Organizer Information:
Proyecto´ace is an independent, non-profit cultural center based in the Colegiales neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Founded to foster contemporary artistic practice, the center acts as a hub for international cross-pollination. Their headquarters features specific architectural spaces—such as the Terrace—which serve as dynamic laboratories for artistic intervention. The organization values diversity and aims to demystify the work of the artist by embedding it directly into the fabric of the building and the city.Description:
Applications are open year-round for the [Palimpsest Project] Mural Painting Residency. This residency is conceived as a "work in progress" or a living organism. The concept draws from the definition of a palimpsest: an ancient document where original writing has been erased to make room for new writing, yet traces of the old remain. In this spirit, artists are invited to intervene on the walls of the Proyecto´ace terrace by dialoguing with, overlapping, or superimposing their work over previous murals. It is an act of "superposition of many hands," where the wall constantly mutates. The goal is to achieve a "new awakening" of what is already there, turning the creative act into a collaborative history of the space.Category:
Mural Painting / Urban Art / Site-Specific Intervention.Eligibility:
The program is aimed at career or emerging visual artists with a special interest in muralism or urban art.-
Groups: Artists may apply individually or in groups of up to 2 members to work collaboratively.
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Collaboration: There are possibilities to work with other residents or local artists, and potentially carry out projects in public spaces in Buenos Aires.
Program Benefits & Awards:
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Duration: A 12-day stay in the city (with 7 intensive working days).
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Visibility: The residency concludes with the opening of the mural to the public.
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Exchange: Integration into the Proyecto´ace ecosystem, interacting with other international residents.
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Support: Technical and curatorial assistance is provided during the production of the mural.
Application Fee:
Free to Register. (Note: While registration is free, this is a self-funded residency program. Selected artists are responsible for program fees and travel costs).Application Requirements:
Applicants must download the information package and submit:-
A completed online application form.
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Portfolio of previous mural/visual work.
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A proposal that aligns with the "Palimpsest" concept of layering and intervention.
How to Apply?
This is an ongoing open call. Interested artists must register on the website to receive the detailed information PDF, then submit their materials via email to ace.pirar@proyectoace.org.Key Dates:
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Deadline: Ongoing applications all year round.
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Residency Dates: Flexible (See available dates upon registration).