Short Description
SES DOTZE NAUS Foundation is a non-profit organization, started in 2016 with the goal of reinforcing the cultural and artistic fabric of Ibiza, and transforming it into an international reference for contemporary artistic creation. Through a rigorous program that includes artist residencies, exhibitions, and public programs, SES DOTZE NAUS aims to ignite social change and expand the cultural identity of the island.
This is an open call for a two-phase residency hosted by SES DOTZE NAUS and available to:
- One visual artist or curator is based in the Balearic Islands, and
- Two visual artists or curators are based in Spain or elsewhere in Europe.
During the first phase of their residency, participants engage with the island through research and exploration, fostering a rich contextual understanding. The second phase invites participants to return to the island to finalize their projects: the artists will produce their works, the curators will continue their research, and both will hold public activities and present the results of the projects developed during the residency.
This framework enables participants to engage deeply with the island of Ibiza and its communities and to develop—or further expand—a project in dialogue with its context, encouraging new perspectives and ways of thinking that are inspired by the island.
Eligibility
This call is open to Balearic, Spanish and European-based visual artists and curators. There is no age limit.
Submission Requirements
- Biography or CV, including information about your areas of work and previous projects.
- Letter of motivation for applying for the residency.
- Detailed description of the project to be developed (text and images), explaining the methodologies to be used and the work plan for each phase of the residency.
- Proposed content and format for the public activities and presentations.
- Possible resources or deliverables to be generated as a result of each of the phases, which can be shared on the Foundation’s communication channels.
- Any other complementary documentation or web links that contribute to explaining or delving deeper into aspects of the project.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
The residency takes place in two locations within the municipality of Santa Eulària des Riu, a district of Ibiza:
- accommodation on a 30-hectare farm in the center of the island, near the town of Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera; and
- workspace at La Carpintería, the Foundation’s center for creation, located in the Can Bufí industrial area near the city of Ibiza. The centre hosts creators from various disciplines.
Honoraria:
Each resident will receive a financial award of €2,000 as honoraria (€1,000 per phase). Applicable taxes and withholdings will be applied to these amounts.
Travel expenses:
Up to €330 (€165 per phase) for participants from Spain and up to €770 (€385 per phase) for participants from other European countries. The foundation will purchase flights on behalf of the artists.
Production expenses:
- Artists: up to €3,000 for production and public presentation, including transportation of work if necessary. Additionally, the Foundation will cover up to €500 for installation costs related to the final public presentation, and up to €900 for other costs associated with the public activities.
- Curators: the Foundation will cover up to €900 for costs associated with the public activities and final presentation of the project developed during the residency.
Payments:
The honoraria corresponding to each phase of the residency will be paid in two installments: 50% at the start and 50% at the end of each stay on the island, upon submission of the corresponding invoices. The production allowance will be paid in 2026, once the final report is submitted, along with invoices and receipts. Advances may be considered depending on the needs of each project.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Spain
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 20 October 2025
- Phase 1: November 23 to December 14, 2025 (3 weeks)
- Phase 2: May 18 to June 8, 2026 (3 weeks)
Website Link: https://www.ses12naus.org/en/open-call/
