Large Format Printmaking Residency - Winter and Spring 2026

Associated Residency Program

An art residency provides the technical conditions, time, and space to develop ideas and try new approaches. It is a moment that promotes connection between artists from different backgrounds and consequently the exchange of knowledge and experiences.

Aviário Studio Large Format Printmaking Residency aims to promote the production and dissemination of Printmaking done in a large format. Artists can develop projects using a wide range of techniques, from relief to intaglio, screen printing, transfer, monotype, among others.
 

Specific Equipments available:

- Cutting Table 240 x 140 cm/94,49 x 55,12 in

- Paper Guillotine 80 cm/31,5 in

- Metal Guillotine 100 cm/39,37 in

- Polymetaal Press 260 x 140 cm/102,36 x 55,12 in

- Reig Press 100 x 60 cm/39,37 x 23,62 in

- UV Light Exposure Unit 150 x 120 cm/59,06 x 47,24 n

- 2 Drying Racks

- Screen Printing Tables

-Hot table 50 X 35 CM

- Glass tables for inking

-Light table

Deadline
Residency Length
2 weeks - 6 months
Languages
English
Portuguese
Other
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Book Arts
Drawing
Illustration
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Paper Arts
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Storytelling
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)
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for fellow residents
Other
Accessible Housing
N/A
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
No meals are provided
Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Full Time
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Part Time
Exhibition / Installation Space
Ceramics Workspace
Electric Wheels
Electric Kiln
Heavy Metals / Blacksmithing
Soldering Workspace
Gas/Oxy Torches
Bench Grinder
Darkroom (Black And White)
Printers + Scanner
Easels
Drawing Benches
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Hot Plates
Metal Plate Shear
Paper Soaking Sinks
Paper Tearing Table
Acid Room
Silkscreen Studio
Light Tables
Large Sinks
Large Exposure Unit
Washout Room
Hooded Dye Mixing Station
Well-ventilated Spray Room
Woodworking Tools
Tablesaw
Bandsaw
Router Table
Jointer
Planer
Wood Vises And Wood Working Table
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Additional Eligibility Information
  • Artists have to make sure when applying that they are able to cover the costs of the Residency fee, travel, materials and food.
  • Artists must be over 21 years old at the time of their arrival.

 

Send the following information to aviariostudio@gmail.com

- Full Name

- Email Address

- Phone Number

- Nationality

- Birth Date

- Check-in and check-out dates (for us to confirm availability)

- Accommodation: Would you like to stay at Aviário Studio House? Will you bring a partner?

- Choose your residency: Self-directed Residency, Guided Art Residency or Assisted Production Residency

- Brief description of your project 

-Online portfolio or 5-6 pictures of your work

 

Artist Stipend
0
Euro (EUR)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
600
Euro (EUR)
Fee Details

Residency Fee includes :

- accommodation in a shared house,

- studio access during opening hours (Mon.-Fri. from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.)

-access to the workshops and equipment according to each participant experience

- project discussion 

 

2 weeks - 600 €

3 weeks - 900 €

4 weeks - 1200 €

5 weeks - 1500 €

6 weeks - 1800 €

Materials and meals not included. 

We will give you a precise quotation for your residency after your application.

Studio Support (training or assistance) is 15€ per hour.

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

At the moment we do not have any grant available, but we encourage artists to apply for external financial support.

Application Fee
0
Euro (EUR)
Application Type
Open application