Portugal
Contextile 2026: Contemporary Textile Art Biennial International Reference | Guimarães, Portugal Event Overview Now entering its 7th edition, Contextile has established itself as an international benchmark in the field of contemporary textile art. Hosted in Guimarães and the Vale do Ave region, the biennial transforms the city into a vibrant hub where artists, industry, and […]
Organizer Information: Curiosa runs the “Other Lands Other Sounds” (OLOS) program, an initiative led by expert facilitators Kate Smith (Founder of Curiosa), Filipe Sousa (Artistic Director of Skoola, Tutor at Guildhall School of Music and Drama), and Beatriz Martinez (Coordinator at EFTI School of Photography). Title & Description: Applications are open for Other Lands Other […]
Organizer Information PADA Studios is an independent, non-profit, artist-run organization founded in 2018 and based in Barreiro, Portugal. The organization provides artists with time, space, and support to develop their practice in a unique post-industrial environment. Its residency programs foster dialogue, experimentation, and critical exchange within a collaborative setting. Located in a former industrial park […]
Organizer Information: AiR 351 is an independent, non-profit, studio-based international residency program located in Cascais, Portugal. It serves as a creative hub for visual artists and curators, fostering professional development through an environment of critical inquiry and artistic exchange. Title & Description: Applications are now open for Cosmophilosophy for the Arts: Rethinking Production. Directed by […]
Organizer Information HIAP – Helsinki International Artist Programme Founded in 1998, HIAP is a long-standing international residency platform based in Helsinki, Finland. It supports artists and cultural practitioners through cross-disciplinary residencies, fostering research, collaboration, and artistic exchange in both studio and community contexts. HIAP operates from two main locations in Helsinki — the Cable Factory […]
Organizer Information: HANGAR is an Art Research Centre located in the historic Graça neighborhood of Lisbon. Run by artists and curators, it is an independent space dedicated to experimentation, research, and cross-disciplinary practices in the visual arts. HANGAR is part of the Triangle Network and aims to catalyze communication between artists, researchers, and other artistic […]
Organizer Information: A Turma is an independent creative structure based in Porto, Portugal, working in performing and audiovisual arts. In partnership with the Porto City Council, they organize the InResidence initiative to bring international artists closer to the city’s cultural fabric through residency projects. Title & Description: Applications are open for InResidence 2026. A Turma […]
Organizer Information The European Network of Cultural Centres (ENCC) is a pan-European organization supporting socio-cultural centres, cultural innovation, and civic participation across Europe. ENCC provides platforms for visibility, networking, and development, fostering projects that advance democracy, community engagement, and social transformation through the arts and culture. Title & Description Up Grants 2026 – Culture for […]
Organizer Information: Aviário Studio is an artist-run multidisciplinary creative hub located in the countryside of Ferreira do Zêzere, Portugal. Housed in a renovated aviary immersed in nature, the studio offers a collaborative environment focused on experimentation, research, and production across various visual arts disciplines. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Aviário Studio […]