Residences

Since 2013, Espronceda has hosted around 250 artists through its residency programmes — all with a research and production grant. Residencies bring together artists from our awards and from the Open Calls we organise, often connected to European, national and local projects.

Artist residency at Espronceda in Barcelona

250+

artists hosted since 2013

2–12

weeks per residency

residents at a time

The programmes

Artist in Residence

Research and production residencies for visual and new media artists, with studio space and a final exhibition to present the work developed.

Curator in Residence

Residencies for emerging and established curators to research and develop projects within Espronceda’s international network.

What the artist residency includes

Private and shared studio / work space
Access to the multimedia workspace
A final exhibition in the last week, with an opening reception
Invitation design, press releases and promotional materials
Distribution to our mailing list and social-media marketing
International visibility
Sales guidance and pricing advice
Networking with galleries and collectors
Grant application assistance
Community membership

Practical information

Duration

Stays of 2 to 12 weeks.

Accommodation

A private single room with shared kitchen and bathroom (self-catering), for up to 5 residents at a time.

Cost

€950 per month, accommodation included. We help selected artists secure grants from their home countries.

Commitment

45% commission on exhibition sales; each artist leaves one piece created during the residency (materials subsidised).

We look for artists with good vibes and a collaborative, open attitude towards the Espronceda community.

Meet the artists →