FotoCreativaBA Artistic Residency: Buenos Aires
FotoCreativaBA Artistic Residency: Buenos Aires
Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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.
Residency Program Information
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (no housing)
Community-engaged
Curriculum
Research
Experiential
Residency Program Summary
Residency Length
1 week - 3 months
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
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
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Research support
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from cultural context
Professional development support and/or trainings
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Application Information
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
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
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
Application Type
Open application
Accessibility
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
No housing accommodations available
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Nathalia Heim
Accessibility Contact Email
hola@fotocreativaba.com
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Housing & Accomodation
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Accessible Communal Spaces
Studio & Facilities
Studios/Facilities Details
Because our studio space functions dynamically as a contemporary gallery, residents have the unique advantage of testing, curating, and installing their work directly in a professional exhibition layout throughout their stay. At the culmination of the residency, the space is fully adapted to host the artist's Open Studio, artist talk, or public activation. Additionally, its central location in Buenos Aires gives artists immediate, walking-distance access to local framing shops, fine art printing labs, and specialized art material suppliers, with full local guidance, recommendations, and translation support provided by our team.
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)
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