🌱📣 R.A.R.O. BARCELONA | Spring Residency 2027 📣🌼

Associated Residency Program
R.A.R.O. BARCELONA
Organization

R.A.R.O. Barcelona

🐝🌱 SPRING RESIDENCY PROGRAM 2027 - R.A.R.O. Barcelona · Casa R.A.R.O.

R.A.R.O. Barcelona invites artists from all disciplines and nationalities to apply for its Spring Residency Program 2027, hosted at Casa R.A.R.O., our space dedicated to artistic research, experimentation, and production in the heart of Barcelona.

The program offers artists time and space to develop ongoing projects, explore new ideas, and engage with different approaches to contemporary artistic practice. Casa R.A.R.O. provides an environment for exchange and dialogue, encouraging participants to experiment with materials, processes, and concepts while connecting with Barcelona’s vibrant artistic community.

Each residency concludes with an Open Studio, offering participants the opportunity to share their work, research, or ongoing processes with the public.

RESIDENCY PERIODS

Choose the period that best fits your project and working process:

  • Option 1: February 1–26, 2027 · Includes Open Studio
  • Option 2: March 1–26, 2027 · Includes Open Studio
  • Option 3: April 5–30, 2027 · Includes Open Studio
  • Option 4: May 3–28, 2027 · Includes Open Studio

APPLICATION DEADLINE

December 15, 2026

We welcome proposals that approach artistic practice as a space for research, experimentation, and exchange. Whether you are developing an existing project or exploring new directions in your work, Casa R.A.R.O. offers a place to focus, create, and connect.

Duration of residency
From 3 weeks to 2 months

Accommodation
Even though we do not offer accommodation, we can help residents to find affordable artists minded accommodations.  

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance
Casa R.A.R.O. offers a multidisciplinary space where artists can work in a wide variety of techniques form painting, drawing and collage to performance and video art.  

Studio / Workspace
Casa R.A.R.O. is a space for artistic production, research and diffusion of more than 300 m2 located in the heart of the city of Barcelona.

Fees and support
A basic 4 week residency is 750€ For other time options and prices, please visit us at: https://www.esrarobarcelona.com/open-calls

Expectations towards the artist
A final presentation of the work in an Open Studio format

Deadline
Url/web link to application
https://esrarobarcelona.com/es/open-calls/barcelona-spring-residency-2027
Residency Length
3 weeks - 2 months
Languages
English
Spanish
French
Portuguese
Other
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
10
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Drawing
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Visual Arts
Companions
N/A
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 open studio with fellow residents
Accessible Housing
Universally designed
Meals Provided
No meals are provided
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Universally designed
Type of Housing
No housing provided
Additional Eligibility Information

More information and application process in the following link: esrarobarcelona.com/es/open-calls/barcelona-spring-residency-2027

Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
750
Euro (EUR)
Fee Details

A basic 4 week residency is 750€ For other time options and prices, please visit us at: https://www.esrarobarcelona.com/open-calls

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Application Fee
Application Type
Open application