Organizer Information
Ses12naus is a non-profit organisation founded in 2016 to strengthen Ibiza’s cultural and artistic ecosystem and contribute to the island’s development as an international centre for contemporary artistic creation. Its programme includes artistic residencies, exhibitions and public programmes designed to support artistic production, cultural exchange and new perspectives connected to Ibiza and its communities.
Title & Description
Ses12naus opens its 2026-2027 artistic residency call
Two-Phase Residency in Ibiza for Visual Artists and Curators 2026–2027 is a six-week residency divided into two three-week phases. The programme supports artists and curators in developing a new project, continuing an existing research project or completing a larger ongoing work.
The first phase focuses on research, exploration and immersion in the territory of Ibiza, with residents expected to organise a public activity connected to their research or production process. During the second phase, participants return to Ibiza to produce their work, continue their curatorial research and present the project publicly.
Projects exploring Ibiza’s communities, imaginaries, cultural heritage and natural environment are particularly encouraged. The programme values proposals that establish meaningful connections with the island and contribute positively to the applicant’s professional development.
Categories
- Visual Art
- Curatorial Practice
- Contemporary Art
- Interdisciplinary / Site-responsive Practices
- Research-based Artistic Practice
- Participatory and Community-based Art
Eligibility
The call is open to visual artists and curators residing in Ibiza, the Balearic Islands, Spain or other European countries. There is no age limit.
For the 2026–2027 edition, four projects will be selected:
- 2 applicants from the Balearic Islands
- 1 applicant from elsewhere in Spain
- 1 applicant from another European country
Applicants must hold the intellectual property rights to their proposed project. The project should be original and clearly explain its overall concept, methodology, and development across both residency phases.
Program Benefits & Awards
- €1,800 honorarium (€900 per residency phase)
- €300 remuneration for the required public activity
- Travel support of up to €330 for participants from Spain or €770 for participants from other European countries
- For artists, up to €3,000 production budget
- Up to €500 for installation expenses for artists’ final presentations
- Up to €200 for public-activity expenses
- For curators, up to €500 for final-presentation expenses and €200 for public-activity expenses
- Private bedroom and private bathroom
- Shared kitchen and living room
- Workspace at La Carpintería
- Technical equipment and production assistance
- Shared car during the residency
- Airport transfers
- Continuous curatorial support and connections with local people, organisations and projects
- Opportunity for a public presentation of the resulting project
Application Fee
None
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
- Selection Notification: Before 12 October 2026
- Phase 1: 21 November–13 December 2026
- Phase 2: 17 May–7 June 2027
- Final Report: Within 10 calendar days after the end of Phase 2
Location
Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain
Additional Details
The residency specifically encourages projects that engage meaningfully with Ibiza’s territory and local communities. Applicants should demonstrate a clear relationship between their existing practice and the proposed project, as well as the project’s feasibility within the available time, space and resources.
Residents must dedicate their residency to the submitted project, participate in activities organised by the Foundation, and submit a final report after the second phase. Selected participants must also acknowledge Ses12naus in future communications when presenting or publishing work developed during the residency.
The programme does not constitute an employment relationship with the Foundation. Participation implies acceptance of the residency terms.