O Rumo do Fumo Artist Residency

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Short Description

The programme supports the contemporary artistic creation, stimulating its research and development by hosting two residencies for EMERGING ARTISTS. It provides to the selected projects conditions for its development during one month. O Rumo do Fumo offers: rehearsal studio during 4 weeks, 1.000€ grant, partial reimbursement of logistics expenses, artistic counselling and organization of a work-in-progress presentation at Espaço da Penha.

Eligibility

  • The project must be an original work, in the process of being created and yet to be premiered, in the field of Dance and/or Performance;
  • Each applicant with choreographic authorship in the project must have a maximum of 3 creations presented in a professional context.

How to Apply

Online Application

Program Benefits & Awards

  • Production support grant of €1,000 (one thousand euros) per project;
  • Two sessions of artistic accompaniment to the project by artist(s) from O Rumo do Fumo;
  • Organisation of a final informal public presentation at Espaço da Penha;
  • Compensation for travelling, accommodation, and food expenses of €600 (six hundred euros) to be divided between the two supported projects, subject to analysis by O Rumo do Fumo. Compensation applicable to non-Lisbon residents, upon submission of proof of expenses (invoices);
  • The organisation of travel, accommodation, insurance, and medical assistance during the period of residence is the responsibility of each applicant.
  • Support for communication and publicising the project through digital channels and national and international emailing by O Rumo do Fumo.

Entry Fee

None

Location

Lisboa, Portugal

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 2 May 2025

RESIDENCY PERIODS (one per project):

  • 4 to 29 August 2025, with an informal public presentation on 29 August;
  • 29 September to 24 October 2025, with informal public presentation on 24 October.

Website Link: https://www.orumodofumo.com/en/projects/o-rumo-do-fumo-residency-programme

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