Organizer Information
The Fundación Camila Cañeque is a contemporary cultural foundation established to support artistic, curatorial, research, and writing practices that engage with critical inquiry, conceptual experimentation, and interdisciplinary thinking. Through residencies, research initiatives, and collaborative projects, the foundation fosters conditions for reflection, intellectual exchange, and artistic development beyond conventional production-driven models.
For the 2026 edition of its international residency programme, the foundation partners with BAR project, an independent Barcelona-based platform recognized for its extensive experience in international residency programs, curatorial accompaniment, professional development, and networking opportunities for artists and cultural practitioners. Together, the two organizations have developed a residency that emphasizes time, focused attention, contextual engagement, and meaningful professional dialogue.
Title & Description
In the meantime nothing happens Residency Programme 2026
Fundación Camila Cañeque and BAR project invite applications for the 2026 edition of In the meantime nothing happens, an international six-week residency program taking place at Mas Verd in the Empordà region of Catalonia, Spain.
Inspired by a phrase from the work of Camila Cañeque—originally referencing Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot—the residency explores the idea of pause as a productive methodology. Rather than emphasizing output, the program encourages artists and cultural practitioners to engage in research, reflection, experimentation, and conceptual exploration within a supportive environment that values process over production.
The residency is specifically designed for practices that benefit from sustained attention, open-ended inquiry, and professional exchange. Participants will have the opportunity to develop ongoing investigations, explore new ideas, and engage in conversations with local and international practitioners while remaining connected to the residewider cultural ecosystems of Barcelona and Catalonia.
Hosted at Mas Verd, the foundation’s residence in the Empordà landscape, the program provides a unique environment for concentration, slowness, and critical thinking. Alongside independent work time, the selected resident will benefit from curatorial support, networking opportunities, contextual exchanges, and professional introductions facilitated by BAR project.
This opportunity is particularly suitable for artists, curators, researchers, writers, editors, and interdisciplinary practitioners whose work is research-led, conceptual, discursive, or process-based.
Categories
- Visual Arts
- Contemporary Art
- Curatorial Practice
- Research
- Writing
- Art Writing
- Interdisciplinary Arts
- Cultural Research
- Editorial Practice
- Conceptual Art
- Multimedia Practices
- Cross-disciplinary Artistic Practice
The residency welcomes projects that prioritize inquiry, reflection, experimentation, and critical engagement rather than production-focused outcomes.
Eligibility
Applications are open internationally to individual practitioners working in contemporary art and culture, including:
- Artists
- Curators
- Writers
- Researchers
- Editors
- Interdisciplinary practitioners
Additional eligibility requirements:
- Applicants must apply as individuals.
- Collective applications are not eligible.
- Duo applications are not eligible.
- Applications may be submitted in English or Spanish.
- There are no stated nationality restrictions.
- There are no stated age restrictions.
The program particularly welcomes research-based, conceptual, discursive, and process-oriented practices.
Program Benefits & Awards
The selected resident will receive a comprehensive support package including:
Financial Support
- Residency stipend of €2,000 gross
- Paid against the invoice and subject to applicable tax regulations
Accommodation & Living Support
- Fully funded accommodation at Mas Verd
- Living and working space
- Utilities included
- Food provided throughout the residency
Travel Support
- Round-trip economy-class travel from the participant’s place of residence
- Local transportation support during the residency
Professional Support
- Curatorial accompaniment by BAR project
- Professional mentoring and guidance
- Networking opportunities with artists, curators, researchers, and institutions
- Introductions to relevant practitioners and organizations across Barcelona and Catalonia
- Access to professional exchange and contextual learning opportunities
Additional Benefits
- Insurance coverage during the residency
- Dedicated time and space for focused research and development
- International visibility through the residency network
- Engagement with contemporary artistic and cultural communities in Catalonia
Please note that the residency does not provide additional production funding.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- CV (maximum 2 pages)
- Short biography (maximum 150 words)
- Supporting materials (maximum 5 pages or up to 5 links)
- Research proposal (maximum 500 words)
The research proposal should explain:
- The line of inquiry to be explored during the residency
- Why the residency is relevant to the applicant’s practice
- Specific interests related to context, research, or professional exchange
Applications may be submitted in either English or Spanish.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 31 July 2026
- Jury Review Period: August 2026
- Results Announcement: 21 August 2026
- Residency Period:
- Start Date: 8 October 2026
- End Date: 20 November 2026
- Duration: 6 weeks
Location
Barcelona, Spain
Additional Details
- Residents are expected to actively participate throughout the full six-week program.
- Participation in agreed meetings, conversations, and residency activities is required.
- Residents must care for the provided accommodation during their stay.
- A brief final reflection or documentation submission is required at the conclusion of the residency.
- The selected resident must formally confirm acceptance of the residency conditions.
- Applications will be evaluated based on artistic quality, relevance of previous practice, clarity of the proposed research inquiry, and the relationship between the applicant’s work and the residency framework.
- The jury will consist of representatives from Fundación Camila Cañeque, BAR project, and invited arts professionals.
- Organizers reserve the right not to award the residency if no suitable application is received.
- Selected participants retain full intellectual property rights over their work.
- Fundación Camila Cañeque and BAR project may use residency-related materials for documentation and communication purposes with proper credit to the participant.