Organizer : RAS DE TERRA

Ras de Terra Artist Residency 2026

Name: Ras de Terra Artist Residency 2026
Start: 2026/05/01
End: 2026/06/20
Location: Spain

OPEN CALLS FOR SUMMER 2026

Organizer Information

Ras de Terra is a multidisciplinary cultural space situated in the historic tobacco drying facilities of Villanueva de la Vera, Cáceres, Spain. Located at the foot of the Sierra de Gredos, the project serves as a creative hub designed to bridge contemporary artistic research with the local landscape, rural traditions, and environmental ecology.

Title & Description

Summer 2026 Artist Residency.

This 21-day residency invites artists and researchers to immerse themselves in a rural Spanish territory to explore themes of art, technology, and the environment. The program is designed to provide a "calm and peaceful" environment for experimentation without the pressure of a finished result. Residents are encouraged to engage with the local community and the unique natural surroundings of the Extremadura region.

Eligibility

Scope: Open to international/worldwide individual artists, cultural professionals, and creative groups.
Experience: Open to both emerging and established practitioners; "professional" status is not strictly required.
Focus: Projects based on research, experimentation, and cultural exchange.

Program Benefits and Awards

Workspace: Access to a 150 m² shared, open-plan workspace with high ceilings and adaptable configurations.
Accommodation: Private ensuite double accommodation with access to communal kitchens and living rooms.
Support: One-on-one mentoring and curatorial guidance from the Ras de Terra team.
Provisions: Daily breakfast and basic pantry supplies are included.
Resources: Bicycles for local exploration, an outdoor swimming pool (summer), and a vegetable garden.
Grants Support: The organization provides letters of recommendation to help selected artists secure external funding or scholarships.

Fees

Individual Participation Fee: approximately €350 per week (for 1-3 weeks) or €325 per week (for a full month).
Shared Arrangement (Double Bed): approximately €500 per week (for 1-3 weeks) or €450 per week (for a full month).
Application Fee: None.

Application Requirements

Artist Dossier / Portfolio.
Statement of Intent: Explaining why you wish to participate in the Ras de Terra residency.
Period Preference: Indication of your chosen dates (July or August).

How to Apply?

Applications should be sent via email (as a digital dossier) or through the official website contact form. Apply to Ras de Terra.

Key Dates

Application Deadline: June 20, 2026.
Cycle 1: July 5 – 26, 2026.
Cycle 2: August 3 – 23, 2026.

Location

Spain, Villanueva de la Vera, Cáceres (Extremadura).

Additional Details

The residency is centered on the process rather than the product. While there is no requirement to complete a specific project, the organization supports those who wish to present their research or process through local events or open studios.