MB) via email, including a brief bio, motivation letter, and proposed action plan.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
9
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
9
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
300
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

Fees are structured by duration: 1 week is USD 300. For stays of 2 weeks or more, the fee is USD 250 per week. This fee includes personalized curatorial tracking and feedback by Director Natheim, full access to the gallery as a workspace, city gallery tours, heritage site visits, free entry to all ongoing FotoCreativaBA educational workshops, and open studio coordination. Housing and daily meals are not included, but the organization provides full assistance and trusted references to book local accommodations.

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application