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Associated Residency Program

β˜€οΈ R.A.R.O. Barcelona announces its Summer Residency 2026, taking place at Casa R.A.R.O., a space for experimentation, dialogue, and artistic creation in the heart of Barcelona.

The program invites artists of all nationalities to develop their projects and research processes in an environment that fosters collaboration and contemporary thinking. Each residency concludes with an Open Studio, where participants share their work with the public.

Residency Options

πŸ”Έ Option 1: June 1–26, 2026
πŸ”Έ Option 2: July 6–31, 2026
πŸ”Έ Option 3: August 3–28, 2026
πŸ”Έ Option 4: August 31 to September 25, 2026

πŸ—“ Application deadline: May 17th, 2026

Join us for a SUMMER full of creativity, inspiration, and innovation in beautiful Barcelona!

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.

Application information
More information and application process in the following link: https://www.esrarobarcelona.com/summeropencall

Deadline
Residency Length
3 weeks - 2 months
Languages
English
Spanish
French
Portuguese
Other
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
5
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: www.esrarobarcelona.com/open-calls

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