Flame and Estudio Inverso Artists Residencies

Eligibility

Eligible countries: No country restriction

Open to international visual artists and researchers

FLAME AND ESTUDIO INVERSO ARTISTS RESIDENCIES Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 Country: Spain Art residencies with Estudio Inverso Carabanchel Flame x Estudio Inverso is an independent, specialized contemporary art residency program designed to bridge international creative practice with Madrid’s most dynamic cultural ecosystems. Operating within an industrial open-studio warehouse containing 13 independent creative workspaces, our core objective is to provide international visual artists and researchers with the physical space, critical dialogue, and local network necessary to execute ambitious projects. The residency is strategically structured around a dual-location urban concept: residents live in the central, trend-setting historic district of Malasaña—ideal for cultural immersion—and work in Carabanchel, the recognized epicenter of Madrid’s underground contemporary art movement. Core Activities & Program Structure: Independent Studio Practice: 24/7 access to dedicated workspace within our vibrant open-studio warehouse, fostering natural peer-to-peer exchange and creative cross-pollination. Professional Scene Dissemination: Active promotion of the resident’s practice and project development directly across our established social media channels, connecting them with Madrid-based curators, collectors, and art professionals. Institutional Support: Provision of comprehensive, itemized invitation documentation to fully support artists applying for external mobility bursaries (such as Culture Moves Europe or Arts Council England). Our primary goal is to act as an institutional launchpad, embedding global artists directly into Spain’s contemporary art market while offering a premium, worry-free living and production infrastructure. Duration of residency One to three months Accommodation Accommodation in a shared 2 bedroom apartment (one artist per bedroom) in the heart Central Madrid in a historic building in the neighbourhood of Malasaña Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Each artist is expected to bring their own materials for their artistic creations. The studio has 24/7 access, kitchenette and toilet facilities. Members of Estudio Inverso and Flame will be available onsite for guidance and assistance on any questions during the residency. Visual Art Sculpture Ceramics Textile Art New Media Curatorial Education Programmes PhotographyStudio / Workspace Artists will have an open studio with size between 16m2 and 20m2 whithin the larger open plan studio (320m2 in total) in Calle Blandon, 1 in Madrid.Fees and support Fees are 2000 euros/month, which include accommodation and studio space, payable by the artist Expectations towards the artist Artists are invited (but it is optional) to exhibit their creations at the end of the residency, within the studio, they can also choose to do a talk or workshop if they wish to do so. Application information Please email [email protected] to request the residency description and application form.

How to apply

Email [email protected] to request the residency description and application form.