Open Call Ey!Studio A. i . R Madrid Spain

Ey!Studio AiR offers residents the opportunity to develop their projects while becoming part of a temporary community of artists, curators, researchers and cultural practitioners from different backgrounds and disciplines. The programme encourages exchange and dialogue between residents while supporting the visibility of projects developed during the residency. Residents are provided with a private room and access to a shared workspace with natural light and dedicated working areas. This setup combines independent work with everyday interaction, encouraging meaningful exchanges and connections throughout the residency. 

The programme welcomes applications from artists, curators, researchers and other cultural practitioners of any nationality and age. Projects from a wide range of disciplines and contemporary practices are welcome, including visual arts, filmmaking, writing, dramaturgy, music, artistic research, and hybrid or experimental approaches. 

The working languages of the residency are Spanish and English. Each residency period hosts between one and six residents. Residencies may last from one to three months. As part of Ey!Studio’s curatorial programme, visual artists and filmmakers may choose to participate in a collective exhibition of former residents. One artwork or audiovisual project from each participating resident will be selected and held on deposit at Ey!Studio for inclusion in a future curated exhibition organised by the space. The exhibition takes place after the residency and forms part of 

Ey!Studio’s ongoing curatorial programme. For this reason, the residency does not conclude with an open studio or public presentation. Recognising that different projects require different forms of support, Ey!Studio offers two ways of participating in its residency programme. 

＞Self-directed residency Designed for residents who wish to develop their projects autonomously during their stay. This option is particularly suited to research-based projects, writing, music, conceptual development, interdisciplinary practices, or projects that do not require specific curatorial guidance. 

＞Curatorial mentorship option Designed for visual artists and filmmakers who wish to incorporate curatorial guidance and feedback into their residency experience. This option includes three curatorial mentoring sessions for every four-week residency period, conducted by a curator selected by the Ey!Studio team. Participation in this option is subject to an additional fee, detailed in the “Participation Fees” section. The selected participation option must be indicated at the time of application and cannot be changed once the residency has begun. 

＞＞What We Offer: 

＞Residential facilities: Private room for each resident. Access to a shared kitchen and common areas. Bed linen and towels provided. Shared washer-dryer. Regular cleaning of the residence. 

＞Workspace in a shared area: Shared workspace with natural light, including an individual work area assigned to each resident. Common table for meetings, meals and residency-related activities. 

＞Visibility and communication: Visibility and promotion of projects and processes developed during the residency through Ey!Studio’s communication channels. Inclusion in the Ey!Studio residency archive. 

＞Collective exhibition: Participation in a collective exhibition for visual artists and filmmakers. Curated by the Ey!Studio team. Exhibition design and production. Installation and deinstallation of the exhibition. Photographic and video documentation of the exhibition. 

＞Local resources and cultural context: Practical guide to the neighbourhood and the city. Weekly cultural agenda featuring exhibitions, events and activities in Madrid. Interactive map of Carabanchel’s artistic ecosystem, including galleries, artists’ studios and independent spaces. 

＞＞＞Note: All artists in residence will be required to pay a refundable deposit of 400€ unless there is damage or incidents in the space.